Hi Susan, While many perennials enjoy sun, there are certainly some great plants that prefer partial shade. Perennials that come to mind are: phlox, lungwort, hosta, astilbe, bleeding heart, heuchera. At your garden center, stroll around and the perennials for shade are usually separated from the perennials for sun. Each plant will have a tag telling you their preferences. You can also browse online. For example, this flower company has collections for shade which may provide inspiration:
Hi Susan, While many perennials enjoy sun, there are certainly some great plants that prefer partial shade. Perennials that come to mind are: phlox, lungwort, hosta, astilbe, bleeding heart, heuchera. At your garden center, stroll around and the perennials for shade are usually separated from the perennials for sun. Each plant will have a tag telling you their preferences. You can also browse online. For example, this flower company has collections for shade which may provide inspiration: