shade cloth

American  

Or shadecloth

noun

1. a covering made of cloth or plastic, especially one used to control the amount of sunlight to which plants are exposed.

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Example Sentences

Miraculously, the fire barely touched the area of the nursery where thousands of potted camellias and azaleas were ready for sale under a breezy wood-lathe framework covered by shade cloth.

From Los Angeles Times

“A few of our azaleas are already starting to wilt, but most of the camellias are fine under the shade cloth, at least for now,” Jim Nuccio said.

From Los Angeles Times

So volunteers wrapped many of the plants in chicken wire and shade cloth for protection and carried in water to irrigate the survivors.

From Los Angeles Times

A special shade cloth also shields plants from the sun.

From Salon

In high heat, you may need to water twice a day, and shade cloth can be used as a shield against the sun.

From Seattle Times