Shade-growing flowers are some of my absolute favorites for adding ephemeral, whimsical elements to arrangements! I hear from so many gardeners and farmers that their garden space is shady, and while many cut flowers need full sun, there are quite a few that prefer to grow in shaded areas.

Discover a stunning array of shade-loving perennials that will thrive in your garden. From the best perennial plants for shade to long-blooming varieties, these beautiful options are perfect for shady gardens. Explore tough plants for dry shade and perennials that do well in heavy clay soil. Create a breathtaking shade garden with our selection of mind-blowing plants that flourish even in the shadiest spots.

Looking for shade plants that can make your not-so-sunny garden look great? These are some of the best!

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These shade garden ideas, plant suggestions, and photos will inspire you to add bold, beautiful colors, even in the shadiest reaches of your yard.

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It's often hard to know what to grow in a shady area. Here's a list of beautiful, shade-tolerant plants, including astilbe, hostas, anemone, aquilegia, epimedium, and trillium. Photographs & descriptions of these shade-loving plants.