What are the best flowers to plant in the shade?see details?

It gets sunlight in the late afternoon, like 4 or 5. I don't care if its annual or perennials, but I would prefer something easy! I live in IL. I was thinking about just putting a bunch of wild flowers seeds down but I didn't know if they would grow there. Any suggestions?

What are the best flowers to plant in the shade?see details?
Central Wisconsin here...





Hostas are a good choice and are perennials. Impatiens are good annuals for the shade.





Many wildflowers need sun for most of the day.





Happy gardening
Reply:easy perennials
Reply:I live in nearby IN and we grow marigolds that do very well with late afternoon sun.
Reply:for showy color use impatiens they are great for shady spots. they are annuals and bloom all summer long
Reply:Hostas love shade, but can do well in partial sun, too. And they have nice blooms, too. There are varigated, or solids, or huge ones.
Reply:eski lover has a great answer for you vinca
Reply:I have an area of my yard that is shaded for most of the day, but also gets afternoon sun. I planted vinca vines and they are taking over. The bloom profusely and come back every year.
Reply:Rhododendron %26amp; hydrangea are nice flowering bushes that do well in the shade. Toad lilly and japanese painted fern are 2 of my favorite shade loving perennials.