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
Honeymoon® 'Tropical Sunset' Lenten Rose (Helleborus) features pale yellow flowers with purple-edged petals and bright yellow stamens - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A close-up of Honeymoon® 'Tropical Sunset' Lenten Rose (Helleborus) with yellow petals edged in dark red, veined details, and a central cluster of stamens amid green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Honeymoon® 'Tropical Sunset' Lenten Rose (Helleborus)

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Close-up of Hot Chana® Japanese Maple (Acer) red and pink leaves covered in water droplets, set against a green, blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Delicate green leaves with reddish tips emerge on thin branches above brown mulch, signaling early color change in the compact Hot Chana® Japanese Maple (Acer) ornamental tree - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hot Chana® Japanese Maple (Acer)

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Close-up of an Icicles Licorice Plant (Helichrysum) with silvery, spiky foliage grows in a garden bed, surrounded by lush green plants and purple leaves edged in yellow-green - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A potted Icicles Licorice Plant (Helichrysum) displays dense, narrow silvery foliage with soft, feathery texture and a few small pink flowers along the edges, accented by surrounding green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Icicles Licorice Plant (Helichrysum)

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Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus) features clusters of white, citrus-scented flowers with yellow centers among dense variegated foliage, creating a vibrant garden display when highlighted by sunlight. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A close-up of Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus) highlights its variegated green leaves with yellow mottling and clusters of small, round white buds nestled among fragrant, citrus-scented blooms. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

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A cluster of double white blossoms from Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus) is surrounded by lush green leaves and shown in full bloom. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. The Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus) features clusters of white, double-petaled flowers and lush green leaves, creating a fragrant outdoor display set against vibrant greenery. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

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Close-up of two white flowers with yellow stamens on the Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus), a fragrant shrub. Delicate, slightly crinkled petals bloom among textured green leaves and lush background foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of blooming Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus), a fragrant shrub with clusters of small white flowers and green leaves, creating a vibrant spring display. Ideal as a compact, lush addition to any garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

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A close-up of an Illumination® Apricot Shades Tuberous Begonia in full bloom, its yellow and peach petals framed by serrated green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of Illumination® Apricot Shades Tuberous Begonia in full bloom shows its pale yellow and peach petals with pink edges, layered in a circular pattern - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Illumination® Apricot Shades Tuberous Begonia

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A close-up of fresh, green tarragon leaves, densely layered with slender, pointed shapes and smooth edges, resembling the chartreuse foliage of Illusion® Emerald Lace Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea) - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush hanging basket with dense, vibrant chartreuse foliage of Illusion® Emerald Lace Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea), featuring long, narrow, pointed leaves displayed beautifully against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Illusion® Emerald Lace Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea)

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Illusion® Midnight Lace Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea) features dark purple, deeply lobed leaves with visible veins and pointed edges, forming dense, textured purple-black foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush Illusion® Midnight Lace Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea) with long, purple-black foliage grows in a tall, weathered, turquoise-green square planter featuring decorative patterns - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Illusion® Midnight Lace Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea)

$10.99
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An Illusion® Penny Lace™ Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine with dark purple, elongated leaves is set among yellow, purple, and bright pink flowers in a mulched garden bed beside a beige-sided house - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of Illusion® Penny Lace™ Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea) with dark purple, narrow leaves grows in a mulched garden bed, accented by pink and yellow flowers and illuminated by sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Illusion® Penny Lace™ Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea)

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Close-up of Illustris Elephant's Ear (Colocasia) showing dark green and purple leaves with bright green veins, set against a blurred background of foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush garden scene showcasing large, dark green Illustris Elephant’s Ear (Colocasia) leaves, pink flowers, ferns, and other watery foliage for a vibrant mix of colors and textures - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Illustris Elephant's Ear (Colocasia)

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The In Love Again Annual Combination features vibrant pink petunias and clusters of small white flowers in a hanging basket with metal chains, perfect for container gardens, shown against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

In Love Again Annual Combination

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A black pot filled with vibrant pink 'Inca Candy' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) blooms and lush green leaves, set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Gulley Greenhouse. Decorative pot not included.

Inca Candy' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

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A black pot holds lush green foliage and vibrant, deep pink 'Inca Replay' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Gulley Greenhouse. Decorative pot not included.‘Inca Replay’ Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) is a bright purple, long-blooming perennial featuring white and dark purple streaks among green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Inca Replay' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

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'Inca Rio' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) features vibrant yellow blooms with dark speckles and dewy petals, set against green foliage and subtle hints of pink blossoms in the softly blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of 'Inca Rio' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) flowers in yellow and orange with dark streaks on the petals, surrounded by green leaves and a softly blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Inca Rio' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

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In the foreground, large white Incrediball Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea flowers with sturdy stems bloom among green leaves, while pink roses and lush greenery appear behind. Trees and a body of water are visible in the cloudy background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. An Incrediball Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea with sturdy stems and large white flower clusters stands amid dark green leaves in a garden, surrounded by trees and other plants. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Incrediball Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
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Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea features dense, rounded clusters of pale pink, light green, and blue blooms set against lush dark green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCLarge clusters of pale pink and lavender blooms make the Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea stand out in the garden, its flowering shrub brightening green leaves and a lush backdrop of grass and foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea

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Close-up of large, round clusters of white Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea blooms, a striking shrub with lush green leaves and softly blurred hydrangeas and trees in the sunny background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA lush Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea shrub, adorned with large white blooms and green leaves, is set outdoors against a blurred backdrop of trees and grass. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea

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Glossy green leaves and clusters of slender, reddish-pink flower buds grow on the Interstella® Lily of the Valley shrub (Pieris), with elongated buds arranged in branching groups above the evergreen foliage for vibrant color. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of delicate, pink, bell-shaped flowers clustered on the Interstella® Lily of the Valley shrub (Pieris), an evergreen with green leaves and densely hanging blooms that create a vibrant, textured look. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Interstella® Lily of the Valley shrub (Pieris)

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Pink clusters of small buds and white, four-petal flowers bloom atop green, serrated leaves. The Invincibelle Lace® Smooth Hydrangea adds striking beauty among lush foliage in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Invincibelle Lace® Smooth Hydrangea features clusters of small pink flowers with white-edged petals, set amid green leaves. The blooms appear outdoors, with additional plants visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Invincibelle Lace® Smooth Hydrangea

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Large, round clusters of pale greenish-white Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea flowers bloom among dark green leaves. This Proven Winners shrub adds lasting seasonal beauty, with some dried brown foliage visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea is a large Proven Winners shrub featuring clusters of white blooms among lush green leaves and mulch in the garden, all beneath a clear blue sky. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
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Close-up of Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea, featuring compact clusters of pink blooms and lush green leaves, with softly blurred additional flowers in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCInvincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea, a compact shrub from Proven Winners, features clusters of light pink blooms amid lush green and yellow foliage, adding beauty to any garden bed. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

A close-up of pale green and white Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea blooms, a striking flowering shrub, set among lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose=-up of large clusters of pale green Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea flowers bloom amid dark green leaves in bright sunlight, adding vibrant color and lush beauty to your garden with this stunning flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99
An Invincibelle Wee White® 2.0 Smooth Hydrangea, a compact bush with clusters of white flowers, grows in a garden filled with lush green foliage and other flowering shrubs in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Invincibelle Wee White® 2.0 Smooth Hydrangea blooms with compact white flowers in a garden bed, surrounded by mulch and lush green foliage, while pink flowering plants appear to the left and more greenery fills the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Invincibelle Wee White® 2.0 Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
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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.