Shade Garden Plants
Discover plants that thrive in part shade and full shade, from lush foliage to reliable long-season blooms.
Use this guide to build layered shade borders, brighten north-facing corners, and find dependable plants for low-light beds.
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Featured plants
Common privet
Ligustrum vulgare
Oleaceae
hosta
Hosta sieboldiana
Asparagaceae
Linden
Tilia cordata
Malvaceae
Coralbells
Heuchera sanguinea
Saxifragaceae
Hortensia
Hydrangea macrophylla
Hydrangeaceae
Jerusalem cowslip
Pulmonaria officinalis
Boraginaceae
Lenten-rose
Helleborus orientalis
Ranunculaceae
Damson Plum
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Rosaceae
Western labrador-tea
Rhododendron columbianum
Ericaceae
Garden currant
Ribes rubrum
Grossulariaceae
European Gooseberry
Ribes uva-crispa var. sativum
Grossulariaceae
Tulip
Tulipa agenensis
Liliaceae
Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum f. latilobatum
Sapindaceae
Lady's mantle
Alchemilla vulgaris
Rosaceae
Chinese-parsley
Coriandrum sativum
Apiaceae
Sage
Salvia officinalis
Lamiaceae
Cornish bellflower
Campanula alliariifolia
Campanulaceae
Yellow bedstraw
Galium verum
Rubiaceae
Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
Asparagaceae
Alpine columbine
Aquilegia alpina
Ranunculaceae
Purple moor grass
Molinia caerulea
Poaceae
Alpine currant
Ribes alpinum
Grossulariaceae
Neat feather-moss
Pseudoscleropodium purum
Brachytheciaceae
Veratrum oxysepalum
Veratrum oxysepalum
Melanthiaceae
What belongs in a shade garden?
Start with plants that match the core site conditions for a shade garden, then layer in foliage, structure, and bloom for a longer season.
How do I plan a shade garden?
Choose the right site conditions first, shortlist plants that fit them, and sketch the mix in Plantory before you buy anything.