Here are 17 of the best flowers for shade.

USDA Growing Zones: 4–9 (USDA)Foliage Color Varieties: Green, purple, chartreuse, plum, red, taupe, coral, many variegated optionsSun Exposure: Partial sun to shadeSoil Needs: Rich, well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 5–9Color Varieties: White, blue, green, red, pink, purpleSun Exposure: Full, partialSoil Needs: Well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 3–8Color Varieties: Pink, red, white, lavenderSun Exposure: Partial to full shadeSoil Needs: Loamy, well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 10–11, typically grown as annualColor Varieties: Red, pink, violet, coral, purple, yellow, whiteSun Exposure: Partial shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Rich, well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 3–9Color Varieties: Pink, whiteSun Exposure: Partial shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Rich, well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 4–8Color Varieties: Pink, lavender, whiteSun Exposure: Partial shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Rich, well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 4-9Color Varieties: Pink, violet, whiteSun Exposure: Partial, shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 8–11, depending on cultivarColor Varieties: Red, pink, white, purple, bicolorsSun Exposure: Sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Acidic, rich, moist, well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 3–7Color Varieties: BlueSun Exposure: Partial sun, shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 2-7Color Varieties: White, pinkSun Exposure: Partial to full shadeSoil Needs: Rich, well-drained

USDA Growing Zones:  annualColor Varieties: Blue-purple, lavender, pink, rose, whiteSun Exposure: Partial, shadeSoil Needs: Loamy, well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 4–7Color Varieties: Light purpleSun Exposure: Full, partialSoil Needs: Well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 4–8Color Varieties: Pink, purple, red, white, yellowSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Loamy, well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 3–8Color Varieties: BlueSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 3-8Color Varieties: Violet, white, yellowSun Exposure: Partial to full shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 5-8Color Varieties: White, pink, purple, yellow, redSun Exposure: Partial o full shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained

USDA Growing Zones: 3-9, depending on varietyColor Varieties: All colors except greenSun Exposure: Partial to full shadeSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained