I’m hoping for help choosing plants for hanging planters/baskets/pots for my patio!
It is a southeast-facing patio in NYC (USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b) that receives morning/early afternoon sunlight and shade in the evening. A deck above and surrounding buildings provide some protection from the elements.
Perennials are ideal, and I’m open to ferns or green plants that would maintain some greenness most of the year (or at least not completely die back in the winter). Trailing plants are welcome too.
What are some good options for greenery in this setting?
The hooks I plan to hang planters from can be seen in the photo. Any tips/suggestions on hanging baskets/planters are welcome, too!
by Illustrious_Fun6252
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I’m in New Jersey and I havent found anything that will winter outdoors in a pot other than hostas, but they die back in fall. A hanging pot just freezes too hard for most things to survive our winters. My Boston ferns and asparagus ferns have to come inside in winter. Just about any annual will do well though, as you’ve got a nice mix of sun and shade