What do "full sun" and "part shade" mean on a plant tag?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. What do "full sun" and "part shade" mean on a plant tag?

The Big Idea

Plant tags say things like full sun! What do those words mean? Let's read the tag.

Full Sun

Step one: Full Sun. Plant tags tell how much light a plant likes. Full sun means at least six hours of direct light every day.

Part Shade

Step two: Part Shade. Part sun or part shade means about three to six hours of direct light. Shade means less than three hours, or light filtered through leaves.

Match It Up

Step three: Match It Up. Plants given the wrong amount of light may grow weak and spindly or get scorched. Matching plants to light is a gardener's first big decision.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Six hours plus. Some sun. Three to six. Under three.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Many leafy greens such as lettuce enjoy a little afternoon shade in summer. Too little light, spindly. Too much can scorch. Read the tag.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Visit a garden shop with a grown-up. Read the tags on different plants. Sort them into sun, part shade, and shade. Which group is biggest? Which plants would fit your yard?

Outro

Plant tags tell how much light a plant likes. Full sun means six or more hours of direct light, part shade means about three to six, and shade means less than three, and matching plants to light is a gardener's first big decision. Science is amazing! The world is full of surprises. Keep asking big questions, and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!