Plants for Full Shade Gardens

Shade plants perform best when they receive less than four hours of direct sun per day.  Shade loving plants prefer morning and evening sun and also do well in dappled shade areas.  The shady areas of your garden do not need to be dark and dreary as there are many options for plants that provide colorful blooms or foliage that will add interest and thrive in those locations.

Plants for Full Shade Gardens
‘Valentine’ Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) features red and pink heart-shaped flowers with green leaves, growing densely together in a garden, set against a softly blurred natural background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of 'Valentine' Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) flowers, displaying red and white heart-shaped blooms hanging from a curved stem with green foliage in a garden setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Valentine' Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)

$20.99
$20.99

Webmaster' Spiderwort (Tradescantia) - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Webmaster' Spiderwort (Tradescantia) - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Webmaster' Spiderwort (Tradescantia)

$19.99
$19.99
A 'Wrinkle in Time' Hosta with green and yellow variegated leaves and purple, bell-shaped flowers on tall stems. Several more are slightly blurred in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.‘Wrinkle in Time’ Hosta is a standout shade perennial with green leaves edged in yellow and tall stems of small purple flowers. Ideal for borders, it thrives among other hostas and leafy plants in the garden or greenhouse - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Wrinkle in Time' Hosta

$18.99
$18.99
Autumnale Fuchsia features vibrant pink sepals and deep purple petals hanging from lush green stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Autumnale Fuchsia shows its bright green and reddish leaves growing densely in sunlight, the colorful foliage stands out vividly against a softly blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Autumnale Fuchsia

$10.99
$10.99
A gray flower pot filled with Beacon® Bright Red Walleriana Impatiens sits on a stone patio with a white chair and green lawn - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.A flower bed features Beacon® Bright Red Walleriana Impatiens, along with white and purple shade garden flowers blooming in neat rows, bordered by gray stone bricks - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Beacon® Bright Red Walleriana Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of a single Beacon® Rose Walleriana Impatiens showing vibrant pink petals and a green center, surrounded by dark green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Bright pink Beacon® Rose Walleriana Impatiens feature broad, overlapping petals, dense blooms, and lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Beacon® Rose Walleriana Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99
A large stone planter filled with bright green leaves and pink-purple Beacon® Violet Shades Walleriana Impatiens blooms sits on a brick patio beside a beige wall - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.A close-up of a single vibrant Beacon® Violet Shades Walleriana Impatiens flower surrounded by lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Beacon® Violet Shades Walleriana Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of a single Beacon® White Walleriana Impatiens flower with five white petals, set against dark green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A large black planter overflows with Beacon® White Walleriana Impatiens, displayed outdoors among a colorful shade garden and lush greenery in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Beacon® White Walleriana Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99

Belarina® Rhapsody Primrose (Primula) - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Belarina® Rhapsody Primrose (Primula) - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Belarina® Rhapsody Primrose (Primula)

$18.99
$18.99
A dense cluster of vibrant red and magenta-pink leaves of Blazin' Rose' Blood Leaf (Iresine) stands out in a lush garden, complemented by green foliage and soft pink flowers in the foreground - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A lush cluster of Blazin' Rose' Blood Leaf (Iresine) showcases dark green leaves with vivid pink veins, complemented by small pink flowers and other greenery in a garden, creating a striking foliage display - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Blazin' Rose' Blood Leaf (Iresine)

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of Bossa Nova® Pure White Begonia flowers with creamy white and soft pink petals hanging from green foliage. A blurred green and pink background highlights these elegant, trailing begonias in the foreground - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA planter with Pure White Begonia, bright pink geraniums, and yellow-green trailing foliage is covered in water droplets - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Bossa Nova® Pure White Begonia

$10.99
$10.99

Bouquet Perfect™ 'Spearmint' Primrose (Primula) - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Bouquet Perfect™ 'Spearmint' Primrose (Primula) - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Bouquet Perfect™ 'Spearmint' Primrose (Primula)

$18.99
$18.99
Bouquet Perfect™ 'Violetta' Primrose (Primula) - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Bouquet Perfect™ 'Violetta' Primrose (Primula) - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Bouquet Perfect™ 'Violetta' Primrose (Primula)

