Part-Shade Plants

Partial-shade plants thrive in areas that get about 4 to 6 hours of sun each day, usually morning light or dappled shade under trees. This makes these plants ideal for borders, gardens under tree canopies, spaces along fence lines, hanging baskets, and even containers.

At Garden Crossings, we have a wide selection of perennials, annuals, edibles, and garden shrubs that’ll perform beautifully in your shady spot, each selected for exceptional quality and customer success. Explore our plants.

White part shade flowers with variegated green foliage
A large potted Diamond Snow® Euphorbia, covered in dense clusters of tiny white flowers, is displayed outdoors on a grassy lawn with a label on the right - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.A dense bush of small white flowers, like Diamond Snow® Euphorbia, sits next to vibrant pink and white petunias, adding striking color contrast - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Diamond Snow® Euphorbia

$10.99
$10.99

Brighten your container gardens with the Do You Lilac It? Annual Combination—a lush hanging basket featuring purple, lavender, and white blooms with Supertunia Royal Velvet petunias, phlox, and vibrant green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Do You Lilac It? Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99

Bright green, ruffled Dolce® 'Apple Twist' Coral Bells (Heuchera) standout among maroon and tan foliage, creating a vibrant and contrasting display in this close-up of a shade perennial garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of light green, ruffled Dolce® 'Apple Twist' Coral Bells (Heuchera) grow in a garden bed beside a decorative planter lush with dark green foliage and purple flowers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Dolce® 'Apple Twist' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of Dolce® 'Cherry Truffles' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with ruffled deep burgundy leaves and tall stems featuring dark pink buds, surrounded by green-yellow variegated foliage and ornamental grass - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Dolce® 'Cherry Truffles' Coral Bells (Heuchera) shows ruffled, vibrant red and burgundy leaves. This perennial’s dense foliage creates striking color, pattern, and texture in the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Dolce® 'Cherry Truffles' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera) is a perennial with silvery, veined leaves and tall stems bearing clusters of bright pink flowers, shown here growing in a pot on a dark surface - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Close-up of Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with silver-gray leaves, dark intricate veins, and small red flower buds - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

A group of Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' Coral Bells (Heuchera) shows off ruffled, rounded leaves in silvery lavender and deep purple tones, growing in a garden bed with visible soil and mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' Coral Bells (Heuchera), with silvery-purple leaves and bright pink flowers, thrives in a garden bed with dark soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of clusters of small, bright pink flowers on tall stems rise above the silvery-green, veined leaves of Dolce® 'Spearmint' Coral Bells (Heuchera), a shade perennial, in a garden bed with brown soil in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of tall, thin stems with small, bright pink flowers rise above ruffled green leaves of Dolce® 'Spearmint' Coral Bells (Heuchera), a striking shade perennial, with mulch and other plants in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Dolce® 'Spearmint' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

A potted Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with ruffled, deep purple leaves and lighter veins sits outdoors among blurred plants - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with dark purple, textured leaves with magenta hints and striking veins - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$15.99
$19.99 $15.99
Close-up of Dolce® 'Toffee Tart' Coral Bells (Heuchera) features dense clusters of autumn-hued leaves—gold, orange, and brown—with rounded edges and prominent veins - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A close-up of yellow-green, scalloped leaves with visible veins from Dolce® 'Toffee Tart' Coral Bells (Heuchera), a popular shade perennial. Out-of-focus red flowers and similar foliage appear in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Dolce® 'Toffee Tart' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

A dense cluster of Dolce® 'Wildberry' Coral Bells (Heuchera), a compact native perennial, features vibrant reddish-purple ruffled leaves growing in mulch, set against a backdrop of green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Dolce® 'Wildberry' Coral Bells (Heuchera) shows its dense, deep purple ruffled leaves in a garden pot, with small green trailing plants spilling over the edge beneath its striking foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Dolce® 'Wildberry' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

A cluster of Double Coded® 'Butter Pecan' Coneflower (Echinacea), a drought-tolerant perennial, features pale yellow blooms with fluffy centers and pointed petals among green foliage in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of Double Coded® 'Butter Pecan' Coneflower (Echinacea) shows its layered pale yellow petals, a dense textured center, and surrounding green leaves with other drought-tolerant perennials in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Double Coded® 'Butter Pecan' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99

Close-up of Double Coded® 'Coral Cranberry' Coneflower (Echinacea) with layered pink petals and green leaves, its textured, densely packed center in sharp focus - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of Double Coded® 'Coral Cranberry' Coneflower (Echinacea) with vibrant pink blooms and green leaves grows in a garden bed, attracting pollinators, with blurred soil and a garden path in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Coded® 'Coral Cranberry' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99
Close-up of a cluster of Double Coded® 'Everything's Rosy' Coneflower (Echinacea) with light pink blooms with spiky, dark pink centers brightens the lush garden, surrounded by green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of Double Coded® 'Everything's Rosy' Coneflower (Echinacea) with pink petals and bright orange centers blooms in a mulched garden bed, surrounded by lush green foliage and softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.plants.

