Top 10 Most Shade-Tolerant Outdoor Plants

1. Ferns

Ferns are relatively shade-tolerant outdoor plants, such as Boston fern, kidney fern, phoenix fern, etc. They do not require strong light exposure and are more suitable to grow in a relatively cool environment. They cannot withstand exposure to the sun and may cause burns and yellow leaves under strong light.

2. Begonia

The leaves of Begonia are emerald green, and the flowers are stunningly pink. Begonia is relatively shade-tolerant and can grow and bloom successfully even in locations with low light, so it has a relatively high ornamental value.

3. Astilbe

Astilbe likes to grow in a cool and humid location. It can also grow well in a shady corner and bloom successfully. Astilbe likes slightly moist soil and needs to be kept well hydrated during its growth period. Astilbe has colorful flowers, with long inflorescences clustered together, which is very beautiful.

4. Toad Lily

The toad lily has a peculiar flower shape and colorful colors, with white, pink, purple and other colors mixed together. Toad lily is relatively shade-tolerant and does not require too much sunlight for daily growth.

5. Colorful caladium

The leaves of the colorful taro are colorful and beautiful, and look amazing. Colored caladium is suitable for planting in locations with scattered light and cannot grow in locations with strong light.

6. Other plants

In addition, there are impatiens, four-o'clock shrubs, peonies, quince crabapples, and hydrangeas.