What plants would grow in this kind of area?

I’ve been thinking of planting a small garden in front of our walkway; however, I have realized it will be a trouble spot.

It is a typically shady spot, which is no trouble for us usually; however, it gets intense sun from around the 5 o’clock mark until sundown. In addition, the area has a tendency to flood during rainstorms, which occur mostly during the spring.

Do any of you guys have a favorite plant that would work in this spot?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 03/22/2016 @ 11:53 pm

I would suggest addressing the flooding issues in the planting area.
Can you provide drainage or a run off for excess rainwater?
Is the soil well draining? Amending poorly draining soil will help with plant success.
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