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 close-up of a Just Chill® Double Pink Camellia, an evergreen shrub, showcases its vibrant blooms and pink buds among lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of a Just Chill® Double Pink Camellia, an evergreen shrub, covered in water droplets and surrounded by green leaves, with blurred flowers and foliage in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Just Chill® Double Pink Camellia

$23.99
$23.99
Close-up of a Just Chill® Double White Camellia flower with ruffled white petals and yellow stamens, blooming on an evergreen shrub among glossy green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of the Just Chill® Double White Camellia in bloom on its evergreen shrub, with green leaves and buds. More foliage appears softly blurred in the background, highlighting this fall to winter blooming beauty - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Just Chill® Double White Camellia

$23.99
$23.99
A cluster of orange and red Katelli Bronze' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in full bloom, with some green buds scattered among the blossoms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of orange and yellow Katelli Bronze' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in full bloom, with densely packed petals and vibrant colors creating a lively, textured pattern - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Katelli Bronze' Improved Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99

Cluster of yellow Key Lime' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in full bloom, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Key Lime' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99
A lush garden bed with vibrant green Kimberly Queen Queen Ferns (Nephrolepis), pink begonias, small white flowers, and dark broad-leaf plants bordered by stones - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A Kimberly Queen Fern (Nephrolepis) hangs lush and green, accented by yellow and purple flowers in front of a tan stone wall - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Kimberly Queen Queen Fern (Nephrolepis)

$17.99
$17.99

Close-up of dense green foliage with shiny, pointed leaves on multiple evergreen Kindly® Privet (Ligustrum) shrubs outdoors in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Dense green foliage with glossy, oval leaves in sunlight, the seedless Kindly® Privet (Ligustrum) evergreen shrub adds healthy growth to gardens or outdoor spaces - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kindly® Privet (Ligustrum)

$21.99
$21.99
Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle (Lonicera) is a green leafy plant with round, flat leaves and clusters of light green buds, seen here growing by a white weathered fence surrounded by blurred greenery. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle (Lonicera) with green, round leaves and clusters of red-orange berries at the center. The blurred background emphasizes the unique foliage and vibrant berry arrangement. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle (Lonicera)

$22.99
$22.99

Kirigami™ Deep Blue & White Columbine (Aquilegia) features vibrant perennial flowers with yellow centers blooming among green foliage, set against a softly blurred brown background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Kirigami™ Deep Blue & White Columbine (Aquilegia) bloom with inner white petals and outer blue petals in a vibrant garden bed amid lush green and reddish foliage, with additional colorful flowers and trees providing a lively background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Kirigami™ Deep Blue & White Columbine (Aquilegia)

$17.99
$17.99

A close-up of a Kirigami™ Red & White Columbine (Aquilegia) flower with yellow stamens, inner white petals and outer red petals, set against a soft-focus green and pink background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Kirigami™ Red & White Columbine (Aquilegia)

$17.99
$17.99

Close-up of Boulevard® Kitty™ Clematis, a white compact flower with large petals and pale pinkish-purple stamens, set against a blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Kitty™ Boulevard® Clematis

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A cluster of vibrant green and reddish-brown leaves on a Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla deer-resistant shrub grows outdoors in sunlight with a concrete surface in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of green and reddish-brown leaves with small yellow buds adorns a branch of Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla, a deer-resistant native shrub, set against blurred lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of clusters of small yellow flowers with long stamens bloom among glossy, dark burgundy leaves on the Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla, a native shrub valued for its striking yellow blooms and dramatic dark foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Two compact, bushy shrubs with dark purple leaves, Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla is a striking dark-foliage shrub growing in a mulched garden bed, surrounded by green-leaved plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla

$22.99
$22.99
A Kodiak Spiced™ Diervilla, a native shrub with yellow-green leaves and red-tipped foliage, grows in a wood-mulched bed bordered by green grass and purple-flowering plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of a Kodiak Spiced™ Diervilla, a native shrub, displaying green leaves with reddish edges and a cluster of pale yellow buds in the center, set against a softly blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kodiak Spiced™ Diervilla

