Light Conditions Figured Out

I don't know about you but there is nothing more aggravating then trying to figure out the light conditions of plants via their sales tag, and then translate that into your garden. So here's a little cheat sheet on what the light conditions mean.

Sun

• Full Sun - direct sun from dawn to sunset
• Sun - 6 or more hours of direct sun (some sun plants do better with afternoon shade)
• Light Shade - 2-3 hours sun

Part Sun/Part Shade

• Part Sun - 4-6 hours of direct sun
• Half Shade - 4-5 hours of shade with periods of sun and periods of shade
• Part Shade - some morning sun, but afternoon shade

Shade

• Shade - less than 4 hours of direct sun
• Full Shade - little to no direct sun at any time