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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

Fall Leaves™ McColley's Finale (Philodendron hybrid) — is an upright tropical houseplant with red stems and spade-shaped leaves that shift from red to amber to

Fall Leaves™ McColley's Finale

Philodendron hybrid

Half
False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — Notably distinguished by its dark; make sure to provide ample space for its elegant

Shrub

False Aralia

Schefflera Elegantissima

Deep ShadeUSDA 10–11
False Cypress, Compact Hinoki (Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Compacta') — The Compact Hinoki False Cypress

Conifer

False Cypress, Compact Hinoki

Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Compacta'

HalfUSDA 5–9
False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant (Physostegia Virginiana) — approximately 1 inch in length; it thrives in full to partial sun exposure and prefers, image 56

Perennial

False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant

Physostegia Virginiana

FullUSDA 3–9
False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus) — The shrub requires minimal watering once established

Shrub

False Holly

Osmanthus Heterophyllus

FullUSDA 7–9
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — shrub / succulent with orange blooms; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long

Shrub

Fan Aloe

Aloe Plicatilis

FullUSDA 9–11
Fancy-Leafed Caladium (Caladium Bicolor) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it flourishes in partial to full shade

Perennial

Fancy-Leafed Caladium

Caladium Bicolor

Deep ShadeUSDA 11–11
Fanfare Grevillea (Grevillea 'Fanfare') — creating a stunning visual texture

Ground cover

Fanfare Grevillea

Grevillea 'Fanfare'

FullUSDA 9–11
Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — tropical feel to temperate landscapes; expect to see loose clusters of bright yellow

Perennial

Farfugium

Farfugium Japonicum

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–9
Fence Aloe (Aloe Tenuior) — is an incredibly versatile and attractive plant

Succulent

Fence Aloe

Aloe Tenuior

FullUSDA 9–11
Fern Asparagus (Asparagus Setaceus) — consider its delicate texture; so caution should be exercised if pets or small children are present in the garden space

Fern

Fern Asparagus

Asparagus Setaceus

FullUSDA 9–11
Fern Pine (Podocarpus Gracilior) — or as a stately specimen plant; is a versatile and attractive evergreen that lends a touch of grace and tropical elegance to

Conifer

Fern Pine

Podocarpus Gracilior

FullUSDA 9–10
Fetterbush (Leucothoe Fontanesiana) — emitting a subtle fragrance and providing a nectar source for local pollinators; lance-shaped leaves that, image 65

Broadleaf Evergreen

Fetterbush

Leucothoe Fontanesiana

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–9
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — glossy violin-shaped leaves that can reach up to 18 inches in length; which indoors can reach, image 59

Broadleaf Evergreen

Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig

Ficus Lyrata

FullUSDA 10–10
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — The Staghorn should be watered approximately once a week or when the medium feels dry to the touch; this tropical

Fern

Filipino Staghorn Fern

Platycerium Grande

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Fire And Ice Hosta (Hosta 'Fire And Ice') — it thrives in well-drained soil and prefers partial to full shade

Perennial

Fire And Ice Hosta

Hosta 'Fire And Ice'

HalfUSDA 4–8
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia patens) — ensuring prolonged visual interest.<br><br>Adaptable to both full sun and partial shade

Perennial

Firecracker Bush

Hamelia patens

FullUSDA 9–10
Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — Originating from South India and Sri Lanka

Shrub

Firecracker Flower

Crossandra Infundibuliformis

FullUSDA 10–11
Firecracker Fuchsia (Fuchsia Paniculata) — well-drained soil with consistent moisture

Shrub

Firecracker Fuchsia

Fuchsia Paniculata

HalfUSDA 8–11
Fireglow Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Fireglow') — fiery red foliage that maintains color throughout summer

Tree

Fireglow Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Fireglow'

HalfUSDA 5–10
Fire Island Hosta (Hosta 'Fire Island') — Prominent reddish stems display lavender flowers in midsummer

Perennial

Fire Island Hosta

Hosta 'Fire Island'

HalfUSDA 3–9
First Dance Hosta (Hosta 'First Dance') — showcasing golden-yellow leaves edged in a rich green margin

Perennial

First Dance Hosta

Hosta 'First Dance'

HalfUSDA 3–9
First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — Expect lavender flowers in midsummer

Perennial

First Frost Hosta

Hosta 'First Frost'

HalfUSDA 3–9
First Frost™ Never Never Plant (Ctenanthe setosa) — It grows 12-36 inches tall, forming an upright, lush clump for desktops or low-light interiors

First Frost™ Never Never Plant

Ctenanthe setosa

Half

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