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
Bright green, healthy leaves with serrated edges and visible veins cluster densely in sunlight on this compact Mr. Poppins® Winterberry Holly (Ilex) shrub, with more foliage and soil beneath visible in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mr. Poppins® Winterberry Holly (Ilex)

$21.99
$21.99

A Mr. Smooth® Seedless Thornless Silverthorn (Elaeagnus) shrub with shiny, ovate leaves grows in a mulched garden bed, surrounded by other plants and trees in a landscaped outdoor setting - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.In a garden mulched with wood, a dense Mr. Smooth® Seedless Thornless Silverthorn (Elaeagnus) shrub thrives, surrounded by trees, bushes, and flowering plants. This low-maintenance plant adds leafy greenery to the landscape - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mr. Smooth® Seedless Thornless Silverthorn (Elaeagnus)

$22.99
$40.99 $22.99
Top-down view of a dense Mucho Gusto® Abelia shrub with small, variegated leaves grows in a mulched garden bed.among green foliage and a patch of grass at the edge of the scene - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of dense green leaves with white edges and reddish stems showcases the healthy variegated foliage of Mucho Gusto® Abelia - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Mucho Gusto® Abelia

$21.99
$39.99 $21.99
Close-up of 'Mumma Mia Red' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) in vivid full bloom, showing detailed red petals and dark center among green foliage—a striking fall-blooming perennial for any garden. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture A round, purple pot displays the 'Mumma Mia Red' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum), featuring lush red blooms and green foliage, perfect as a striking fall-blooming perennial against a white background. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture

Mumma Mia Red' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99

A dense clump of My Fair Maiden™ Maiden Grass (Miscanthus), an ornamental grass with feathery tan plumes, grows outdoors under a partly cloudy sky with trees in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

My Fair Maiden™ Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)

$15.19
$18.99 $15.19
Variegated green and white leaves surround clusters of deep pink trumpet-shaped flowers on the compact My Monet Purple Effect® Weigela, creating a striking contrast in any garden. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCMy Monet Purple Effect® Weigela is a compact shrub with variegated green and white leaves and small, trumpet-shaped pink and purple flowers, displayed against a blurred backdrop of similar flowering foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

My Monet Purple Effect® Weigela

$22.99
$22.99
My Monet® Weigela is a flowering shrub with green and white variegated foliage, featuring clusters of trumpet-shaped pink-purple blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCMy Monet® Weigela, a dense flowering shrub with green leaves edged in white and pink, grows outdoors among rocks and other plants. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

My Monet® Weigela

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of a neatly trimmed Neatball® Boxwood (Buxus) with dense, round form and small, glossy leaves. This evergreen shrub sits in an outdoor garden, surrounded by other greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of a small Neatball® Boxwood (Buxus), a compact, evergreen shrub with oval leaves, thriving in sunny, mulched beds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Neatball® Boxwood (Buxus)

$22.99
$22.99

A split image displays the New Orleans II Annual Combination: Supertunia Mini Vista Yellow petunias on the left, Superbena Royale Plum Wine verbena in the center, and pink petunias with dark veins on the right - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

New Orleans II Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99
A close-up of the New Zealand 'Mini Pinks' Hybrid Bee Delphinium in full bloom, its tall vibrant purple spikes perfect for attracting pollinators, surrounded by lush green foliage and softly blurred purple flowers in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

New Zealand 'Mini Pinks' Hybrid Bee Delphinium

$18.99
$18.99

A Newgen Freedom® Boxwood (Buxus), neatly trimmed and round with dense foliage, grows in a mulched garden bed outdoors, serving as an attractive evergreen foundation plant against greenery and a house - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A Newgen Freedom® Boxwood (Buxus), with dense green leaves, is planted in mulch in front of a light blue house with a screened porch, serving as an attractive evergreen foundation shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Newgen Freedom® Boxwood (Buxus)

