The 14 best shade-tolerant seeds of 2025

Flower Seeds: Premium bulk package of wildflower seeds to establish a colorful garden filled with red flowers, orange flowers, yellow flowers, blue flowers, pink flowers, purple flowers and more!

Annual Flower Seeds: Includes varieties like cornflower, clarkia, coreopsis plains, forget me not, rocket larkspur, baby’s breath, rose mallow, baby blue eyes and Shirley poppy.

Perennial Flower Seeds: Includes varieties like Columbine, wallflower, daisies, lance leaved coreopsis, sweet William and common foxglove.

Butterfly Garden: Attracts a large variety of pollinators to the garden, such as butterflies, bumblebees, honeybees, common bees, ladybugs, hummingbirds and more!

Large Quantity: Each pouch is packed with thousands of pure live seeds with no added fillers. All packed fresh for the current and following growing seasons.

Quality: All wildflower seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.

Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.

Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 5" wide by 7" tall.

Freshness: All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!

Freshness: All wildflower seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!

The perfect mix of Tall Fescue and Fine Fescue to thrive in shady conditions

Grow thick, green grass in areas of your lawn that don't receive much sunlight

Contains just the right amount of fertilizer to help your lawn succeed

Requires only 2 to 6 hours of sunlight

Disease and traffic-resistant for a strong, durable lawn

Uses 30% less water versus ordinary grass seed

See results in 8 to 16 days

This bag covers up to 1,750 sq. ft.

EXTRA LARGE PACKET contains over 1 full ounce of pure live seeds (7,500+ seeds) - Enough to cover 100 square feet.

THE FRESHEST SEEDS available lead to high germination rates, making your gardening easy, successful, and fun.

PREMIUM PACKAGING designed for optimal seed storage, with full planting instructions and reusable zipper - Great for gift giving.

Contains the following: Common Name (Scientific Name), Garden Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris), Bachelor's Button (Centaurea cyanus), Siberian Wallflower (Cherianthus allionii), Daisy Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum maximum), Clarkia Mix (Clarkia elegans), Lance Leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria)

Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum amabile), Rocket Larkspur (Delphinium consolida), Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus), Common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), Annual Baby's Breath (Gypsophila elegans), Rose Mallow (Lavatera trimestris), Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila menziesii), Shirley Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)

PREMIUM FINE TURF: This elite mix combines 20% Hard Fescue, 40% Chewings Fescue, and 40% Creeping Red Fescue, making it ideal for both northern and southern lawns. Perfect for shaded areas, this carpet-like dense shade grass seed blend thrives in full sun to full shade conditions, offering a lush, fine-textured lawn that's adaptable to various climates and soil types.

OPTIGROWTH COATING FOR ENHANCED GERMINATION: The advanced OptiGrowth Coating on this lawn grass seed ensures superior seed-to-soil contact, resulting in uniform spread and faster, more reliable germination. This coating makes the Legacy blend a premium choice for hard-to-grow areas, whether you're planting grass seed for dense shade or sunny lawns.

COATED WITH ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS FOR VIGOROUS GROWTH: Infused with essential nutrients like Zinc, Phosphorus, and Nitrogen, plus Elko kelp, the OptiGrowth Coating promotes robust seed growth. This blend is particularly effective for lawns that face challenging conditions, such as those in shaded areas or regions with poor soil quality, including sandy soils.

DURABLE & RESILIENT TURF: This cool season grass seed mix, combined with the benefits of the OptiGrowth Coating, creates a dense, resilient lawn that can withstand heavy foot traffic, drought, and harsh weather conditions. This makes it ideal for golf courses, residential lawns, and high-traffic areas, ensuring year-round beauty with minimal maintenance. It’s also a great choice for overseeding existing lawns.

EASY APPLICATION & UNIFORM COVERAGE: The OptiGrowth Coating ensures consistent seed distribution, making it easy to apply and resulting in an evenly covered lawn. Suitable for use in various regions, including southern states like Florida and the northeast, Outsidepride seeds grows quickly, establishing a thick, healthy turf that’s perfect for both sun and shade areas.

COMPLETE 15-VARIETY ORGANIC HERB SEEDS KIT: This curated seed collection features 15 essential culinary and medicinal herbs including Basil, Chamomile, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Oregano, Parsley, Peppermint, Purple Basil, Rosemary, Sage, Spearmint, and Thyme. Each packet contains a generous number of non-GMO seeds, perfect for building a full herb garden indoors or outdoors.

CERTIFIED USDA ORGANIC AND NON-GMO VERIFIED: Grown in the USA using sustainable practices, these herb seeds are free from harmful chemicals, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers. Each seed packet is USDA Organic certified, ensuring you're planting herbs that are as pure and natural as they come. They’re ideal for health-conscious growers who want to enjoy homegrown ingredients without compromising quality or the environment.

