Filtered seeds
Seeds for partial shade
The seeds that match your filters, A to Z. Open one to see how to grow it, or switch a filter off to widen the list.
Seeds 49–94, A to Z
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Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Lavatera
Malva trimestris
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Linaria
Linaria maroccana
Difficulty: Moderate
Lisianthus
Eustoma grandiflorum
Difficulty: ChallengingGrows in pots
Loose-Leaf Lettuce
Lactuca sativa var. crispa
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Loquat
Eriobotrya japonica
Difficulty: Moderate
Lovage
Levisticum officinale
Difficulty: Moderate
Maltese Cross
Silene chalcedonica
Difficulty: Easy
Mint
Mentha spicata
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Mustard Greens
Brassica juncea
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Nemesia
Nemesia strumosa
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Nemophila
Nemophila menziesii
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Oakleaf Lettuce
Lactuca sativa var. crispa
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Obedient Plant
Physostegia virginiana
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Oriental Poppy
Papaver orientale
Difficulty: Moderate
Pansy
Viola × wittrockiana
Difficulty: ModerateGrows in pots
Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Pasque Flower
Pulsatilla vulgaris
Difficulty: ModerateGrows in pots
Pawpaw
Asimina triloba
Difficulty: Challenging
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
Difficulty: ModerateGrows in pots
Purple Carrot
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Difficulty: Moderate
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Radish
Raphanus sativus
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Red Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra
Difficulty: Moderate
Red-Veined Sorrel
Rumex sanguineus
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Romaine Lettuce
Lactuca sativa var. longifolia
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Rose Campion
Silene coronaria
Difficulty: Easy
Rose Mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos
Difficulty: ModerateGrows in pots
Salsify
Tragopogon porrifolius
Difficulty: Easy
Scarlet Flax
Linum grandiflorum
Difficulty: Easy
Scarlet Sage
Salvia splendens
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
Difficulty: ModerateGrows in pots
Sneezeweed
Helenium autumnale
Difficulty: Easy
Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
Difficulty: ModerateGrows in pots
Sweet Alyssum
Lobularia maritima
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
Swiss Chard
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Difficulty: Easy
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Difficulty: ModerateGrows in pots
Torenia
Torenia fournieri
Difficulty: ModerateGrows in pots
Watercress
Nasturtium officinale
Difficulty: ModerateGrows in pots
White Clover
Trifolium repens
Difficulty: Easy
Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
Difficulty: Moderate
Woodland Sage
Salvia nemorosa
Difficulty: EasyGrows in pots
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When to start each seed
Counted from your area's average last spring frost date. Find yours from a local weather service or garden center, then count back or forward.
8+ weeks before
Start indoors early
Dusty Miller10–15 wk beforeIndoors
Rose Mallow12 wk beforeIndoors
Lisianthus10–12 wk beforeIndoors
Ageratum8–10 wk beforeIndoors
Butterfly Weed8–10 wk beforeIndoors
Columbine8–10 wk beforeIndoors
Forget-Me-Not8–10 wk beforeIndoors
Thyme8–10 wk beforeIndoors
Carpathian Bellflower7–9 wk beforeIndoors
Rose Campion7–9 wk beforeIndoors
4–7 weeks before
Indoors or a cold frame
African Marigold6–8 wk beforeIndoors
Black-Eyed Susan Vine6–8 wk beforeIndoors
Butterhead Lettuce6–8 wk beforeIndoors
Carnation6–8 wk beforeIndoors
Cornflower6–8 wk beforeIndoors
Gomphrena6–8 wk beforeIndoors
Lavatera6–8 wk beforeIndoors
Lettuce6–8 wk beforeIndoors
Loose-Leaf Lettuce6–8 wk beforeIndoors
Lovage6–8 wk beforeIndoors
Nemophila6–8 wk beforeIndoors
Oakleaf Lettuce6–8 wk beforeIndoors
Parsley6–8 wk beforeIndoors
Torenia6–8 wk beforeIndoors
Sweet Alyssum5–6 wk beforeIndoors
Cerinthe4–6 wk beforeIndoors
Dwarf Morning Glory4–6 wk beforeIndoors
Lemon Balm4–6 wk beforeIndoors
Nasturtium4–6 wk beforeIndoors
1–3 weeks before
Hardy seeds go out
Chinese Forget-Me-Not3–4 wk beforeIndoors
Butterhead Lettuce2–3 wk beforeOutdoors
Carrot2–3 wk beforeOutdoors
Lettuce2–3 wk beforeOutdoors
Loose-Leaf Lettuce2–3 wk beforeOutdoors
Mustard Greens2–3 wk beforeOutdoors
Oakleaf Lettuce2–3 wk beforeOutdoors
Purple Carrot2–3 wk beforeOutdoors
Radish2–3 wk beforeOutdoors
Red Cabbage2–3 wk beforeOutdoors
Romaine Lettuce2–3 wk beforeOutdoors
Lavatera2 wk beforeOutdoors
From the last frost
Sow at or after the last frost
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Fastest to sprout
Days from sowing until the first shoots appear, in good conditions.
Pet friendly
Safe around cats and dogs
Listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs. Each seed's page has the details.
Not safe for pets: borage, buckwheat, caraway, carnation and 5 more.
Small spaces
Perfect for pots and balconies
Every seed here grows in a container. Where it's known, you'll see the smallest pot to use.
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Popular comparisons
Two seeds, every growing fact lined up, so you can pick the one that suits your space.
Questions
Using the seed list
- How many seeds are on SeedBattle?
- 223 so far, in 4 categories: vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruits & other. A new seed appears here as soon as its page is published.
- How do the filters work?
- Choose a category, a difficulty, an amount of sun or "Grows in pots". Each group takes one choice at a time, and choosing it again switches it off. Choices from different groups add up, so Easy plus Grows in pots shows only the easy seeds that grow in containers.
- What order are the seeds in?
- A to Z by their common name. Each page shows up to 48 seeds, with a link to the next page when there are more.
- How is difficulty rated?
- Every seed is rated easy, moderate or challenging by our editors, going by how easily it grows from seed.
- What do the sun filters mean?
- Full sun means 6 or more hours of direct sun, partial shade a few hours, and full shade little or no direct sun. Many seeds grow in more than one, so they show up under each.
- What does "Grows in pots" mean?
- Trusted growing sources say the seed can be grown in a container. Where the smallest pot to use is known, you'll find it on the seed's page.
- Can I compare seeds?
- Yes. The compare page lines up the growing facts of up to three seeds side by side, from germination and spacing to sun, water and pet safety.
Not sure which one to grow?
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