Perennials for shade

These are the perennials in our records listed for part shade or full shade. University of Wisconsin Extension describes part shade as about 3 to 6 hours of sunlight and full shade as less than 3 hours. A plant is listed here only if its record gives a hardiness zone of 7 or colder, so it can stay in the ground over winter in zone 7 or colder; dahlias are left out for that reason. The table below compares every plant we list side by side.

Varieties
162
Height
0–8 ft (5–250 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 2–10
Flowers

42 Hostas

35 Tulips

27 Lilies

26 Daffodils

17 Coneflowers

12 Peonies

3 Black-eyed Susans

All 162 perennials for shade

Leaves of Abiqua Drinking Gourd hosta up close Abiqua Drinking Gourd Blue-green hosta with deeply cupped, seersuckered leaves and white early summer flowers. Early summer18 in (46 cm)Medium
A Acapulco lily flower up close on the plant Acapulco Oriental lily with large pink flowers on 36 to 48 inch stems in midsummer. Midsummer (estimated) 3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Oriental
A Accent daffodil flower up close on the plant Accent American-bred large-cupped daffodil with white petals and a salmon pink cup. Mid spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)Large-cupped
A Angelique tulip flower up close on the plant Angelique Double Late peony-flowered tulip with fragrant soft pink blooms on 16-inch stems. Late spring16 in (41 cm)Double late
A Apeldoorn tulip flower up close on the plant Apeldoorn Darwin Hybrid tulip with large red flowers, 18-20 inches, mid spring. Mid spring18–20 in (45–50 cm)Darwin hybrid
A Arabian Knight lily flower up close on the plant Arabian Knight Martagon lily with maroon red and orange striped flowers on 3 to 4 ft stems. Late spring3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Martagon
A Arabian Mystery tulip flower up close on the plant Arabian Mystery Triumph tulip, violet purple edged white, about 45 cm, mid-season. Mid spring, Late spring18 in (45 cm)Triumph
A Artist tulip flower up close on the plant Artist Viridiflora tulip with fluted salmon-orange petals marked green and purple, RHS AGM. Mid spring, Late spring12–16 in (30–41 cm)Viridiflora
Leaves of August Moon hosta up close August Moon Gold-leaved hosta with seersuckered leaves in a 20 to 24 inch mound and pale lavender to white flowers. Late summer1½–2 ft (51–61 cm)Large
Leaves of Autumn Frost hosta up close Autumn Frost Sport of First Frost with blue leaves and extra wide yellow to cream margins in a 12 inch mound. Midsummer, Late summer12 in (30 cm)Medium
A Baby Moon daffodil flower up close on the plant Baby Moon Small jonquilla daffodil with clusters of golden yellow blooms on 6 to 12 inch stems. Mid spring, Late spring6–12 in (15–30 cm)Jonquilla
A Barcelona tulip flower up close on the plant Barcelona Triumph tulip with large fuchsia-pink flowers, 16-18 inches, mid spring. Mid spring16–18 in (40–46 cm)Triumph
A Bell Song daffodil flower up close on the plant Bell Song Jonquilla daffodil with ivory petals and pink cups, three to five blooms per stalk. Mid spring, Late spring12–16 in (30–41 cm)Jonquilla
A Big Chief tulip flower up close on the plant Big Chief Darwin Hybrid tulip, rosy salmon with yellow base, 18-24 inches, mid to late spring. Mid spring, Late spring18–24 in (45–60 cm)Darwin hybrid
Leaves of Big Daddy hosta up close Big Daddy Large hosta with thick, chalky blue, cupped and puckered leaves and white late summer flowers. Late summer2 ft (61 cm)Large
A Black Hero tulip flower up close on the plant Black Hero Double Late tulip with glossy maroon, near-black peony-like flowers on 20-inch stems. Late spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Double late
A Black Parrot tulip flower up close on the plant Black Parrot Parrot tulip with ruffled maroon-burgundy petals and a near-black center on 18-inch stems. Mid spring, Late spring18 in (46 cm)Parrot
Leaves of Blue Angel hosta up close Blue Angel Giant blue-green hosta forming a 3 by 4 foot mound, with pale lavender to white summer flowers. Midsummer, Late summer3 ft (91 cm)Giant
Leaves of Blue Cadet hosta up close Blue Cadet Compact hosta with heart-shaped blue leaves in a round 12 inch clump and lavender flowers. Late spring12 in (30 cm)Small
Leaves of Blue Hawaii hosta up close Blue Hawaii Vase-shaped hosta with large, heart-shaped, powdery blue leaves and pale lavender summer flowers. Early summer, Midsummer2½ ft (76 cm)Giant
Leaves of Blue Mouse Ears hosta up close Blue Mouse Ears Miniature hosta with thick, round blue-green leaves in a symmetrical 8 inch mound. Midsummer8 in (20 cm)Mini
Leaves of Bressingham Blue hosta up close Bressingham Blue Sport of Hosta sieboldiana Elegans with large, corrugated blue-green leaves and white summer flowers. Midsummer, Late summer2–2½ ft (61–76 cm)Large
A Burgundy Lace tulip flower up close on the plant Burgundy Lace Tall fringed tulip with fuchsia-red to burgundy blooms on 20 to 26-inch stems. Mid spring, Late spring1½–2 ft (51–66 cm)Fringed
A Canada lily lily flower up close on the plant Canada lily Native species lily with up to 20 nodding speckled bells in orange, red or yellow. Midsummer, Late summer3–5 ft (91–152 cm)Species
A Casa Grande tulip flower up close on the plant Casa Grande Greigii tulip with large tomato-red flowers and a black center, 18 inches tall. Early spring18 in (46 cm)Greigii
