Got a shady garden spot?
No worries!
Some plants love the shade. Discover the best perennial plants that thrive in low light.
Beautify your garden with these shade-loving favorites.
Ready to dig in? Let’s go!
Hostas
Hostas are the go-to for shady spots with their lush, green leaves.
They might not have flashy flowers, but those leaves are a show on their own!
Astilbes
Astilbes love the shade and produce feathery, colorful plumes that stand tall.
They’re perfect for adding a pop of color in darker areas.
Ferns
Ferns thrive without much sunlight and bring a tropical vibe to any shady garden.
They’re the ultimate leaf lovers!
Heucheras
Heucheras, or coral bells, come in stunning shades from lime green to deep purple.
They’re like little jewels for your under-tree garden!
Bleeding Hearts
Bleeding Hearts have such unique heart-shaped flowers that dangle gracefully.
They’re perfect for adding some romance to shady spots.
Japanese Forest Grass
Japanese Forest Grass has beautiful arching blades that shimmer in the low light.
It’s perfect for creating a soft and elegant ground cover.
Lungwort
Lungwort has striking spotted leaves and gorgeous blue or pink flowers.
They love the shade and bring a bit of woodland charm.
Solomon’s Seal
Solomon’s Seal has elegant arching stems with small, white bell-shaped flowers.
It’s like having your own little fairyland in the garden.
Toad Lilies
Toad Lilies bloom late in the season with exotic-looking flowers that thrive in shady areas.
They’re like hidden treasures waiting to be discovered!
Bergenia
Bergenia is tough and can handle deep shade while producing clusters of pink flowers.
Plus, their large, leathery leaves look good all year round.
Brunnera
Brunnera has charming blue flowers and heart-shaped leaves that keep things cool and pretty in your shade garden.
Think of them as forget-me-nots’ bigger siblings!
Foamflower (Tiarella)
Foamflowers have delicate foliage and lovely sprays of tiny white or pink blossoms.
They’re perfect for bringing a touch of whimsy to those shady spots.
Such beautiful plants. I’m familiar with/many but have not seen most of these as bountiful in my own garden. Love foam flowers. When spring hits, I’ll find & plant many! Today here (west of Chicago) it is 12*!! Very frozen out there!