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Full-shade plants

Plants for shade and deep shade: north sides, under canopy, courtyards.

1,155 plants

Full-shade plants in the database

Dragon Lady Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'Meschick') — Dragon Lady Holly (Ilex x aquipernyi 'Meschick') is an elegant

Broadleaf Evergreen

Dragon Lady Holly

Ilex X Aquipernyi 'Meschick'

FullUSDA 4–8
Dragon Tree (Dracaena) — It matures to about 24-36 inches tall

Dragon Tree

Dracaena

Full
Dragon Wing® Pink Bronze Leaf (Begonia interspecific) — The Pink Dragon Wing Begonia

Perennial

Dragon Wing® Pink Bronze Leaf

Begonia interspecific

HalfUSDA 3–10
Dragon Wing® Red Bronze Leaf (Begonia interspecific) — The Red Dragon Wing Begonia

Perennial

Dragon Wing® Red Bronze Leaf

Begonia interspecific

HalfUSDA 3–10
Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia Dunnii) — The Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia dunnii) is a delicate perennial herbaceous plant

Perennial

Dunn's Lobelia

Lobelia Dunnii

FullUSDA 9–10
Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia Californica) — resembling a calabash pipe; this species is native to the chaparral and woodland territories of California

Vine

Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochia Californica

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–8
Dutchman's Pipe Vine (Aristolochia Durior) — These leaves create a lush backdrop, making them ideal for creating private, shaded areas in the garden; purple

Vine

Dutchman's Pipe Vine

Aristolochia Durior

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–8
Dwarf Blue Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell') — The Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell' is a charming

Perennial

Dwarf Blue Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell'

FullUSDA 8–11
Dwarf Crested Iris (Iris Cristata) — it produces exquisite flowers with a typical spread of 1.5 to 3 inches

Perennial

Dwarf Crested Iris

Iris Cristata

HalfUSDA 3–8
Dwarf False Arborvitae (Thujopsis Dolobrata 'Nana') — evergreen conifer prized for its dense

Conifer

Dwarf False Arborvitae

Thujopsis Dolobrata 'Nana'

FullUSDA 5–7
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — Thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil

Shrub

Dwarf Forthergilla

Fothergilla Gardenii

HalfUSDA 4–7
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — is a perennial plant that provides a wealth of charm and texture to any garden design

Perennial

Dwarf Goat's Beard

Aruncus Aethusifolius

HalfUSDA 2–9
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — Hardy in zones 5-11, it requires minimal maintenance and is resistant to deer

Grass

Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag

Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus'

FullUSDA 5–10
Dwarf Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Nana') — It forms dense, dark green, grass-like clumps and thrives in partial to full shade

Grass

Dwarf Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Nana'

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Dwarf Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir') — The Dwarf Oregon Grape 'Compacta John Muir' is an evergreen shrub, reaching 2-3 feet in height

Broadleaf Evergreen

Dwarf Oregon Grape

Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir'

FullUSDA 5–10
Dwarf Tree Fern (Blechnum Gibbum 'Silver Lady') — with regular watering to maintain evenly moist soil conditions

Fern

Dwarf Tree Fern

Blechnum Gibbum 'Silver Lady'

HalfUSDA 10–11
Dwarf Umbrella Plant (Cyperus Alternifolius V. Gracilis) — perennial for deep shade or full or half or shade; its peaceful, yet engaging presence can evoke a

Perennial

Dwarf Umbrella Plant

Cyperus Alternifolius V. Gracilis

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) — though regular watering during prolonged dry spells will keep it looking its best

Ground cover

Dwarf Vinca Or Periwinkle

Vinca Minor

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–10
Earth Angel Hosta (Hosta 'Earth Angel') — blue-green leaves with creamy-white margins

Perennial

Earth Angel Hosta

Hosta 'Earth Angel'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis) — Its canopy can spread approximately 25 to 35 feet; making it a favorite in landscape design for its year-round, image 65

Conifer

Eastern Hemlock

Tsuga Canadensis

FullUSDA 3–4
Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — shrub / tree with pink and red blooms; native to eastern North America, image 94

Shrub

Eastern Redbud

Cercis Canadensis

FullUSDA 4–10
Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — though it will tolerate dappled sunlight

Grass

Eastern Star Sedge

Carex Radiata

FullUSDA 3–9
East Indian Holly Fern (Arachnoides Simplicior 'Variegata') — variegated fronds that exhibit light green centers with dark green edges

Fern

East Indian Holly Fern

Arachnoides Simplicior 'Variegata'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8; cultivated for its tender shoots or, image 59

Vegetable

Edible Asparagus

Asparagus Officinalis

FullUSDA 9–11

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