Looking for ideas on what to grow, that is drought/shade tolerant, under pines

[lifegardener]

Looking for ideas on what to grow that is drought and shade tolerant under pines.

Thankyou.

 

[lifegardener]

Considering planting Barrenwort/Epimedium, along with evergreen ferns underneath pine trees - very hard soil area and dry/semi-shade conditions.

Has anyone had good experiences with the following in dry/shady areas?

• Elephant Ear (Ballawley)
• Astellia
• Geranium Macrorrhizum (easily controllable ground cover)

Recommendations/suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

[DirtMechanic]

Consider camillia, japonica. The soil will change somewhat with compost properly. Even so, consider "well drained" hard soil creation challenging to the point that raising root balls into a bed is more succesfull for many plants.

 

[lifegardener]

Consider camillia, japonica. The soil will change somewhat with compost properly. Even so, consider "well drained" hard soil creation challenging to the point that raising root balls into a bed is more succesfull for many plants.

Thankyou.