Cat and Mouse Mini hosta with firm yellow-green leaves edged in blue-green, a sport of Blue Mouse Ears. Midsummer3 in (8 cm)Mini
A Cheerfulness daffodil flower up close on the plant Cheerfulness Late Division 4 double daffodil with clusters of creamy white flowers. Mid spring, Late spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)Double
A Cheyenne Spirit coneflower flower up close on the plant Cheyenne Spirit Seed-grown coneflower mix in red, orange, magenta, golden yellow and white. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–2½ ft (56–76 cm)Single
Leaves of Church Mouse hosta up close Church Mouse Miniature hosta with ruffled blue-green leaves and a subtle lighter green margin. Midsummer8 in (20 cm)Mini
A Claude Shride lily flower up close on the plant Claude Shride Martagon lily with glossy mahogany red Turk's cap flowers on 3 to 4 ft stems. Late spring, Early summer3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Martagon
A Coconut Lime coneflower flower up close on the plant Coconut Lime Double coneflower with lime-green double center, white rays flowers, 23 to 29 inches tall, zones 3 to 9. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–2½ ft (60–75 cm)Double
A Crystal Star tulip flower up close on the plant Crystal Star Fringed tulip with yellow 4-inch blooms and finely fringed petals. Mid spring, Late spring16–22 in (41–56 cm)Fringed
Leaves of Dancing Queen hosta up close Dancing Queen Large hosta with bright yellow, pie crust edged leaves that stay yellow all season. Midsummer, Late summer18 in (46 cm)Large
A Daydream tulip flower up close on the plant Daydream Darwin Hybrid tulip, flowers open yellow and turn apricot-orange on 20 to 24 inch stems. Mid spring1½–2 ft (51–61 cm)Darwin hybrid
A Delnashaugh daffodil flower up close on the plant Delnashaugh Late Division 4 double daffodil with white petals and apricot pink ruffles. Mid spring, Late spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Double
A Dordogne tulip flower up close on the plant Dordogne Single Late tulip, mango-orange flowers blushed rose-pink on 24 inch stems. Late spring2 ft (58–64 cm)Single late
A Dr. Alexander Fleming peony flower up close on the plant Dr. Alexander Fleming Herbaceous peony with 6-inch deep rose to salmon pink double flowers and many side buds. Late spring3 ft (86 cm)Herbaceous
Dragon Tails Mini hosta with narrow, wavy bright gold leaves in a fast multiplying rosette. Midsummer6–9 in (15–23 cm)Mini
A Dutch Master daffodil flower up close on the plant Dutch Master Large all-yellow trumpet daffodil, 18 to 20 inches, blooming early to mid spring. Early spring, Mid spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Trumpet
Leaves of Earth Angel hosta up close Earth Angel Large to giant hosta with blue-green heart-shaped leaves and wide creamy white margins. Midsummer2½–3 ft (76–91 cm)Giant
A Easter lily lily flower up close on the plant Easter lily Species lily with outward-facing pure white trumpets, blooming July to August outdoors. Midsummer, Late summer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Species
A Echinacea tennesseensis coneflower flower up close on the plant Echinacea tennesseensis Tennessee glade endemic with upturned rose purple rays from June to August. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Single
Leaves of Elegans hosta up close Elegans Hosta sieboldiana selection with huge, rounded, corrugated blue-gray leaves and white summer flowers. Midsummer2–2½ ft (65–76 cm)Large
Leaves of Empress Wu hosta up close Empress Wu Giant hosta with huge, deeply veined dark green leaves forming a clump 3 to 4 feet tall. Early summer, Midsummer3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Giant
A Enchantment lily flower up close on the plant Enchantment Asiatic lily with upright orange-red flowers spotted red-black, on stems 50 to 100 cm tall. Early summer (estimated) 1½–3½ ft (50–100 cm)Asiatic
A Erlicheer daffodil flower up close on the plant Erlicheer Cluster-flowered Division 4 double daffodil in ivory and pale yellow for zones 6 to 9. Mid spring, Late spring12–14 in (30–36 cm)Double
A Estella Rijnveld tulip flower up close on the plant Estella Rijnveld Heirloom Parrot tulip with twisted red and white flamed petals on 18-20 inch stems. Mid spring, Late spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Parrot
A Exotic Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant Exotic Emperor Double Early sport of White Emperor, ivory-white with green striations, 12-20 inches. Early spring, Mid spring12–20 in (30–51 cm)Double early
A Fancy Frills tulip flower up close on the plant Fancy Frills Fringed tulip with rose-pink petals, ivory-white base and pale crystalline fringe. Mid spring, Late spring16–22 in (41–56 cm)Fringed
Leaves of Fire and Ice hosta up close Fire and Ice Reverse sport of Patriot with white-centered, green-edged leaves in a compact upright mound. Midsummer12–18 in (30–46 cm)Medium
Leaves of First Frost hosta up close First Frost Sport of Halcyon with blue-green leaves and gold margins that turn white, in a 16 inch mound. Midsummer16 in (41 cm)Medium
A Fragrant Angel coneflower flower up close on the plant Fragrant Angel Purple coneflower cultivar with large white daisies and a golden orange cone. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–2½ ft (65–75 cm)Single
Leaves of Fragrant Bouquet hosta up close Fragrant Bouquet Large sun tolerant hosta with apple green leaves and creamy white margins. Late summer22 in (56 cm)Large
Leaves of Francee hosta up close Francee White-margined hosta with dark green heart-shaped leaves in a dense arching mound. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer1–2 ft (30–61 cm)Medium
Leaves of Frances Williams hosta up close Frances Williams Giant hosta with corrugated blue-green leaves and wide chartreuse to yellow margins. Midsummer22 in (56 cm)Giant
A Golden Ducat daffodil flower up close on the plant Golden Ducat Heirloom Division 4 double daffodil with large all yellow flowers. Early spring, Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Double
A Golden Glow black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Golden Glow Victorian double coneflower with fully double yellow flowers on 5 to 7 foot stems, July to September. Midsummer, Late summer5–7 ft (152–213 cm)Rudbeckia laciniata
A Green Jewel coneflower flower up close on the plant Green Jewel Single coneflower with light green single flowers, 20 to 23 inches tall, zones 3 to 9. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall20–24 in (50–60 cm)Single
Leaves of Guacamole hosta up close Guacamole Medium hosta with glossy apple green leaves edged in dark green, tolerant of sun. Late summer1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Medium
A Guinea Gold lily flower up close on the plant Guinea Gold Martagon lily with small dangling golden flowers on 4 to 5 ft stems. Late spring4–5 ft (122–152 cm)Martagon
Leaves of Halcyon hosta up close Halcyon Mid-sized Tardiana hosta with frosty blue-green pointed leaves and pale lilac-blue summer flowers. Midsummer14–18 in (36–46 cm)Medium
A Hanakisoi peony flower up close on the plant Hanakisoi Japanese tree peony with semi-double pink flowers about 8 inches across, grown in Japan before 1910. Mid spring3–5 ft (91–152 cm)Tree
A High Noon peony flower up close on the plant High Noon Tree peony with semi-double lemon yellow flowers flared raspberry at the base, blooming in May. Late spring4–5 ft (122–152 cm)Tree
A Ice Follies daffodil flower up close on the plant Ice Follies Large-cupped daffodil with white petals and a lemon yellow cup, 18 to 20 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Large-cupped
A Irish Eyes black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Irish Eyes Tall black-eyed Susan with single golden-yellow flowers around a bright green eye. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) 2½ ft (70–80 cm)Rudbeckia hirta
A Jetfire daffodil flower up close on the plant Jetfire Compact cyclamineus daffodil with swept-back yellow petals and an orange trumpet, 8 to 10 inches. Early spring, Mid spring8–10 in (20–25 cm)Cyclamineus
Leaves of June hosta up close June Tardiana hosta with gold-centered, blue-green edged leaves in a 9 to 12 inch mound. Midsummer, Late summer9–12 in (23–30 cm)Medium
A Katie Heath daffodil flower up close on the plant Katie Heath Triandrus daffodil with pendant ivory flowers and soft pink cups, several per stem. Mid spring10–12 in (25–30 cm)Triandrus
A Keiko peony flower up close on the plant Keiko Itoh peony with double flowers opening lavender pink and maturing to pale pink, 30 inches tall. Late spring2½ ft (76 cm)Itoh (intersectional)
A King Alfred daffodil flower up close on the plant King Alfred Classic yellow trumpet daffodil from the 1890s; bulbs sold under the name are usually a look-alike. Mid spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Trumpet
A Kinkaku peony flower up close on the plant Kinkaku Tree peony with full yellow flowers edged in pink, up to 8 inches across, blooming May to June. Late spring, Early summer4–5 ft (122–152 cm)Tree
Leaves of Krossa Regal hosta up close Krossa Regal Upright, vase-shaped hosta with frosty blue-green leaves and very tall lavender flower scapes. Midsummer, Late summer3–3½ ft (91–102 cm)Giant
Leaves of Lakeside Paisley Print hosta up close Lakeside Paisley Print Small hosta with wavy green margins around a feathery creamy white center, 10 inches tall. Midsummer10 in (25 cm)Small
A Lambada tulip flower up close on the plant Lambada Fringed tulip with coral to apricot-rose petals and yellow fringed edges on 18 to 20-inch stems. Mid spring, Late spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Fringed
A Landini lily flower up close on the plant Landini Asiatic lily with near-black, dark red flowers on 3 to 4 foot stems in June. Early summer3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Asiatic
A Leopard lily lily flower up close on the plant Leopard lily Tall West Coast species lily with nodding orange-red flowers spotted dark brown. Midsummer5–8 ft (150–250 cm)Species
Leaves of Liberty hosta up close Liberty Sport of Sagae with blue-green leaves and wide yellow margins that fade to creamy white. Early summer, Midsummer2 ft (66 cm)Medium
A Lilium martagon lily flower up close on the plant Lilium martagon Eurasian species lily with many nodding, maroon-spotted pink to white flowers in summer. Midsummer, Late summer3–6 ft (91–183 cm)Species
Leaves of Love Pat hosta up close Love Pat Hosta with round, intensely corrugated deep blue leaves in a 3 foot clump and white flowers. Early summer19 in (48 cm)Medium