$22.99
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A dense, rounded Kodiak® Green Diervilla shrub with bright green leaves thrives in a garden among flowers and grass, while mulch and rose bushes provide background texture - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush Kodiak® Green Diervilla—shade tolerant with dense, bright green foliage—thrives in a pollinator garden, bordered by a manicured hedge in front and mulched with wood chips on the left - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kodiak® Green Diervilla

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of vibrant Kodiak® Orange Diervilla leaves in red, pink, and pale yellow shades. This shrub features pointed tips and prominent veins, creating striking and colorful foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A drought-tolerant shrub with slender branches and pink, yellow, and light green leaves, Kodiak® Orange Diervilla adds early autumn color to garden beds mulched beside logs - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Kodiak® Orange Diervilla

$22.99
$22.99

Red and orange autumn leaves densely cover the drought-tolerant Kodiak® Red 2.0 Diervilla, revealing hints of yellow and green beneath for a vibrant, colorful foliage display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of the Kodiak® Red 2.0 Diervilla shrub, with reddish-brown narrow leaves, grows in a sunlit mulched bed alongside other plants and mulch in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Kodiak® Red 2.0 Diervilla

$22.99
$22.99

La Campanella Fuchsia features purple and white flowers with long petals and stamens, accented by green leaves with water droplets. This trailing plant displays both open blooms and buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe La Campanella Fuchsia is a trailing plant with hanging purple and white flowers, pink stamens, and dewy green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

La Campanella Fuchsia

$10.99
$10.99
Clusters of small pink flowers with yellow centers bloom on green shrubs, likely the La Vida Grande® Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis), a popular flowering shrub that fills the image with vibrant blossoms and lush foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. The La Vida Grande® Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis) features clusters of small, pale pink five-petaled flowers and glossy green leaves, adding a vibrant touch to any sunny garden. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

La Vida Grande® Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis)

$22.99
$22.99
La Vida Mas® Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis) is an evergreen shrub with clusters of small, light pink flowers with yellow centers and glossy green leaves. It blooms in bright sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of light pink La Vida Mas® Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis) flowers with yellow centers blooms among glossy green leaves, with buds and wilted flowers visible; the evergreen shrub stands before a softly blurred leafy background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

La Vida Mas® Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis)

$22.99
$22.99
Laced Up® Elderberry (Sambucus) features dark purple, deeply lobed leaves encircling clusters of small pale pink flowers and buds. Additional foliage with hints of purple blossoms appears in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA Laced Up® Elderberry (Sambucus), a tall shrub with dark purple leaves, grows among green plants in a garden bed. A red measuring stick stands beside it, with a green metal building visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Laced Up® Elderberry (Sambucus)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of Lady Godiva™ Orange Calendula, an annual with vivid orange blooms and green leaves, adding bright color, with blurred orange flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThree vibrant Lady Godiva™ Orange Calendula blooms with layered petals are accented by nearby green and burgundy leaves, plus touches of variegated yellow and red foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Lady Godiva™ Orange Calendula

$10.99
$10.99
A close-up of the Lady Godiva™ Yellow Calendula, an eye-catching annual, blooms brightly among green foliage and buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTwo Lady Godiva™ Yellow Calendula flowers bloom among green leaves, with smaller buds nearb - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Lady Godiva™ Yellow Calendula

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Laguna® Cloud White™ Lobelia features clusters of delicate white flowers with small yellow centers and slender green stems, offering a heat-tolerant, densely blooming display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dark blue ceramic pot filled with lush green stems and white blooming Laguna® Cloud White™ Lobelia, set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Laguna® Cloud White™ Lobelia

$10.99
$10.99

A dense cluster of vibrant blue Laguna® Compact Blue With Eye Lobelia flowers with delicate green leaves appears alongside a small group of white flowers at the bottom of the image - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Laguna® Compact Blue With Eye Lobelia from Proven Winners has vivid blue blooms with white centers and lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Laguna® Compact Blue With Eye Lobelia

$10.99
$10.99

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.