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
Close-up of Marto™ Red Picotee Rockfoil (Saxifraga) has small, five-petaled flowers with white centers, pinkish-purple edges, yellow-green eyes, and green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A gray pot displays lush green foliage and blooming Marto™ Red Picotee Rockfoil (Saxifraga) with pink and white flowers set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Marto™ Red Picotee Rockfoil (Saxifraga)

$17.99
$17.99
A close-up of Marto™ Red Rockfoil (Saxifraga) with clusters of vibrant deep red flowers with yellow centers, surrounded by green foliage in a gray pot against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Two vibrant pink-red Marto™ Red Rockfoil (Saxifraga) flowers with five petals and yellow-tipped stamens, are shown against a light background with green stems - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Marto™ Red Rockfoil (Saxifraga)

$17.99
$17.99
A cluster of vibrant yellow Mega Millions' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), a pollinator-friendly perennial, blooms with dark brown centers amid green foliage and wood chip mulch - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Top-down view of a cluster of Mega Millions' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) with bright yellow, pollinator-friendly blooms featuring dark centers grows among lush green leaves and wood chip mulch in a garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mega Millions' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

$17.99
$17.99
A close-up of Metamorphosa® Japanese Maple (Acer) leaves reveals green, yellow, and pinkish-red tones with finely serrated edges, set against lush foliage—a striking ornamental shrub. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A small, bushy Metamorphosa® Japanese Maple (Acer) with light green, delicate, serrated leaves grows in a garden bed. In the background are grass, blurred greenery, and part of a tree trunk. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Metamorphosa® Japanese Maple (Acer)

$24.99
$24.99

A bee collects nectar from Meteor Shower® Verbena's lilac-purple clusters, surrounded by green stems and leaves with red flowers in the background on a sunny day - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Lilac-purple clusters of Meteor Shower® Verbena bloom on tall green stems against red and gray brick steps - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Meteor Shower® Verbena

$10.99
$10.99

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella), with its feathery green blades, grows among clusters of vibrant red flowers and tan rocks, set against a blurred green lawn and a backdrop of other plants - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A small clump of thin, wispy Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella) grows from brown mulch, set against a background of broad green leaves and yellow flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella)

$10.99
$10.99

A vivid magenta Mezoo™ Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy (Aptenia) blooms among green and white succulent leaves, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of variegated green succulents with thick, white-edged leaves, featuring a small bright pink Mezoo™ Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy (Aptenia) flower blooming in the center - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Mezoo™ Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy (Aptenia)

$11.99
$11.99

Mini Gallery™ Blue Bicolor Lupine (Lupinus) features tall purple flower spikes with densely packed petals blooming among green leaves, highlighting this striking native perennial spring flower in your garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A potted Mini Gallery™ Blue Bicolor Lupine (Lupinus), a striking native perennial, features tall purple flower spikes and lush green leaves in a sunlit garden near a house window, surrounded by rocks and other plants - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Mini Gallery™ Blue Bicolor Lupine (Lupinus)

$17.99
$17.99
Close-up of a tall, cone-shaped cluster of Mini Gallery™ Pink Bicolor Lupine (Lupinus), a striking perennial spring flower, rises among green, palm-shaped leaves in a garden with additional lupine spikes in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.The Mini Gallery™ Pink Bicolor Lupine (Lupinus) is a potted native perennial with tall pink and white flower spikes and lush green leaves outdoor among grasses and other spring blooms - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Mini Gallery™ Pink Bicolor Lupine (Lupinus)

$17.99
$17.99
Close-up of a Mini Gallery™ Red Lupine (Lupinus) features tall spikes of vibrant deep pink flowers tightly clustered on upright stems, set against lush green foliage, making a striking compact addition to your garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Mini Gallery™ Red Lupine (Lupinus) forms a lush cluster of compact plants with tall, cone-shaped flower spikes in striking red, pink, and purple, adding vibrant color to your garden bed among other leafy plants - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Mini Gallery™ Red Lupine (Lupinus)

$17.99
$17.99

A dense growth of blooming purple bell-shaped Mini Marvels™ 'Midnight' Bellflower (Campanula) grows in a garden bed, surrounded by green foliage and soil - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Dense clusters of vibrant purple, bell-shaped Mini Marvels™ 'Midnight' Bellflower (Campanula) bloom close to the ground as a stunning perennial ground cover, framed by green foliage and soil, with lush greenery in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mini Marvels™ 'Midnight' Bellflower (Campanula)

