Sun Exposure

Full Sun	At least 6 hours of continuous direct sunlight
Partial Sun / Partial Shade	·   User interchangeably ·   3 - 6 hours of sun each day, preferably in the morning and early afternoon ·   Partial Sun    – filtered light, with most sun being received during the afternoon hours.  Shade usually occurs during the morning hours ·   Partial Shade – need some relief from the intense late afternoon sun, either from shade provided by a nearby tree or planting it on the east side of a building
Full Shade	Less than 3 hours of direct sunlight each day, with filtered sunlight during the rest of the day Full shade does not mean no sun. There aren't many plants, except mushrooms, that can survive in the dark
Dappled Light	Dappled pattern of light created on the ground, as cast by light passing through high tree branches. This is the middle ground, not considered shady, but not sunny either. Dappled remains constant throughout the day