Shade Annuals

Annuals for the Shade = Less than 4 Hours of Direct Sun

We define a shade plant as plants which perform well in areas of less than four hours of direct sun per day. Our beautiful shade loving annuals will brighten up any low light landscape with our vibrant color palette.  Also see Shade Loving Perennials & Shade Loving Shrubs.

Plant Type

Annual(114)

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Ivy (2)
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Polka Dot Plant (3)
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Shamrock (1)
Sun and Shade Caladium (1)
Sun or Shade Caladium (16)
Sweet Potato Vine (2)
Tahitian Bridal Veil (1)
Vinca Vine (1)
Viola (3)
Wishbone Flower (7)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun (+6 hrs.)(52)
Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)(114)
Full Shade (0-4 hrs.)(114)

Hardiness Zone

5(2)
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9(26)
10(106)
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Staff Pick

Heidi(7)

Soil Moisture Needs

Dry(9)
Moderate(111)
Moist(29)

Attributes

Cut Flower or Foliage(24)
Dried Flower(3)
Drought Tolerant(48)
Evergreen(1)
Fragrant(1)
Tropical(18)
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Nature Attractions

Hummingbirds(38)
Butterflies(20)
Bee-Friendly(4)

Critter Resistance

Deer(45)
Rabbit(7)

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Summer(42)
Late Summer(41)
Late Spring or Early Summer(36)
Fall(33)
Early Spring(2)
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Design Use

Bedding(4)
Border(60)
Combination Containers(106)
Container(109)
Ground Cover(10)
Hanging Baskets(67)
Massing(54)
Specimen(19)
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Edible Type

Annual(1)

Max Height

0-12 Inches(23)
1-2 Feet(50)
2 - 3 feet(12)
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Max Spread

0-12 Inches(28)
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Growth Habit

Ground Cover(2)
Mounding(20)
Upright(2)

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