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New Mexico
New Mexico’s Zones 4b to 9a require shade plants that can withstand both sun and cooler nights. Xeric plants like agave and native grasses are ideal for shade gardening here.
New Mexico (Zones 4b to 9a: -25°F to 25°F / -29°C to -4°C)
Shade gardening in New Mexico requires plants that can withstand both heat and cooler temperatures. Focus on xeric and drought-tolerant species for shaded areas.
Examples: Agave (Agave spp.), Desert Fern (Lophosoria quadripinnata), Coral Bells (Heuchera spp.).
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