Interactive Shade Plant Guide by State
Finding the best shade plants for your location has never been easier! This interactive guide helps you discover the top-performing shade plants based on your state’s climate, soil conditions, and growing zones.
Explore Shade Plants by State
USDA Hardiness Zone Mapping
Not sure what plants will thrive in your area? Use our USDA zone map to determine your climate zone and find shade plants best suited to your conditions.
Select Your State
Use our interactive map or dropdown menu to explore the best shade-loving plants for your specific region.
Northeast Shade Plants
Discover plants suited for shaded gardens in states like New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, where cold winters and humid summers influence plant choices.
Midwest Shade Plants
Find plants that thrive in the varying conditions of the Midwest, from hot summers to cold winters in states like Illinois, Ohio, and Minnesota.
Southern Shade Plants
Explore shade-tolerant plants that can handle the heat and humidity of states like Florida, Texas, and Georgia.
Western Shade Plants
Get recommendations for shade plants that thrive in arid, coastal, and mountainous climates in states like California, Oregon, and Colorado.
Pacific Northwest Shade Plants
Find plants that love the cool, damp, and forested conditions of Washington, Oregon, and Northern California.