Question
I have a large traiangular corner of the yard flower bed.  Until last year, it was a shady flower bed due to the fact that it was anchored by a large, old redbud tree that was blown over last year.  My entire yard is pretty much shade or partial shade.  I have little experience with the placement of flowers because of using just pachysandra and impatiens.  Now that this flower bed is in full sun, and because it's large, I don't know where to begin.  Add to that a large rock that is near the back in the corner that I want to keep.  I don't just want a mish mash of flowers in this large corner bed.  Perhaps some perennials would be good as well (less work for me).  Any suggestions?

Answer
With some exceptions, perennials are, unfortunately, rarely the answer to plant selection.  Few perennials are really perennial.  You do pay thru the nose for these, but they are not the bang for the buck they ought to be.

If you have a favorite, of course, let me know and I'll advise on that further.

However, it would be more for less if you selected a woody shrub, either evergreen or deciduous.  You did not mention where you are growing this plot, but that determines what your choices are.  I need to know more.  rsvp

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