$17.99
$19.99 $17.99

A compact Mini Marvels™ 'Starbright' Bellflower (Campanula) plant with dense clusters of small white flowers and green foliage in a mulched or wood chip-covered garden beds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dense bush of Mini Marvels™ 'Starbright' Bellflower (Campanula), covered in numerous white bell-shaped flowers, grows in a mulched garden bed. A small white plant label is visible behind - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mini Marvels™ 'Starbright' Bellflower (Campanula)

$18.99
$18.99
A dense mound of Mini Marvels™ 'Twilight' Bellflower (Campanula), a perennial for small gardens, features small, five-petaled light purple blooms nestled among green foliage and grass in a garden setting - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Mini Marvels™ 'Twilight' Bellflower (Campanula) forms a dense cluster of small, light purple blooms with green leaves, alongside blue and white bi-colored flowers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Mini Marvels™ 'Twilight' Bellflower (Campanula)

$17.99
$19.99 $17.99

The Misty Seas Annual Combination, featuring a lush mix of white and purple petunias, hangs in a basket suspended by a metal chain against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Misty Seas Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99

Lush green foliage covered with clusters of small, fluffy purple Monarch Magic Flossflower (Ageratum) blooms—some buds closed, others open A stone border accents the bottom edge - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.A monarch butterfly with vibrant wings lands on Monarch Magic Flossflower (Ageratum) blooms, nestled among green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Monarch Magic™ Flossflower (Ageratum)

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Moongate Mocha™ Clematis, a flowering vine with vibrant pink five-petaled blooms, yellow stamens at the center, and deep reddish-purple foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Moongate Mocha™ Clematis features bright pink, five-petaled blooms with yellow centers and dark purple-green foliage. The vine stands out vividly in focus against a gently blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Moongate Mocha™ Clematis

$22.99
$22.99

Pale yellow and white Moonglow White' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in full bloom, surrounded by green buds and leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of blooming white Moonglow White' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) with yellow centers surrounded by green buds and dark green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Moonglow White' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$10.79
$11.99 $10.79
A cluster of 'Moonglow Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in full bloom, featuring vibrant yellow petals surrounded by green buds and foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture A dense cluster of bright blooms, the 'Moonglow Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) showcases vivid moonglow yellow flowers in full display—a striking fall highlight against a dark backdrop. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture

Moonglow Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$10.79
$11.99 $10.79
A split image features the Moonlit Lavender Annual Combination: Supertunia Hoopla Vivid Orchid petunias with white edges on the left, Superbena Violet Ice verbena in the center, and white petunias with pale green centers on the right - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Moonlit Lavender Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99

Close-up of vibrant magenta Morgana Purple' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) covered in small water droplets, surrounded by dark green leaves and some unopened buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of vibrant pink Morgana Purple' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) in full bloom with green leaves and some unopened buds scattered among the flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Morgana Purple' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$10.79
$11.99 $10.79
Top-down view of vibrant, deep red Morgana Red' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in full bloom, surrounded by green leaves and unopened buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA dense cluster of red and pink Morgana Red' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in bloom with dark green leaves. Some buds are still closed. The bouquet sits on a light wooden surface - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Morgana Red' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$10.79
$11.99 $10.79
Clusters of bright yellow 'Morgana Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) blooms, accented by lush green leaves and buds, create a vibrant fall highlight in any garden. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA large 'Morgana Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum), featuring dense clusters of bright yellow blooms, sits on a wooden surface in a greenhouse with similar flowering plants visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Morgana Yellow' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$9.59
$11.99 $9.59
Close-up of ‘Mouseketeer’ Hosta's large, oval leaves featuring dark green edges and bright yellow-green centers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A close-up of 'Mouseketeer' Hosta, a slug-resistant shade perennial with large green leaves streaked with yellow, surrounded by grass and foliage. Water droplets glisten on its hardy variegated leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Mouseketeer' Hosta

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of Mr Mustard® False Spirea (Sorbaria), a deer resistant shrub with feathery green, serrated leaves and striking reddish-yellow new growth, set against a dark background that highlights its distinctive foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Mr Mustard® False Spirea (Sorbaria), a deer-resistant shrub with fern-like leaves that blend light green, pink, and red hues, featuring serrated edges and slender stems. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mr Mustard® False Spirea (Sorbaria)

$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.