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 Purple Glow Cranesbill (Geranium) showing vibrant violet-purple blooms with delicate veins, set against a softly blurred backdrop of green leaves and other purple flowers - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Purple Glow Cranesbill (Geranium)

$20.99
$20.99

Quick Fire Fab® Panicle Hydrangea features cone-shaped flower clusters in white, pale pink, and light green, surrounded by green foliage and similar flowering shrubs in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Top-view of Quick Fire Fab® Panicle Hydrangea is a lush shrub with large, cone-shaped clusters of pale pink and white flowers among green leaves in a mulched bed, with other blooming Quick Fire Fab® Panicle Hydrangeas in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Quick Fire Fab® Panicle Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Blazing Glory' Daylily (Hemerocallis) featuring ruffled orange-yellow petals with a deep red center, set among green leaves and perennial flower buds - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A close-up of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Blazing Glory' Daylily (Hemerocallis) with orange petals and a deep red center, blooming among perennials and green leaves in a garden with blurred flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Blazing Glory' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$17.99
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A close-up of the vibrant Rainbow Rhythm® 'Blood, Sweat and Tears' Daylily (Hemerocallis), a reblooming perennial with ruffled pink petals, a yellow center, and prominent stamens amid green leaves and soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Blood, Sweat and Tears' Daylily (Hemerocallis), a vibrant reblooming perennial with ruffled red and yellow blooms, set among long green leaves and sunlit outdoor foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Blood, Sweat and Tears' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$15.99
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A hand holds a Rainbow Rhythm® 'Fearfully and Wonderfully Made' Daylily (Hemerocallis) with ruffled petals, a dark red center, yellow throat, and visible stamens against green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Fearfully and Wonderfully Made' Daylily (Hemerocallis) displays coral-pink ruffled petals with a deep red center, set amid green leaves and unopened buds in a vivid perennial garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Fearfully and Wonderfully Made' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$17.99
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Two canary yellow blooms of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Going Bananas' Daylily (Hemerocallis) open among green, blade-like leaves, with a closed bud nearby. Each flower features six petals and prominent stamens set in vibrant foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A Rainbow Rhythm® 'Going Bananas' Daylily (Hemerocallis) in full bloom displays pale yellow petals amid long green leaves and unopened buds, all bathed in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Going Bananas' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$11.99
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A close-up of Rainbow Rhythm® 'King of the Ages' Daylily (Hemerocallis) shows ruffled pale yellow petals with deep magenta centers and magenta-edged tips, set against green foliage and more perennial blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Rainbow Rhythm® 'King of the Ages' Daylily, showcasing its ruffled yellow petals with a striking deep purple, star-shaped center pattern amid lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'King of the Ages' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$18.99
$18.99

A close-up shows the ruffled pink and yellow blooms of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Lake of Fire' Daylily (Hemerocallis) with green leaves and small yellow and purple flowers in the sunny background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Lake of Fire' Daylily (Hemerocallis), an easy-to-grow perennial with vibrant orange-red petals edged in yellow, surrounded by green leaves and blurred background flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Lake of Fire' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$15.99
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A close-up of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Nosferatu' Daylily (Hemerocallis) displays its dark purple, ruffled blooms with a bright yellow center, surrounded by green leaves and buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a Rainbow Rhythm® 'Nosferatu' Daylily (Hemerocallis) with ruffled, dark purple blooms with a yellow-green center above long, slender green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Nosferatu' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$13.99
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A close-up of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Orange Smoothie' Daylily (Hemerocallis) showcases its ruffled peach petals, green foliage, and unopened buds, emphasizing the vibrant beauty of this perennial - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two large Rainbow Rhythm® 'Orange Smoothie' Daylily (Hemerocallis) plants display ruffled peach petals with yellow-green centers, blooming among slender green leaves and buds in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Orange Smoothie' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$19.99
$19.99
A close-up of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Persian Ruby' Daylily (Hemerocallis) showcases its deep red petals and bright yellow center, blooming among green leaves and yellow blossoms in a sunlit garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Persian Ruby' Daylily (Hemerocallis) reveals a deep burgundy flower with a yellow center, measuring about 6 inches in diameter. Blurred green leaves in the background enhance this eye-catching perennial - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Persian Ruby' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$15.99
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A close-up of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Primal Scream' Daylily (Hemerocallis) in full bloom, displaying tangerine orange flowers among green, blade-like leaves, with more orange daylilies in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Dense planting of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Primal Scream' Daylily (Hemerocallis) blooms with tangerine orange flowers with delicate petals and stamens, set off by long, slender green leaves and surrounded by buds and fading blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Primal Scream' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$19.99
$19.99