$18.99
$18.99
Bridal Veil White Spiderwort (Tradescantia) displays delicate white blooms among green leaves and yellow flowers, all thriving in a garden bed with dark brown mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.A hanging basket brims with green Bridal Veil White Spiderwort (Tradescantia), a trailing plant dotted with small white and occasional pink flowers. In the backdrop are a wooden post, mulch, and soft-focus pink blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Bridal Veil White Spiderwort (Tradescantia)

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of a Catalina® Gilded Grape™ Wishbone Flower (Torenia) with a dark purple center, rounded yellow petals, and green leaves. This shade to sun plant also displays a small drop of water on its upper petal.Close-up of Catalina® Gilded Grape™ Wishbone Flower (Torenia), ideal for hanging baskets or shade to sun spots. Features yellow blooms with purple centers, dark throats, and lush green foliage on rounded, tubular petals - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Catalina® Gilded Grape™ Wishbone Flower (Torenia)

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Catalina® Grape-O-Licious™ Wishbone Flower (Torenia) with white petals and deep purple centers, surrounded by green leaves and unopened buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a cluster of Catalina® Grape-O-Licious™ Wishbone Flowers (Torenia) features white blooms with purple centers and yellow accents, surrounded by green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Catalina® Grape-O-Licious™ Wishbone Flower (Torenia)

$10.99
$10.99

A close-up of a Catalina® Pink Wishbone Flower (Torenia), a top shade annual, with vibrant pink and purple petals, a yellow center, green leaves, and a nearby bud - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A lush green bush covered with numerous small, trumpet-shaped Catalina® Pink Wishbone Flowers (Torenia) grows beside a paved surface - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Catalina® Pink Wishbone Flower (Torenia)

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of vibrant Colorblaze® Cherry Drop Coleus leaves with deep burgundy centers, bright pink veins, and serrated lime green edges - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A potted Colorblaze® Cherry Drop Coleus with dense, trailing leaves in deep red, pink, and green shades edged in light green sits in a square beige container against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Colorblaze® Cherry Drop Coleus

$10.99
$10.99
Colorblaze® Chocolate Drop Coleus features trailing foliage with green-edged, deep burgundy centers, serrated margins, and a striking mix of light and dark patterns - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Colorblaze® Chocolate Drop Coleus shows trailing leaves with jagged edges, deep burgundy centers, and green-yellow borders. The dense foliage is vibrantly colored and very eye-catching - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Colorblaze® Chocolate Drop Coleus

$10.99
$10.99

A Colorblaze® Dipt In Wine Coleus, known for deer resistance and dark burgundy leaves edged in green, is displayed in a ribbed brown square pot against a coral pink background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.A cluster of Colorblaze® Dipt In Wine Coleus with large red and yellow-green variegated leaves, grows by a brick wall and window, accented with small purple flowers at its base - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Colorblaze® Dipt In Wine Coleus

$10.99
$10.99

Colorblaze® El Brighto Coleus features serrated leaves with bold tricolor foliage in red, orange, yellow, and green, creating a vibrant display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Colorblaze® El Brighto Coleus, with bold tricolor foliage, thrives in a blue ceramic pot outdoors, creating a vibrant focal point. Other potted plants visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Colorblaze® El Brighto Coleus

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Colorblaze® Golden Dreams™ Coleus shows vibrant leaves with deep burgundy centers and bright chartreuse green edges, their serrated foliage overlapping in a dense, decorative pattern - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of Colorblaze® Golden Dreams™ Coleus highlights its chartreuse green foliage with bold red veins, creating a striking natural pattern - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Colorblaze® Golden Dreams™ Coleus

$10.99
$10.99

Colorblaze® Lime Time® Coleus features a dense cluster of sun-tolerant, bright lime-green serrated leaves that overlap to create a lush, vibrant ground cover - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe sun-tolerant Colorblaze® Lime Time® Coleus, with its bright green scalloped leaves, creates a vibrant garden display alongside blooming white and purple petunias and small pink flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Colorblaze® Lime Time® Coleus

$10.99
$10.99

A dense bush of Colorblaze® Mini Me™ Chartreuse Coleus, featuring spiky, narrow yellow-green leaves and bright green foliage, grows in a garden bed bordered by deer-resistant plants with green and purple leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of bright green, elongated, jagged-edged foliage with a glossy finish forming a dense, vibrant display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Colorblaze® Mini Me™ Chartreuse Coleus

$10.99
$10.99