Best Perennials - Perennial Plants

Best Perennials for Shade: 15 Plants That Thrive without Full Sun

Hostas, astilbe, coral bells, ferns and forest grass growing together in a shaded garden bed.

Hosta, astilbe, coral bells, hellebore and bleeding heart lead this list of 15 reliable shade perennials, with picks for full shade, dry shade under trees and fall color, plus tips for designing a shade garden.

Deer-Resistant Perennials: 15 Plants Deer Usually Leave Alone

Lavender, coneflowers, yarrow, sedum and other deer-resistant perennials blooming in a sunny garden bed.

Lavender, catmint, salvia, peony, coneflower and hellebore are among the perennials deer usually leave alone. Here are 15 of the most reliable choices for sun and shade, plus how to protect the plants deer love.