A Magnus coneflower flower up close on the plant Magnus Classic purple coneflower with rose pink, horizontally held petals and a coppery brown cone. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall3 ft (91 cm)Single
A Mariette tulip flower up close on the plant Mariette Heirloom lily-flowered tulip with satin-rose petals and a white base, 22 inches tall. Mid spring, Late spring22 in (56 cm)Lily-flowered
A Marilyn tulip flower up close on the plant Marilyn Lily-flowered tulip with white petals flamed red, 22 inches tall. Mid spring, Late spring22 in (56 cm)Lily-flowered
A Mary Ann tulip flower up close on the plant Mary Ann Greigii tulip in deep rose, pink and white with a yellow base, 12 to 14 inches tall. Early spring12–14 in (30–36 cm)Greigii
A Menton tulip flower up close on the plant Menton Single Late tulip with jumbo rose to salmon-pink flowers on 24-inch stems, introduced in 1971. Late spring2 ft (61 cm)Single late
Leaves of Mighty Mouse hosta up close Mighty Mouse Miniature hosta with thick blue-green leaves edged creamy yellow, then creamy white. Early summer8 in (20 cm)Mini
A Minnow daffodil flower up close on the plant Minnow Miniature tazetta daffodil with clusters of small pale yellow flowers and yellow cups, mid spring. Mid spring5–8 in (13–20 cm)Tazetta
Leaves of Minuteman hosta up close Minuteman Sport of Francee with very dark green leaves and wide pure white margins in an 22 to 24 inch mound. Early summer, Midsummer2 ft (56–61 cm)Large
A Mount Hood daffodil flower up close on the plant Mount Hood White trumpet daffodil that opens pale yellow, 18 to 20 inches, mid spring. Mid spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Trumpet
A Mount Tacoma tulip flower up close on the plant Mount Tacoma Double Late heirloom tulip with fully double white flowers on 15 to 18 inch stems. Late spring15–18 in (38–46 cm)Double late
A Mrs R.O. Backhouse daffodil flower up close on the plant Mrs R.O. Backhouse Historic large-cupped daffodil with white petals and a pale orange pink cup. Mid spring, Late spring16 in (40 cm)Large-cupped
A Mrs. R.O. Backhouse lily flower up close on the plant Mrs. R.O. Backhouse Martagon lily from 1921 with straw yellow, magenta backed flowers on 3 to 5 ft stems. Late spring, Early summer3–5 ft (91–152 cm)Martagon
A Negrita tulip flower up close on the plant Negrita Triumph tulip with deep purple flowers and beetroot-purple veins on 18 inch stems. Mid spring18 in (46 cm)Triumph
A Netty's Pride lily flower up close on the plant Netty's Pride Asiatic lily with intense purple flowers, tipped white, on 2 to 3 foot stems in June. Early summer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Asiatic
A Ollioules tulip flower up close on the plant Ollioules Darwin Hybrid tulip, rose-pink edged white, 18-24 inches, April bloom. Mid spring (estimated) 18–24 in (45–60 cm)Darwin hybrid
A Orange Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant Orange Emperor Fosteriana tulip in carrot-orange with a pale yellow base, later than most Emperors. Early spring, Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Fosteriana
A Orange Pixie lily flower up close on the plant Orange Pixie Dwarf Asiatic lily with orange flowers on stems 10 to 18 inches tall. Early summer, Midsummer10–18 in (25–46 cm)Asiatic
A Pale Purple Coneflower coneflower flower up close on the plant Pale Purple Coneflower Native coneflower with thin, drooping pale pinkish purple rays in June and July. Early summer, Midsummer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Single
Leaves of Pandora's Box hosta up close Pandora's Box Tiny mini hosta with quarter sized blue-green leaves centered in white, 3 inches tall. Midsummer3 in (8 cm)Mini
Leaves of Paradigm hosta up close Paradigm Large sun tolerant hosta with gold leaves edged in blue green. Midsummer22 in (56 cm)Large
Leaves of Patriot hosta up close Patriot White-margined hosta with deep green leaves in a 12 to 20 inch mound and lavender summer flowers. Midsummer, Late summer12–20 in (30–51 cm) Medium (estimated)
A Paul M. Wild peony flower up close on the plant Paul M. Wild Fully double ruby red lactiflora peony, late midseason, 32 to 36 inches tall. Early summer2½–3 ft (81–91 cm)Herbaceous
A Paul Scherer tulip flower up close on the plant Paul Scherer Triumph tulip with purple-black egg-shaped flowers on 16-18 inch stems in mid-spring. Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Triumph
A Pink Charm daffodil flower up close on the plant Pink Charm Large-cupped daffodil with white petals and a coral pink banded cup in mid spring. Mid spring14–18 in (36–46 cm)Large-cupped
A Pink Double Delight coneflower flower up close on the plant Pink Double Delight Double coneflower with deep rose-pink double center, soft pink rays flowers, 21 to 23 inches tall, zones 3 to 9. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall22–24 in (55–60 cm)Double
A Pink Impression tulip flower up close on the plant Pink Impression Darwin Hybrid tulip with jumbo pink flowers on 20 to 22-inch stems in mid spring. Mid spring20–22 in (51–56 cm)Darwin hybrid
A Pink Morning lily flower up close on the plant Pink Morning Martagon lily with dangling soft pink flowers on 3 to 4 ft stems. Late spring3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Martagon
A Pink Parasol daffodil flower up close on the plant Pink Parasol Trumpet daffodil with broad white petals and a fluted peach pink trumpet. Mid spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)Trumpet
A Pink Silk daffodil flower up close on the plant Pink Silk Trumpet daffodil with white petals and a large pink cup on tall stems. Mid spring (estimated) 1½–2 ft (41–61 cm)Trumpet
A PowWow White coneflower flower up close on the plant PowWow White Compact seed-grown coneflower with pure white reflexed petals around a golden yellow cone. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Single
A PowWow Wild Berry coneflower flower up close on the plant PowWow Wild Berry Seed-grown coneflower with deep purple-pink single flowers on compact, branched plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Single
A Primadonna Deep Rose coneflower flower up close on the plant Primadonna Deep Rose Purple coneflower with large deep rose flowers on sturdy, branched stems. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer2½–3 ft (76–91 cm)Single
A Pueblo daffodil flower up close on the plant Pueblo Jonquilla daffodil with creamy white petals and a soft yellow cup, one to three per stem. Mid spring, Late spring10–14 in (25–36 cm)Jonquilla
A Purple Coneflower coneflower flower up close on the plant Purple Coneflower Native coneflower species with purplish pink daisies up to 5 inches across, June to August. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer2–5 ft (61–152 cm)Single
A Quail daffodil flower up close on the plant Quail Jonquilla daffodil with two to three golden yellow flowers per stem on 16 to 18 inch stems. Late spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Jonquilla
A Quebec tulip flower up close on the plant Quebec Multi-flowering greigii tulip, rosy-red with creamy-yellow margins, 14 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring14 in (36 cm)Greigii
A Queen of Night tulip flower up close on the plant Queen of Night Single Late tulip with deep maroon, near-black flowers on 24-inch stems in late spring. Late spring2 ft (61 cm)Single late
A Raspberry Sundae peony flower up close on the plant Raspberry Sundae Herbaceous peony with double cream and raspberry pink flowers on 36-inch stems, Klehm 1968. Late spring3 ft (91 cm)Herbaceous
A Razzmatazz coneflower flower up close on the plant Razzmatazz Double coneflower with rose pink pom-pom with magenta-purple rays flowers, 31 to 35 inches tall, zones 3 to 9. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2½–3 ft (80–90 cm)Double
A Red Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant Red Emperor Heirloom Fosteriana tulip with red flowers over a yellow base, up to 7 inches across. Early spring, Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Fosteriana
A Renkaku peony flower up close on the plant Renkaku Japanese tree peony with semi-double pure white flowers about 8 inches across, grown since at least 1889. Mid spring (estimated) 3–7 ft (91–213 cm)Tree
A Replete daffodil flower up close on the plant Replete Division 4 double daffodil with ivory petals and a ruffled pink and salmon center. Early spring14–18 in (36–46 cm)Double
A Rialto lily flower up close on the plant Rialto Oriental lily with large upward-facing white flowers and a green eye, up to 1.5 m. Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) 3½–5 ft (100–150 cm)Oriental
A Rococo tulip flower up close on the plant Rococo Parrot tulip with ruffled red petals edged in green on 16-inch stems. Late spring16 in (41 cm)Parrot
A Ronaldo tulip flower up close on the plant Ronaldo Triumph tulip, deep carmine-maroon nearly black at base, 14-18 inches, mid spring. Mid spring14–18 in (35–46 cm)Triumph
A Roselily Aisha lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Aisha Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm)Oriental
A Roselily Anouska lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Anouska Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm)Oriental
A Roselily Editha lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Editha Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 22 to 24 inches tall. Midsummer2 ft (56–61 cm)Oriental
A Roselily Isabella lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Isabella Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm)Oriental
A Roselily Natalia lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Natalia Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm)Oriental
A Roselily Tatsjana lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Tatsjana Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 30 to 36 inches tall. Midsummer2½–3 ft (76–91 cm)Oriental
Leaves of Royal Standard hosta up close Royal Standard Large hosta with glossy, wavy green leaves and white flowers in late summer. Late summer2 ft (66 cm)Large
A Ruby Star coneflower flower up close on the plant Ruby Star Seed-grown purple coneflower with carmine red to purple rays, June to August. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Single
A Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida Late-flowering native black-eyed Susan with golden yellow 2 inch flowers, 2 to 3 feet, into October. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Rudbeckia fulgida
Leaves of Sagae hosta up close Sagae Large hosta with frosted blue-gray leaves edged in margins that turn from gold to cream. Midsummer2–2½ ft (61–79 cm)Large
A Salmon Impression tulip flower up close on the plant Salmon Impression Darwin Hybrid tulip, salmon-apricot flowers aging to shell pink on 20 to 22 inch stems. Mid spring20–22 in (51–56 cm)Darwin hybrid
