Free Shade Plant Identifier - Identify Shade Plants by Picture Online Free
Identify any shade plant instantly with our free online shade plant identifier. Upload a picture and discover what shade plant is this with AI-powered image recognition. Fast, accurate, and completely free shade plant identification.
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That patch under the maple or along the north side of the house is where many plants sulk, so it is worth knowing what already succeeds there. Our shade plant identifier names hostas, heucheras, astilbes, ferns, hellebores, bleeding hearts and other shade lovers from a photo, along with how much light they actually need. It helps you copy what works and avoid plants that will struggle.
How It Works
Photograph the leaves clearly in soft, even light; shade plants are often chosen for foliage, so pattern and color matter. Add a shot of the flowers if present and a wider view showing the light conditions around the plant. The result names the species and cultivar where possible, its tolerance for deep, partial or dappled shade, and soil needs.
Key Benefits
- Separates hosta, heuchera and other foliage plants down to common cultivars
- Explains the difference between full shade, part shade and dappled light for each plant
- Identifies woodland natives such as trillium, wild ginger and Solomon's seal
- Notes deer and slug resistance, two big issues in shady gardens
- Free once a day in your browser, no sign-up
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What Our Users Say
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out of 5 based on 15,847 reviews
This plant identifier is amazing! I finally know all the plants in my garden. The AI is incredibly accurate.
Maria G.
Gardener
Accurate identification even for rare species. This is an essential tool for my fieldwork research.
James T.
Botanist
I use it on every hike. The app identified a rare orchid I found! So easy to use.
Sophie L.
Plant Enthusiast
Perfect companion for my nature photography. Quick, reliable, and always accurate.
Robert K.
Nature Photographer
Essential tool for my work. Saves hours of research time identifying plants for clients.
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Landscape Designer
Best plant app I have ever used. Works great and is very accurate on trail plants!
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Hiker
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about shade plant identifier
Upload a clear photo of the foliage and any flowers; the AI identifies the plant and how much shade it tolerates.
Yes, hostas contain saponins that can cause vomiting and diarrhea in pets if eaten.
Heuchera forms a tight clump with small bell flowers on tall, wiry stems, while foamflower often has maple-shaped leaves with dark veins, fluffy white flower spikes and spreads by runners.
Impatiens, begonias, astilbe and bleeding heart provide strong flowering in partial shade.
Fine fescues tolerate some shade, but in deep shade groundcovers or shade perennials usually do better than lawn.
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