8 Part-shade perennials reliable picks for your backyard

EUPHORBIA AMYGDALOIDES

Shade-loving wood spurge adds zesty flowers and thrives in dappled light with well-drained soil, but beware its invasive nature.

FOAM FLOWER

Tiarella, or foam flower, thrives in moist soils with part to full shade, boasting cream and pink blooms from late spring to summer.

RODGERSIA

Ideal for wet soil in part shade, Rodgersia features lush foliage and pale-pink flowers, thriving near ponds and providing weed suppression.

HYDRANGEAS

Recognizable for their large flowerheads, hydrangeas prefer moist, well-draining soil in part shade, offering versatility in courtyard gardens.

LAMPROCAPNOS

Also known as bleeding hearts, Lamprocapnos blooms from April to June in partial shade, filling gaps between taller plants with delicate weeping hearts.

CLEMATIS

Climbing clematis thrives in partially shaded spots, with star-shaped blooms that require support and look stunning against walls or arbors.

HELLEBORES

Preferring light shade, hellebores offer winter interest with rosy blooms, attracting bees and providing easy propagation for gardeners.

LIRIOPE MUSCARI

Also known as lily turf, Liriope thrives in part to full shade, offering purple flowers in fall and black berries later, perfect for ground cover.