A Salome daffodil flower up close on the plant Salome Large-cupped daffodil with creamy white petals and cups that mature to apricot pink. Early spring, Mid spring18 in (46 cm)Large-cupped
A Shima-Nishiki peony flower up close on the plant Shima-Nishiki Japanese tree peony with semi-double red flowers irregularly striped white around yellow stamens. Mid spring (estimated) 3–6 ft (91–183 cm)Tree
A Shimadaijin peony flower up close on the plant Shimadaijin Japanese tree peony with semi-double reddish purple flowers about 8 inches across and golden stamens. Mid spring (estimated) 3–7 ft (91–213 cm)Tree
A Shirley Temple peony flower up close on the plant Shirley Temple Herbaceous peony with fully double light rose blooms that fade to white, 30 to 32 inches tall. Late spring2½ ft (76–81 cm)Herbaceous
A Siberia lily flower up close on the plant Siberia Oriental lily with large pure white flowers on 32 to 36 inch stems. Early summer, Midsummer2½–3 ft (81–91 cm)Oriental
Leaves of So Sweet hosta up close So Sweet Vigorous hosta with green leaves and narrow creamy white margins, 9 by 12 inches. Midsummer, Late summer9 in (23 cm)Medium
A Sombrero Salsa Red coneflower flower up close on the plant Sombrero Salsa Red Compact Sombrero coneflower with overlapping orange-red petals and an orange-brown cone. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer2 ft (61–66 cm)Single
Leaves of Stained Glass hosta up close Stained Glass Gold hosta with wide dark green margins, a 15 by 48 inch mound and pale lavender late summer flowers. Late summer15 in (38 cm)Medium
A Starfighter lily flower up close on the plant Starfighter Oriental lily with upward-facing crimson red flowers edged white on 3 to 4 foot stems. Midsummer, Late summer3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Oriental
Leaves of Sum and Substance hosta up close Sum and Substance Giant hosta with glossy chartreuse to gold leaves and more sun tolerance than most hostas. Midsummer, Late summer3 ft (91 cm)Giant
A Sunny Morning lily flower up close on the plant Sunny Morning Martagon lily with yellow and orange shaded flowers on 3 to 4 ft stems. Late spring3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Martagon
Leaves of T Rex hosta up close T Rex Giant hosta with matte, slightly wavy green leaves up to about 18 inches long. Early summer, Midsummer2½–3 ft (76–91 cm)Giant
A Tahiti daffodil flower up close on the plant Tahiti Division 4 double daffodil with bright yellow petals and red orange ruffles. Mid spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)Double
A Taiyo peony flower up close on the plant Taiyo Japanese tree peony with semi-double bright red flowers and yellow centers, blooming early in the season. Mid spring, Late spring3–6 ft (91–183 cm)Tree
A Tete a Tete daffodil flower up close on the plant Tete a Tete Miniature daffodil with bright yellow flowers, 6 to 8 inches tall, early to mid spring. Early spring, Mid spring6–8 in (15–20 cm)Miscellaneous
A Thalia daffodil flower up close on the plant Thalia Heirloom triandrus daffodil with nodding pure white flowers, 12 to 14 inches, mid to late spring. Mid spring, Late spring12–14 in (30–36 cm)Triandrus
A Tiny Padhye lily flower up close on the plant Tiny Padhye Dwarf Asiatic lily with white-tipped petals stained deep red, 40 to 45 cm tall. Midsummer16–18 in (40–45 cm)Asiatic
Leaves of Tiny Tears hosta up close Tiny Tears Very small venusta hybrid hosta with tiny green heart shaped leaves in tight clumps. Early summer2 in (5 cm)Mini
A Tom Pouce lily flower up close on the plant Tom Pouce Oriental lily with pale pink petals marked soft yellow, blooming late summer. Late summer, Fall (estimated) 3–3½ ft (90–100 cm)Oriental
A Toronto tulip flower up close on the plant Toronto Multi-flowering greigii tulip with tangerine-red petals and mottled foliage, 14 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring14 in (36 cm)Greigii
A Tulipa sylvestris tulip flower up close on the plant Tulipa sylvestris Fragrant yellow species tulip with green outer petals, 8 to 12 inches tall, blooming in April. Mid spring8–12 in (20–30 cm)Species
A Turk's cap lily lily flower up close on the plant Turk's cap lily Tall native species lily with nodding, maroon-spotted orange Turk's cap flowers in July. Midsummer4–7 ft (122–213 cm)Species
Leaves of Twist of Lime hosta up close Twist of Lime Mini hosta with chartreuse yellow leaves edged in green, 4 to 8 inches tall. Late spring4–8 in (10–20 cm)Mini
A Virgin coneflower flower up close on the plant Virgin Compact purple coneflower cultivar with white rays and a green cone. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Single
A White Lion daffodil flower up close on the plant White Lion Heirloom Division 4 double daffodil with creamy white petals and yellow ruffles. Mid spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)Double
A White Swan coneflower flower up close on the plant White Swan White form of purple coneflower with drooping white petals around a greenish-brown cone. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2½–3 ft (75–90 cm)Single
Leaves of Wide Brim hosta up close Wide Brim Medium hosta with rugose dark green leaves and wide creamy margins, pale lavender summer flowers. Midsummer, Late summer12–18 in (30–46 cm)Medium