GROW INDOORS, OUTDOORS, OR IN CONTAINERS ALL YEAR ROUND: Designed for versatile growing, these heirloom herb seeds thrive in garden beds, balcony containers, kitchen windowsills, or greenhouses. Suitable for all seasons, this kit enables you to maintain a fresh supply of aromatic herbs regardless of your space or climate. Perfect for apartment dwellers, suburban gardeners, and homesteaders alike.

PERFECT FOR COOKING, TEAS, AND NATURAL REMEDIES: From fresh basil for your caprese salad to soothing chamomile for bedtime tea, this organic herb seed kit supports a wide range of uses. Add flavor to your meals, fragrance to your home, or healing to your daily routine. Popular picks like peppermint, sage, and thyme offer holistic benefits beyond the kitchen—ideal for DIY salves, herbal infusions, and wellness blends.

GENEROUS SEED COUNTS WITH HIGH GERMINATION RATES: This set is designed for reliable sprouting and extended harvests. Whether you're planting a compact countertop herb garden or a larger outdoor setup, the abundance of seeds ensures you get a great return on your effort. Each packet is clearly labeled for ease of use, making it beginner-friendly and a thoughtful gift for gardening enthusiasts.

Diverse Harvest: Enjoy 11 easy-to-grow vegetable varieties with our seed kit; perfect for cultivating a healthy and abundant garden. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, heirloom seeds

Winter Garden Ready: Includes a selection of premium winter vegetable seeds; curated for cold weather resilience and exceptional flavor

Sourced and Packed in the USA: NatureZ Edge seeds are non-GMO and heirloom varieties; carefully sourced from U.S. suppliers and packed in resealable, moisture-proof pouches for lasting freshness

Easy to Grow: Each seed packet includes step-by-step growing instructions; perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike

Quality Assurance: Our seeds are tested for high germination rates; grow your vegetable garden with confidence knowing we stand behind our products

Huge Value -18 Most Popular Culinary Herbs non-GMO Heirloom Seeds - LESS THAN $1.30 PER SEED VARIETY - 10180 herbs seeds including: Basil, Catnip, Chervil, Chives, Cilantro (Coriander), Dill, Fennel, Thyme, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Oregano, Marjoram, Mountain Mint, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Summer Savory, Tarragon

Easy & Fun Growing Experience with our online guides - Don’t plant disappointment! We send only super hearty seeds with the highest germination rate and fast sprout. Our detailed growing guide helps you grow the garden of your dream like a PRO.

Fresh Culinary Herbs All Year Round at Indoor or Outdoor Gardens - Plant seeds all year round indoors as a window herb garden or transfer them to raised planter to enjoy healthy meals with amazing herbs all year. Plant more and use as sprouts or microgreens with the help of our cooking guide.

Outstanding Gift - for couples, vegetarians, vegans, gardeners, house survivalist, people who are looking for a new hobby or trying something new. Can be used for a variety of occasions - as a housewarming, babyshower, birthday, anniversary gift and more.

Made in the USA by Small Family-Owned Business - Quality You Can Trust - Our herb kit seeds are tested at 90%+ germination rates before being sealed to last for up to 2 years before you need to plant.

COMPLETE HERB KIT - A diverse selection of 20 carefully chosen herb seeds

GENEROUS SEED AMOUNT - Explore over 14,300 distinct herb seeds like Basil seeds, Lavender seeds, Coriander seeds, Dill seeds, Parsley seeds and more, specially curated by professional gardeners

NON-GMO & HIGH GERMINATION - born from a deep passion, our brand is shaped by gardeners for gardeners. With 99% purity and exceptional germination rates, our gardening seeds guarantee a thriving garden of healthy and vibrant plants for environmentally conscious gardeners.

PERFECT GARDENING GIFTS - Delight all gardening enthusiasts with this beautifully presented selection. This 20-seed kit makes a nice gardening gift for a woman and is the perfect gardening gift for a man!

EASY TO GROW: With detailed planting, sowing, harvesting and seasonal e-book, growing your own outdoor and/or indoor garden has never been simpler! Even complete beginners and children can enjoy success from this straightforward herbal kit.

New inventoried Wildflower Blends have a RESEALABLE POUCH - Helps wildflower seeds stay fresh by protecting them from moisture, which can cause premature germination or mold growth. It also shields the seeds from exposure to air and light, preventing them from drying out or losing viability over time. By keeping seeds in a sealed environment, the pouch ensures longer shelf life and better germination rates when planted.

Multiple variations of wildflower seeds create a more colorful and vibrant mix because different species bloom in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, adding visual diversity. Since each flower has its own unique blooming period, the mix ensures continuous bursts of color throughout the growing season. Additionally, a diverse blend attracts a wider range of pollinators, enhancing the natural beauty and liveliness of the garden.

🌸 Wildflower Mix 🌿 🌼 Vibrant & Diverse Blooms – A stunning mix of colors, shapes, and sizes for a lively landscape.

🦋 Pollinator Magnet – Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to support biodiversity.

