11 Perennial Flowers For Shade Gardens

Some of the plants described here are adaptable to a wide range of sunlight, from full sun to shade, and some can thrive even in deep shade. While some of these plants can tolerate full sun, they enjoy the relief of partial shade in hot climates. Here are 11 perennial flowers that grow well in partial to full shade.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7Color Varieties: Purple-blueSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8Color Varieties: Red, yellow, white, pink, purple, bicolorsSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Average, medium moisture, well-drained

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8Color Varieties: Pink, red, purple, whiteSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Loamy, moist conditions, well-drained

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8Color Varieties: WhiteSun Exposure: Part shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Average, medium-moisture

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9Color Varieties: White with pinkSun Exposure: Part shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: Red, orange, pink, yellow, blue, purple, whiteSun Exposure: Part shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Loamy, moist, well-drained

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8Color Varieties: All colors except greenSun Exposure: Part shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Color Varieties: Lilac-purple Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Needs: Average, medium moisture, well-drained

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8Color Varieties: Pink maturing to blueSun Exposure: Part shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8Color Varieties: BlueSun Exposure: Part shadeSoil Needs: Average, consistently moist, well-drained

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8Color Varieties: BlueSun Exposure: Part shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Average, medium moisture, well-drained