Shade Perennials

Perennials that grow in the shade can be hard to find, many gorgeous perennials grow in full sun. There are beautiful shade loving perennials you can buy! Here are the top 10 best shade loving perennials.

1. Variegated Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Variegatum')

Hardy in USDA Zones: 3-8. Moisture: medium to wet soils.

2. Coral Bells (Heuchera spp.)

Hardy in USDA Zones: 4-9 Moisture: medium to moist

3. Hostas (Hosta spp.)

Hardy in USDA Zones: 3-9 Moisture: Medium

4. Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra)

Hardy in USDA Zones: 5-9 Mositure: Medium to moist

5. Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)

Hardy in USDA Zones: 3-9 Moisture: Medium.

6. Pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis)

Hardy in USDA Zones: 3-9 Moisture: Dry to moist

7. English Ivy (Hedera helix)

Hardy in USDA Zones: 5-11 Moisture: Medium to moist (tolerates drought once established)

8. Vinca Myrtle (Vinca minor)

Hardy in USDA Zones: 4-8 Moisture: dry to medium

9. Columbine (Aquilegia spp.)

Hardy in USDA Zones: (3)4-8 Moisture: medium

10.Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica)

Hardy in USDA Zones: 3-8 Moisture: medium