☀️ Sun & Shade Adaptable – Thrives in various light conditions, from full sun to partial shade.

💧 Drought-Tolerant – Many varieties require minimal watering once established.

🌱 Low Maintenance – Easy to grow with little effort, perfect for beginner gardeners.

🌍 Eco-Friendly Choice – Supports local ecosystems and reduces the need for pesticides.

🏡 Great for Any Space – Ideal for gardens, meadows, roadsides, and container planting.

🌾 Seasonal Interest – Blooms from spring to fall, ensuring long-lasting beauty.

100% Pure, Non-GMO Seeds - No fillers, favorites only! Includes 27 easy-to-grow species: Cornflower Tall Blue, Siberian Wallflower, Chinese Houses, Coreopsis Lance Leaf, Sweet William, Foxglove, Purple Coneflower, Annual Dames Rocket, Rose Mallow, Toadflax/Spurred Snapdragon, Scarlet Flax, Lemon Mint, Alpine Forget Me Not, Five Spot, Baby Blue Eyes, Evening Primrose, Annual Phlox Red, Catchfly, Shirley Mixed

Attracts Pollinators - With 250-500 square feet of ground cover, this non-GMO seed mix is sure to bring the bugs and birds to your yard! Easily attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to pollinate blooms.

Perfect for Zones 3-10 - This bulk outdoor mix is a mix of annual and perennial varieties and suitable for all USDA hardiness zones, 3-10. These animal resistant, low-maintenance varieties prefer partial shade and will produce mixed color blooms all spring through fall.

Give the Gift of Beauty - Flower seeds are a gorgeous, eco-friendly gift that can provide lasting beauty outside your home for years to come! Perfect for birthdays, Mothers' and Fathers' Days, weddings, baby and bridal showers, and so much more, no matter where you live.

High Germination - Eden Brother seeds are fresh, 100% pure, high germination, and non-GMO. Always. Our germination rates far exceed industry standards when planted according to instructions.

Cornflower Tall Blue (Centaurea cyanus), Siberian Wallflower (Cheiranthus allionii), Chinese Houses (Collinsia heterophylla), Coreopsis Lance Leaf (Coreopsis lanceolata), Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus), Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Annual Dames Rocket (Hesperis matronalis), Rose Mallow (Lavatera trimestris), Toadflax/Spurred Snapdragon (Linaria maroccana)), Scarlet Flax (Linum grandiflorum), and others, subject to change.

Effortless Growth & High Germination Rate: Pre-treated hosta seeds ensure quick sprouting; Simple planting steps (sow in moist soil, partial shade) for beginners

Thrives in Versatile Growing Conditions: Adapts to USDA zones 3-9; Flourishes in shaded gardens, borders, or containers; Drought-resistant once established; Ideal for urban balconies or woodland landscapes

Striking Foliage for Year-Round Beauty: Produces lush, heart-shaped leaves with variegated patterns; Adds texture to shaded areas; Attracts pollinators while resisting deer/rabbit damage

Low Maintenance & Long-Lived Perennial: Minimal watering needs after initial growth; No complex pruning required; Returns reliably each spring for 5+ years of vibrant displays

Non-GMO Hosta Seeds: Non-GMO seeds rigorously tested for purity; Packaged in resealable moisture-proof bags; If you have any questions, we will go out of our way to help you

🌿 19 shade-tolerant wildflower varieties including Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-Me-Not), Iberis umbellata (Candytuft) & more—ideal flower seeds for shade areas

🌼 3 oz. bulk flower seeds mix contains over 80,000 annual & perennial seeds 🌸 Covers 250 sq ft with colorful blooms all season—perfect for shady gardens, meadows, pathways, and pollinator-friendly landscaping

🐝 Attracts bees, butterflies & other pollinators 🌺 Grow eco-friendly gardens and support biodiversity in shaded or woodland areas—includes flower seeds that thrive in 3–10 growing zones

🎁 Hand-packed in an 8"x6" resealable, illustrated pouch 🎨 Makes a thoughtful gardening gift for Mother’s Day, Christmas, kids, classrooms, and community garden projects—fun & easy to plant

🌱 100% pure, non-GMO flower seeds 🌸 Direct sow outdoors in spring or fall—germinates in 10–30 days in spring or remains dormant until spring if fall planted. Backed by Mountain Valley Seed's germination guarantee

Forget Me Not Seeds

Forget Me Nots are a valuable flower bed addition. Great ground cover that allows bulbs such as tulips to grow up through the plants

Will re-seed and is one of the most shade tolerant of flower

.1 Oz. - Approximately 5000 seeds

The perfect mix of Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass and Fine Fescue to survive sun and moderate shade

Ideal grass seed for lawns that receive sun in some parts and moderate shade in others

Contains just the right amount of fertilizer to help your lawn succeed

For areas getting 4 to 6 hours of sunlight

Excellent disease resistance and very good drought tolerance

Uses 30% less water

See results in 8 to 21 days