Sun or shade? It makes a difference

One of the keys to choosing the right plants for your garden is knowing your light conditions. Use this guide from LSU AgCenter to help determine yours:

1. Full sun: eight or more hours of direct sun per day.

2. Part sun: about four to six hours of afternoon sun per day.

3. Part shade: about four hours of direct sun in the morning.

4. Shade: about two hours of direct morning sunlight or dappled light throughout the day.

Now that you know your conditions, here’s a list of some of the most popular bedding plants:

Sun to part sun:

1. Angelonia

2. Marigold

3. Zinnia

4. Pentas

5. Periwinkle

6. Sweet potato vine

Part shade to shade:

1. Impatiens

2. Begonia

3. Caladium

4. Torenia

5. New Guinea impatiens