If you’re hoping to fill the shady gaps in your garden but still want the drought-tolerant benefits of sun-loving Mediterranean plants, you can have the best of both worlds. You’ll just need a list of the best plants for dry shade to hand.
It’s safe to say that drought-tolerant plants are becoming more popular by the year, but since most of them thrive in full sun, they generally aren't so compatible with shaded areas of the garden. That’s a problem for north-facing gardens, or those that sit in the shadow of taller trees and hedges – but thankfully, there’s a string of plants that are hardy enough to tolerate shade and dry soils.
