Skip to main content

Gardening in Part Shade

 

A preference for part shade means that a plant needs 3-6 hours of sunlight per day. 


This can be morning sun or afternoon sun.  Some plants have a preference of one over the other, and others do not.


In most regions, sunlight is most direct in the afternoon.  So morning sun is less intense, while afternoon sun is less intense.  This should be considered when deciding whether to place a part-sun plant in an area with morning or afternoon sun.


Here are the plants we have covered so far that prefer part-shade conditions:


The following plants prefer full sun but will tolerate part shade:


Sun recommendations can vary by region.  Plants grown in hot regions or in warmer conditions may need more shade than standard suggestions.


In other words, some of the plants listed above as only tolerating (but not preferring) part shade may actually require part shade, not full sun, when grown in tropical and subtropical areas as well as areas with very direct sun or very hot summers.  


Many spinaches, for example, will bolt if the temperature exceeds 75°F or if it is around 70°F with very direct sunlight.  If grown in spring or fall, they generally grow best and fastest in full sun.  But planting spinach in part shade may enable it to survive longer into the summer and to possibly survive temperatures into the 80s.


Further Reading

Check out these other articles about other sun conditions:



Get your free garden planner!

Get the Plan Ahead! Printable Garden Planner (normally $10) absolutely FREE with email signup. You'll also get our latest content and updates sent directly to your inbox for FREE. Plan your next garden better!

    We respect your privacy. We won't sell your data or send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.




    Popular posts from this blog

    Growing Marshmallow: Quick Facts

    Whether you garden in the ground, in raised beds, on the patio, or anywhere else, marshmallow is a great addition or re-addition to your plant family. Read on for simple, straightforward specifics about growing marshmallow. Jump to: Family | Container Size | Good Companions | Bad Companions | Soil Conditions | Germination | Sun | Water | Temperature Range | Height | Lifespan | Reproduction | When to Harvest | Ingestibility | Further Reading What  Family  Does Marshmallow Belong To? Marshmallow ( Althea officinalis ) belongs to the Malvaceae family , also known as the mallow family . Some of its relatives include okra, hollyhock, and cacao. What Size Container Should I Use for Growing Marshmallow? The minimum container size recommended for marshmallow is 5 gallons. A 5-gallon bucket or container is usually about 12 inches deep.  But the capacity of the container is important because marshmallow needs to spread out in all directions, not just vert...
    Read more

    Growing Kale: Quick Facts

    Whether you garden in the ground, in raised beds, on the patio, or anywhere else, kale is a great addition or re-addition to your plant family.  Read on for simple, straightforward specifics about growing kale. Jump to: Family | Container Size | Good Companions | Bad Companions | Soil Conditions | Germination | Sun | Water | Temperature Range | Height | Lifespan | Reproduction | Yield Per Plant | Ingestibility | Further Reading What  Family  Does Kale Belong To? Kale ( Brassica oleracea var. sabellica ) belongs to the Brassicaceae family , also known as the cabbage family . Some of its relatives include cauliflower , radishes , and broccoli . What Size Container Should I Use for Growing Kale? The minimum container depth recommended for kale is 8 inches.   However, a container that is at least 12 inches deep is preferred.  This size is less likely to cramp the roots, so it can result in larger leaves.   A container that is...
    Read more

    Growing Toothache Plants: Quick Facts

    Whether you garden in the ground, in raised beds, on the windowsill, or anywhere else, toothache plants are a great addition or re-addition to your plant family.  Read on for simple, straightforward specifics about growing toothache plants. This plant is known by a few other common names as well, including spilanthes, electric daisy, buzz buttons, saladcress, jambu, and eyeball plant, among others.  Many of these names were inspired by its rapid numbing action.  See the  Ingestibility  section below for more information. Jump to: Family | Container Size | Good Companions | Bad Companions | Soil Conditions | Germination | Sun | Water | Temperature Range | Height | Lifespan | Reproduction | Yield Per Plant | Ingestibility | Further Reading What Family Do Toothache Plants Belong To? Toothache plants ( Spilanthes acmella ) belong to the Asteraceae family , also known as the daisy family . Some of their relatives include feverfew , sunflowers ,...
    Read more