Double Coded® 'Everything's Rosy' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99

Double Coded® 'Raspberry Beret' Coneflower (Echinacea) with pink spiky centers and petals with green foliage, thriving in sunlight to add striking color and lively beauty to your garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Double Coded® 'Raspberry Beret' Coneflower (Echinacea) with vibrant blooms and dark centers stands out among green leaves and tall grasses, creating a striking native perennial garden display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Coded® 'Raspberry Beret' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99

Close-up of Double Delight® Appleblossom Begonia flowers with pale pink and creamy white petals, soft yellow centers, and dark green foliage. This fragrant hanging basket plant has delicately overlapping, airy blooms - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A beige ceramic pot brims with lush foliage and profuse white and pink Double Delight® Appleblossom Begonia blooms - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Delight® Appleblossom Begonia

$11.99
$11.99

The Double Delight® Blush Rose Begonia displays soft pink and pale yellow ruffled petals, set against lush dark green leaves in this beautiful tuberous begonia arrangement - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of the Double Delight® Blush Rose Begonia, showcasing fragrant layered pink petals with a yellow center and water droplets, surrounded by green leaves and a partially visible yellow flower - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Double Delight® Blush Rose Begonia

$11.99
$11.99

A close-up of the Double Delight® Primrose Begonia, featuring ruffled yellow petals edged in pink and lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of fragrant Double Delight® Primrose Begonia, surrounded by small white blossoms and green leaves with red buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Double Delight® Primrose Begonia

$11.99
$11.99
Close-up of three vibrant Double Dipped® 'Jamberry' Coneflower (Echinacea) blooms with spiky centers, set against a blurred green background and lush leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Double Dipped® 'Jamberry' Coneflower (Echinacea) with spiky red petals and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Dipped® 'Jamberry' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99
A cluster of Double Dipped® 'Rainbow Sherbet' Coneflower (Echinacea) with vibrant green leaves, some fully bloomed and others fading, creates a colorful, textured garden scene - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of vibrant pink Double Dipped® 'Rainbow Sherbet' Coneflowers (Echinacea) with orange centers blooms among green leaves, surrounded by other orange and purple flowers in a lush garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Dipped® 'Rainbow Sherbet' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99
Three vibrant Double Dipped® 'Raspberry Ripple' Coneflowers (Echinacea) with spiky pink petals and dark centers bloom among lush green leaves, adding colorful texture - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Double Dipped® 'Raspberry Ripple' Coneflower (Echinacea) displays vibrant pink and red blooms with green leaves, thriving as a hardy perennial in outdoor pollinator gardens - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Dipped® 'Raspberry Ripple' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99

A cluster of Double Dipped® 'Watermelon Sugar' Coneflower (Echinacea) displays spiky central discs and drooping pink petals against an earthy, blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of vibrant Double Dipped® 'Watermelon Sugar' Coneflower (Echinacea with layered pink petals and spiky centers. Blooms at various stages appear among green leaves and stems - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Dipped® 'Watermelon Sugar' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99

The Double Dutch Annual Combo Kit in a hanging basket featuring vibrant annuals like Double Delight Begonia and Summerwave Large Blue, with lush green foliage, all elegantly suspended by a black chain - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners. Container not included.

Double Dutch - DIY Annual Combo Kit

$66.44
$69.94 $66.44
A close-up of Double Play Big Bang® Spiraea shows its pink blooms with delicate petals and stamens, surrounded by light green and yellow foliage. This shrub appears against a lush background of vibrant greenery. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of bright green leaves frame vibrant pink blooms on the Double Play Big Bang® Spiraea, with flowers in multiple stages, from buds to full blossoms. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Play Big Bang® Spiraea

$22.99
$40.99 $22.99
Clusters of vibrant pink flowers and tiny buds surrounded by bright green leaves make Double Play Dolly® Spiraea a compact shrub that beautifully showcases its fresh, dewy blooms. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Top-down view of a Double Play Dolly® Spiraea, features clusters of small purple flowers and vibrant green leaves, thriving in garden beds next to lush grass. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Double Play Dolly® Spiraea

$22.99
$40.99 $22.99

Part-shade abelia shrub with flowers.

Enjoy Beautiful Blooms and Foliage with Less Shade

Many of the most beautiful flowers and plants thrive in sunny gardens. Others prefer deep shade and will easily burn or scorch in the afternoon sun. But there are also plants that don’t fall comfortably in either category: part-shade plants.

These plants do best in morning sun and afternoon shade, which protects from the harsh midday heat. This gentle sun helps bring out their most vibrant blooms and leaf colors. However, you’ll find that some varieties, like bugleweeds, are very adaptable and grow well in full shade too.

Chokeberry plants for part shade.

Shop Part-Shade Plants and Flowers for Your Growing Conditions

Growing since 2004, Garden Crossings understands first-hand how growing conditions and hardiness zones can influence your plant’s growth. To support your gardening success, we’ve selected partial-shade plants for zones 2 through 9. You’ll also find varieties that meet your growing conditions, from drought-tolerant shrubs to pollinator-friendly perennials. 

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FAQs

Part shade means your spot gets 4 to 6 hours of sun every day. These plants specifically prefer gentle morning sun and shade in the afternoon for protection from intense midday rays.

Many plants thrive in morning sun and afternoon shade, including begonias, fuchsias, and mums. Flowering shrubs like hydrangeas also often love cool morning light.

Not necessarily. Regional variations can also influence how plants respond to sunlight. For example, afternoon sun in southern states is often much stronger than in northern states like Minnesota. Consider your climate and hardiness zone before planting.