How to choose

  1. Read the Sun column closely. Some plants here are listed for part shade only, others for full shade as well.
  2. Check the Hardiness column against your USDA zone.
  3. Compare the Bloom time column to keep something in flower through the season.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Abiqua Drinking Gourd Medium hosta 18 in (46 cm) 3–9 Early summer Part shade, Full shade
Acapulco Oriental lily 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 3–9 Midsummer (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Accent Large-cupped daffodil 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–9 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Angelique Double late tulip 16 in (41 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Apeldoorn Darwin hybrid tulip 18–20 in (45–50 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Arabian Knight Martagon lily 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 4–9 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Arabian Mystery Triumph tulip 18 in (45 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Artist Viridiflora tulip 12–16 in (30–41 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
August Moon Large hosta 1½–2 ft (51–61 cm) 3–8 Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Autumn Frost Medium hosta 12 in (30 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Baby Moon Jonquilla daffodil 6–12 in (15–30 cm) 4–9 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Barcelona Triumph tulip 16–18 in (40–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Bell Song Jonquilla daffodil 12–16 in (30–41 cm) 4–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Big Chief Darwin hybrid tulip 18–24 in (45–60 cm) 3–7 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Big Daddy Large hosta 2 ft (61 cm) 3–9 Late summer Part shade, Full sun
Black Hero Double late tulip 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Black Parrot Parrot tulip 18 in (46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Blue Angel Giant hosta 3 ft (91 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Blue Cadet Small hosta 12 in (30 cm) 3–9 Late spring Part shade
Blue Hawaii Giant hosta 2½ ft (76 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Blue Mouse Ears Mini hosta 8 in (20 cm) 3–9 Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Bressingham Blue Large hosta 2–2½ ft (61–76 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Burgundy Lace Fringed tulip 1½–2 ft (51–66 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Canada lily Species lily 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Part sun, Part shade
Casa Grande Greigii tulip 18 in (46 cm) 3–8 Early spring Full sun, Part shade
Cat and Mouse Mini hosta 3 in (8 cm) 3–9 Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Cheerfulness Double daffodil 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Cheyenne Spirit Single coneflower 2–2½ ft (56–76 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Church Mouse Mini hosta 8 in (20 cm) 3–8 Midsummer Part shade
Claude Shride Martagon lily 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 3–8 Late spring, Early summer Full sun, Part shade
Coconut Lime Double coneflower 2–2½ ft (60–75 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Crystal Star Fringed tulip 16–22 in (41–56 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Dancing Queen Large hosta 18 in (46 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Daydream Darwin hybrid tulip 1½–2 ft (51–61 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Delnashaugh Double daffodil 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Dordogne Single late tulip 2 ft (58–64 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Dr. Alexander Fleming Herbaceous peony 3 ft (86 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Dragon Tails Mini hosta 6–9 in (15–23 cm) 3–8 Midsummer Part sun, Part shade
Dutch Master Trumpet daffodil 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Earth Angel Giant hosta 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) 3–9 Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Easter lily Species lily 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Echinacea tennesseensis Single coneflower 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 5–6 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Elegans Large hosta 2–2½ ft (65–76 cm) 3–9 Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Empress Wu Giant hosta 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Enchantment Asiatic lily 1½–3½ ft (50–100 cm) 4–9 (estimated) Early summer (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Erlicheer Double daffodil 12–14 in (30–36 cm) 6–9 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Estella Rijnveld Parrot tulip 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Exotic Emperor Double early tulip 12–20 in (30–51 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Fancy Frills Fringed tulip 16–22 in (41–56 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Fire and Ice Medium hosta 12–18 in (30–46 cm) 3–8 Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
First Frost Medium hosta 16 in (41 cm) 3–9 Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Fragrant Angel Single coneflower 2–2½ ft (65–75 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Fragrant Bouquet Large hosta 22 in (56 cm) 3–9 (estimated) Late summer Full sun, Part shade (estimated)
Francee Medium hosta 1–2 ft (30–61 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Frances Williams Giant hosta 22 in (56 cm) 3–9 Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Golden Ducat Double daffodil 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Golden Glow Rudbeckia laciniata black-eyed Susan 5–7 ft (152–213 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Green Jewel Single coneflower 20–24 in (50–60 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Guacamole Medium hosta 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–9 Late summer Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Full shade
Guinea Gold Martagon lily 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Halcyon Medium hosta 14–18 in (36–46 cm) 3–9 Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Hanakisoi Tree peony 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) 4–7 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
High Noon Tree peony 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) 4–9 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Ice Follies Large-cupped daffodil 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Irish Eyes Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan 2½ ft (70–80 cm) 5–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Jetfire Cyclamineus daffodil 8–10 in (20–25 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
June Medium hosta 9–12 in (23–30 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Katie Heath Triandrus daffodil 10–12 in (25–30 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Keiko Itoh (intersectional) peony 2½ ft (76 cm) 4–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
King Alfred Trumpet daffodil 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–7 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Kinkaku Tree peony 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) 4–7 Late spring, Early summer Full sun, Part shade
Krossa Regal Giant hosta 3–3½ ft (91–102 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Lakeside Paisley Print Small hosta 10 in (25 cm) 3–8 Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Lambada Fringed tulip 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Landini Asiatic lily 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 3–10 Early summer Full sun, Part shade
Leopard lily Species lily 5–8 ft (150–250 cm) 5–9 Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Liberty Medium hosta 2 ft (66 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Lilium martagon Species lily 3–6 ft (91–183 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Love Pat Medium hosta 19 in (48 cm) 3–8 Early summer Part shade
