Shade plants

Shade in North Texas comes in degrees, and the right plant depends on how much sun a spot really gets. Under mature oaks and pecans, along the north side of a house, or in a fenced corner, the light can range from dappled and part shade to deep shade. This collection gathers Texas native shade plants for those spots, from shrubs and perennials to ground covers.

Every product page lists sun exposure, mature height, and spread, so you can match a plant to your space before you buy. Turk's cap and American beautyberry are good starting points, and lyreleaf sage makes an evergreen ground cover in part shade to shade. Native shade plants also give birds, bees, and butterflies food and cover in the parts of a yard where turf struggles.

Not sure how shady your yard is? Check a spot in the morning, at noon, and in late afternoon, and count the hours of direct sun. Then compare that to each plant's sun information. Shop online for pickup or delivery (in select Fort Worth zip codes), or visit us at a weekend Open House.