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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

Edith Bosley Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Edith Bosley') — featuring deep purple-blue flowers that bloom abundantly in spring

Broadleaf Evergreen

Edith Bosley Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Edith Bosley'

FullUSDA 4–7
Edward Goucher Abelia (Abelia X Grandiflora 'Edward Goucher') — The Edward Goucher Abelia is a charming semi-evergreen shrub

Shrub

Edward Goucher Abelia

Abelia X Grandiflora 'Edward Goucher'

FullUSDA 5–10
Electric Eel™ Philodendron (Philodendron x joepii) — The Philodendron x joepii is a tropical houseplant with solid green

Electric Eel™ Philodendron

Philodendron x joepii

Half
Elegans Siebold Hosta (Hosta Sieboldiana 'Elegans') — scientifically referred to as Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'

Perennial

Elegans Siebold Hosta

Hosta Sieboldiana 'Elegans'

HalfUSDA 2–9
Elegant Moraea (Moraea elegans) — Nada Crested Iris (Homeria elegans), a charming perennial, offers striking blooms

Perennial

Elegant Moraea

Moraea elegans

HalfUSDA 8–11
Elephant Ear Philodendron (Philodendron Giganteum) — making it an invaluable asset to any client's garden

Shrub

Elephant Ear Philodendron

Philodendron Giganteum

HalfUSDA 9–10
Elephant Mat (Portulacaria Afra Minima) — It maintains a height and spread of about 8-12 inches

Ground cover

Elephant Mat

Portulacaria Afra Minima

FullUSDA 9–11
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — The Alocasia 'Low Rider' presents as a compact tropical perennial

Perennial

Elephant's Ear

Alocasia 'Low Rider'

ShadeUSDA 9–11
Elephant's Food (Portulacaria Afra) — though it often stays smaller when cultivated in containers; it can reach up to 8-15 feet in height and, image 83

Succulent

Elephant's Food

Portulacaria Afra

FullUSDA 9–11
Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf') — The Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia 'Elf') is a compact evergreen shrub, ideal for small

Broadleaf Evergreen

Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel

Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper (Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'N Gold') — is a vibrant evergreen shrub

Shrub

Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper

Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'N Gold'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Emerald Ripple Peperomia (Peperomia Caperata) — mimicking its native habitat's loamy and rich substratum; the Emerald Ripple should be watered approximately

Ground cover

Emerald Ripple Peperomia

Peperomia Caperata

ShadeUSDA 10–11
English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — The vine clings firmly to walls and other surfaces with its aerial rootlets; fast-growing, it reaches up to 50 feet, image 78

Broadleaf Evergreen

English Ivy

Hedera Helix

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–10
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — The English Yew (Taxus baccata) stands as an iconic evergreen

Shrub

English Yew

Taxus Baccata

FullUSDA 6–10
Enkianthus (Enkianthus Cam. 'Albiflorus') — bell-shaped flowers that adorn the plant in spring

Shrub

Enkianthus

Enkianthus Cam. 'Albiflorus'

FullUSDA 4–9
Eskimo Sunset Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus 'Eskimo Sunset') — features striking variegated leaves with shades of pink

Tree

Eskimo Sunset Sycamore Maple

Acer Pseudoplatanus 'Eskimo Sunset'

HalfUSDA 4–11
Eternal Fragrance Daphne (Daphne X Transatlantica 'Blafra') — Boasting clusters of pinkish-white blooms, it flourishes in well-drained soil with partial shade

Shrub

Eternal Fragrance Daphne

Daphne X Transatlantica 'Blafra'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Ethereal Asparagus Fern (Asparagus x) — Proven Winners - Living Lace® Ethereal - Asparagus Fern - Asparagus x plant details, information and resources

Ethereal Asparagus Fern

Asparagus x

Half
European Gooseberry (Ribes Uva-Crispa) — These blooms are typically insignificant in color; which is critical in preventing fungal diseases such as, image 77

Shrub

European Gooseberry

Ribes Uva-Crispa

HalfUSDA 3–8
Everest Azalea (Azalea 'Everest') — Everest Azalea ('Rhododendron' 'Everest') is a compact evergreen shrub

Shrub

Everest Azalea

Azalea 'Everest'

HalfUSDA 6–11
Evergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — This evergreen perennial thrives in partial to full shade

Grass

Evergold Japanese Sedge

Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold'

HalfUSDA 6–10
Fairy Or Baby Primrose (Primula Malacoides) — Native to the cool highlands of Yunnan

Annual

Fairy Or Baby Primrose

Primula Malacoides

HalfUSDA 3–10
Fairy Wand (Chamaelirium Luteum) — Deer-resistant, it's ideal for naturalistic settings; tapering spike of tiny white flowers that bloom atop each stem in late

Perennial

Fairy Wand

Chamaelirium Luteum

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Fairy Wings Epimedium (Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings') — 'Fairy Wings', is a graceful perennial well-suited for shady areas

Ground cover

Fairy Wings Epimedium

Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings'

HalfUSDA 4–7

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