Magnus Single coneflower 3 ft (91 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Mariette Lily-flowered tulip 22 in (56 cm) 3–7 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Marilyn Lily-flowered tulip 22 in (56 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Mary Ann Greigii tulip 12–14 in (30–36 cm) 3–8 Early spring Full sun, Part shade
Menton Single late tulip 2 ft (61 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Mighty Mouse Mini hosta 8 in (20 cm) 3–9 Early summer Part shade, Full shade
Minnow Tazetta daffodil 5–8 in (13–20 cm) 5–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Minuteman Large hosta 2 ft (56–61 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Mount Hood Trumpet daffodil 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Mount Tacoma Double late tulip 15–18 in (38–46 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Mrs R.O. Backhouse Large-cupped daffodil 16 in (40 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Mrs. R.O. Backhouse Martagon lily 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) 3–7 Late spring, Early summer Full sun, Part shade
Negrita Triumph tulip 18 in (46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Netty's Pride Asiatic lily 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–10 Early summer Full sun, Part shade
Ollioules Darwin hybrid tulip 18–24 in (45–60 cm) 3–8 Mid spring (estimated) Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Orange Emperor Fosteriana tulip 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Orange Pixie Asiatic lily 10–18 in (25–46 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Pale Purple Coneflower Single coneflower 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–10 Early summer, Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Pandora's Box Mini hosta 3 in (8 cm) 3–7 Midsummer Part sun, Part shade
Paradigm Large hosta 22 in (56 cm) 3–9 (estimated) Midsummer Full sun, Part shade (estimated)
Patriot Medium hosta (estimated) 12–20 in (30–51 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Paul M. Wild Herbaceous peony 2½–3 ft (81–91 cm) 3–8 Early summer Full sun, Part shade
Paul Scherer Triumph tulip 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Pink Charm Large-cupped daffodil 14–18 in (36–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Pink Double Delight Double coneflower 22–24 in (55–60 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Pink Impression Darwin hybrid tulip 20–22 in (51–56 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Pink Morning Martagon lily 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Pink Parasol Trumpet daffodil 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Pink Silk Trumpet daffodil 1½–2 ft (41–61 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Mid spring (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
PowWow White Single coneflower 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
PowWow Wild Berry Single coneflower 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Primadonna Deep Rose Single coneflower 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Pueblo Jonquilla daffodil 10–14 in (25–36 cm) 4–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Purple Coneflower Single coneflower 2–5 ft (61–152 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Quail Jonquilla daffodil 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–9 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Quebec Greigii tulip 14 in (36 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Queen of Night Single late tulip 2 ft (61 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Raspberry Sundae Herbaceous peony 3 ft (91 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Razzmatazz Double coneflower 2½–3 ft (80–90 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Red Emperor Fosteriana tulip 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Renkaku Tree peony 3–7 ft (91–213 cm) 4–7 Mid spring (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Replete Double daffodil 14–18 in (36–46 cm) 3–9 Early spring Full sun, Part shade
Rialto Oriental lily 3½–5 ft (100–150 cm) 4–9 (estimated) Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Rococo Parrot tulip 16 in (41 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Ronaldo Triumph tulip 14–18 in (35–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Roselily Aisha Oriental lily 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Anouska Oriental lily 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Editha Oriental lily 2 ft (56–61 cm) 3–8 Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Isabella Oriental lily 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) 3–10 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Natalia Oriental lily 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) 3–10 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Tatsjana Oriental lily 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) 3–8 Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Royal Standard Large hosta 2 ft (66 cm) 3–9 Late summer Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Full shade
Ruby Star Single coneflower 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 5–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Sagae Large hosta 2–2½ ft (61–79 cm) 3–8 Midsummer Part sun, Part shade
Salmon Impression Darwin hybrid tulip 20–22 in (51–56 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Salome Large-cupped daffodil 18 in (46 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Shima-Nishiki Tree peony 3–6 ft (91–183 cm) 4–9 Mid spring (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Shimadaijin Tree peony 3–7 ft (91–213 cm) 4–9 Mid spring (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Shirley Temple Herbaceous peony 2½ ft (76–81 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Siberia Oriental lily 2½–3 ft (81–91 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
So Sweet Medium hosta 9 in (23 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Sombrero Salsa Red Single coneflower 2 ft (61–66 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Stained Glass Medium hosta 15 in (38 cm) 3–9 Late summer Full sun, Part shade, Full shade
Starfighter Oriental lily 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Sum and Substance Giant hosta 3 ft (91 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Sunny Morning Martagon lily 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
T Rex Giant hosta 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Tahiti Double daffodil 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Taiyo Tree peony 3–6 ft (91–183 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Part shade, Full sun
Tete a Tete Miscellaneous daffodil 6–8 in (15–20 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Thalia Triandrus daffodil 12–14 in (30–36 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Tiny Padhye Asiatic lily 16–18 in (40–45 cm) 2–9 Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Tiny Tears Mini hosta 2 in (5 cm) 3–9 Early summer Part shade
Tom Pouce Oriental lily 3–3½ ft (90–100 cm) 4–9 Late summer, Fall (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Toronto Greigii tulip 14 in (36 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Tulipa sylvestris Species tulip 8–12 in (20–30 cm) 5–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Turk's cap lily Species lily 4–7 ft (122–213 cm) 5–8 Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Twist of Lime Mini hosta 4–8 in (10–20 cm) 3–9 Late spring Part shade
Virgin Single coneflower 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
White Lion Double daffodil 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
White Swan Single coneflower 2½–3 ft (75–90 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Wide Brim Medium hosta 12–18 in (30–46 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Part shade, Full shade

Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as part shade and full shade?

University of Wisconsin Extension defines part shade as about 3 to 6 hours of sunlight and full shade as less than 3 hours. It adds that plants preferring full sun can generally handle part shade.

Do shade perennials need special soil care?

University of Wisconsin Extension advises being mindful of soil moisture, since many shade perennials prefer moist soil. Check each plant's record for its soil needs.