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What are good full-shade, heat-tolerant plants for a school garden?

I'm planning an Eagle Scout project for an elementary school that involves replanting a disused flowerbed, 2' x 42' 2", which is in full shade for most of the day due to placement between buildings. I need to find good perennials and a few annuals that can flourish in shade and are heat-tolerant so they'll be able to survive the weather down here in North-Central Texas. Any and all suggestions would be helpful and very much appreciated. Thanks!

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  1. This will be difficult because the location limits air flow and this makes it really tough for plants to survive. Why not alternate plants such as english ivy then some begonias as well as consider some wood ferns. If you don't have a water source perhaps a black tubing drip system with a battery operated timer to keep plants hydrated.
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  3. Best thing to do is contact you county agent for what grows best in your area. I live in north Louisiana and a very good plant is red wild salvia (sage). It takes little water and blooms from spring to frost. nfd♥ oh and butterflies & hummingbirds love it!
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