A close-up of the Rainbow Rhythm® 'Ruby Spider' Daylily (Hemerocallis), featuring deep red petals with a vivid yellow center, surrounded by green leaves and unopened buds in a garden setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Rainbow Rhythm® 'Ruby Spider' Daylily (Hemerocallis) features striking red and yellow blooms nestled among green foliage, vibrant under bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Ruby Spider' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$19.99
$19.99

A close-up of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Sound of My Heart' Daylily shows ruffled pale pink petals with a deep purple eyezone and yellow-green center - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of two Rainbow Rhythm® 'Sound of My Heart' Daylily (Hemerocallis) blooms with ruffled pink and purple petals, yellow centers, and green leaves in a mulched garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Sound of My Heart' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$19.99
$19.99
A close-up of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Star of the North' Daylily (Hemerocallis) displays a yellow bloom with bold maroon markings near the center, set against green buds and foliage in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of Rainbow Rhythm® 'Star of the North' Daylily (Hemerocallis), striking perennials with deep maroon centers, blooms in a garden bed set among green grass and long, slender leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Star of the North' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$15.99
$19.99 $15.99

A close-up of a Rainbow Rhythm® 'Storm Shelter' Daylily (Hemerocallis) with ruffled purple petals and a deep yellow center, blooming outdoors among green leaves and a softly blurred earthy background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of vibrant Rainbow Rhythm® 'Storm Shelter' Daylilies (Hemerocallis) with yellow centers blooms and purpe petals among green leaves in a sunlit garden, set against a softly blurred background of flowers and foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Storm Shelter' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$19.99
$19.99

A close-up of the vibrant yellow Rainbow Rhythm® 'Tiger Swirl' Daylily (Hemerocallis) with striking red center markings, surrounded by green buds and leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Two Rainbow Rhythm® 'Tiger Swirl' Daylily (Hemerocallis) blooms show vibrant yellow petals with striking red centers, set among green leaves and buds in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rainbow Rhythm® 'Tiger Swirl' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

$13.99
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A hanging basket filled with blooming petunias, like the Raspberry Yogurt Annual Combination, in vibrant white, pink, and purple shades creates a striking addition to container gardens, with lush green leaves peeking through the blooms - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Raspberry Yogurt Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99
Clusters of bright red berries grow densely on Red Balloon® Lantanaphyllum (Viburnum) with green, veined, textured leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Red Balloon® Lantanaphyllum (Viburnum)

$22.99
$22.99

A hand holds a large, pink Red Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) bloom with a deep red center and white stamens, set against the green leaves of this columnar flowering shrub. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Red Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of Red Zeppelin® Sweetshrub (Calycanthus), a deer-resistant shrub with glossy, dark purple burgundy foliage and bright green-orange buds. The wet-looking leaves and emerging buds add unique texture and color - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A garden bed features a large Red Zeppelin® Sweetshrub (Calycanthus) with burgundy foliage, deer resistance, mulch and small pink flowers at its base, surrounded by green grass and assorted trees and shrubs in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Red Zeppelin® Sweetshrub (Calycanthus)

$23.99
$23.99
Regal® Charmaine™ Clematis displays vivid red blooms with large, open petals and yellow centers amid glossy green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's ClematisA close-up of the Regal® Charmaine™ Clematis reveals vibrant, ruffled deep pink petals and a yellow center amid green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Regal® Charmaine™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

A close-up of the Regal® Crystal Fountain™ Clematis highlights its pointed petals and spiky pale center amid green leaves with softly blurred foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Regal® Crystal Fountain™ Clematis shows spiky purple double flowers with yellow centers, lush green leaves, and a compact habit, flourishing near a white wall and wooden trellis - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Regal® Crystal Fountain™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

A close-up of vibrant Regal® Diamantina™ Clematis in full bloom, showcasing its layered purple petals amid lush green leaves in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A lower-angle close-up of a vibrant Regal® Diamantina™ Clematis flower with layered purple petals and a tightly curled pale green center, set against lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Regal® Diamantina™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

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.