15+ Mahonia Dry Shade
Background. Mahonia (mahonia spp.) zones 5 to 9, according to species. Dry shade has to be the most challenging planting situation in any garden.
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Another excellent new mahonia selection, beijing beauty mahonia features textured evergreen foliage, large sprays of late perfect for dry shade and sure to please your overwintering hummingbirds. Water well if needed but not often. It always amazes me that some people think they need to choose from the same 10 plants for shady areas of their garden.
Established mahonias require watering infrequently but well in very dry periods only.
Another excellent new mahonia selection, beijing beauty mahonia features textured evergreen foliage, large sprays of late perfect for dry shade and sure to please your overwintering hummingbirds. Cascades mahonia is found throughout the western part of oregon occupying shady environs under the tree canopy. However all at once the sun's rays are considered. Annuals for dry shade is a bit of a misnomer.