Impatiens
These annuals, available in various colors, thrive in shade and are known for their prolific flowering. They are versatile and can tolerate all-day shade or partial sun with afternoon shade, making them a popular choice for shaded areas in gardens.
Wishbone Flower
Often overlooked, wishbone flowers boast charming blooms in shades of blue, purple, white, and yellow. They grow in a mounding shape, with some trailing varieties suitable for groundcovers or hanging baskets.
Browallia
With star-shaped flowers in violet, blue, or white, browallia adds elegance to shaded areas. It blooms throughout the summer and prefers morning sun with afternoon shade, although it can still thrive in full shade.
Coleus
Known for its variegated foliage, coleus adds color and structure to garden beds. It can grow tall, making it suitable for landscapes or container gardens. Coleus thrives in full shade to full sun and requires moist, rich, and well-draining soil.
Wax Begonia
This hybrid begonia features low-maintenance, thick foliage in green and bronze hues, adorned with clusters of pink, white, or red flowers. It prefers full to partial shade and moist, rich, well-draining soil.
Rex Begonia
Rex begonias are prized for their colorful and textured foliage, available in a variety of shades. They prefer full shade and require moist, rich, well-draining soil, making them ideal for adding visual interest to shaded areas.
Tuberous Begonia
Loved for their large, double, rose-like blooms, tuberous begonias come in a range of colors and some varieties are fragrant. They thrive in full shade and require moist, rich, well-draining soil.
Trailing Fuchsia
With pendulous flowers in vibrant colors, trailing fuchsia is perfect for hanging baskets and window boxes. It blooms from June to October and attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Trailing fuchsia prefers full shade to full sun and moist
Winged Tobacco
Blooming at night with fragrant, long-tubed flowers, winged tobacco adds charm to shaded areas. It attracts butterflies and thrives in full shade to full sun, preferring moist, sandy, or clay loam soil.