$22.99
$22.99
Rounded, blight-resistant Newgen Independence® Boxwood shrubs and white hydrangea flowers thrive in a mulched garden bed bordered by a white wooden fence - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A neatly trimmed Newgen Independence® Boxwood (Buxus) with dense leaves grows in a garden bed, surrounded by other greenery and white flowers near a building - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Newgen Independence® Boxwood (Buxus)

$22.99
$22.99

The Nightingale Annual Combination features vibrant Supertunia Vista Jazzberry, Superbells Dreamsicle, and lush foliage for a lively floral displa - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Nightingale Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99
A close-up of Noble Native' Sedge (Carex)—with dense, long, narrow green leaves edged in white—emerges from the ground amid brown mulch and other shade groundcovers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Noble Native' Sedge (Carex) features clusters of green, strappy leaves and grass-like foliage in mulched soil, forming a lush shade groundcover with dark purple and green leafy plants providing a striking background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Noble Native Sedge (Carex)

$11.99
$19.99 $11.99

Bright orange and yellow blooms with ruffled petals top green, serrated leaves in a dark round planter - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Nonstop® Fire Tuberous Begonia

$10.99
$10.99

The Nonstop® Mocca Scarlet Tuberous Begonia features double scarlet-red blooms and dark green, slightly fuzzy, wavy-edged leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of a vibrant red rose-like bloom, with velvety petals and rich hues, surrounded by jagged-edged dark green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Nonstop® Mocca Scarlet Tuberous Begonia

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of vibrant Nonstop® Mocca Yellow Tuberous Begonia blooms with double petals, set against dark green, textured leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA vibrant Nonstop® Mocca Yellow Tuberous Begonia blooms amid dark green leaves, with a pinkish-yellow bud nearby - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Nonstop® Mocca Yellow Tuberous Begonia

$10.99
$10.99
The Nonstop® Orange Tuberous Begonia, featuring vibrant ruffled petals, is in full bloom amid lush green leaves and budding flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Nonstop® Orange Tuberous Begonia features vibrant orange, multi-layered blooms set against broad, green, ruffled leaves, highlighting the beauty of this remarkable begonia - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Nonstop® Orange Tuberous Begonia

$10.99
$10.99

The Nonstop® Red Tuberous Begonia features ruffled, vibrant red blooms surrounded by lush green foliage. This shade-loving plant dazzles with extra large flowers and beautiful layered textures - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Nonstop® Red Tuberous Begonia features extra-large, vibrant red blooms with layered petals and serrated edges, set among lush green leaves—making it a stunning, showstopping plant for shady areas - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Nonstop® Red Tuberous Begonia

$10.99
$10.99
A close-up of a Nonstop® White Tuberous Begonia reveals its elegant, ruffled white petals surrounded by dark green leaves, with a larger leaf partially visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Nonstop® White Tuberous Begonia highlights its large, delicate double white blooms adorned with water droplets and surrounded by lush, dark green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Nonstop® White Tuberous Begonia

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of a vibrant Nonstop® Yellow Tuberous Begonia, prized for its layered petals and water droplets, surrounded by dark green serrated leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Nonstop® Yellow Tuberous Begonia features bright yellow blooms among green, slightly ruffled, scalloped leaves. Some foliage shows red and brown tinges, while water droplets rest on the vibrant flower petals - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Nonstop® Yellow Tuberous Begonia

$10.99
$10.99

Five tall North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja) trees are planted in a row on mulch in a garden, with assorted shrubs and trees in the background beneath a clear blue sky - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja) trees grows in a mulched bed with shrubs and flowers, bordered by grass and set against a cloudy sky - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja)

$22.99
$22.99

A North Star® Boxwood (Buxus) with small leaves forms a dense, neat globe in a mulched garden bed, standing out against a grassy backdrop - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.North Star® Boxwood (Buxus) forms a dense, rounded shrub with small, bright green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

North Star® Boxwood (Buxus)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of 'Orange Zest' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) with vibrant orange blooms, layered petals, yellow centers, and lush green foliage—classic fall flowers for a lively and colorful display. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Orange Zest' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$9.59
$11.99 $9.59
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.