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No that's not how people describe me! Its the state of part of my garden.

Lovely! Lots of things will grow there in lush abundance - go for
variation of colour of leaves, and you will have a garden that looks
good all the year round, with flowers popping up at different seasons to
brighten it. Yellows, whites and pinks are easy to find, reds are a bit
more difficult, so think of something like Euphorbia griffithsii
'fireglow' which has bright orange bracts over a long season.

What kinds of flowers/shrubs/plants tolerate or even prefer these
conditions? I'm looking for something that's colourful, pretty and can take
care of it self (sort of like Wonder Woman!)

Have a look at the shade FAQ for specific plants

--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm