shade cloth

or shadecloth

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

Shade cloth may be necessary if you plant them in full sun.

From Seattle Times

If you see that, put shade cloth over the plants.

From Seattle Times