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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

Five-Finger Fern (Adiantum Aleuticum) — The Five-Finger Fern (Adiantum aleuticum); thriving in USDA zones 3-8, this fern prefers moist, image 85

Fern

Five-Finger Fern

Adiantum Aleuticum

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–8
Five-Leaf Akebia (Akebia Quinata) — Regular watering is essential

Vine

Five-Leaf Akebia

Akebia Quinata

FullUSDA 4–9
Flame Of The Forest Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame') — The Pieris japonica 'Forest Flame' is a vibrant evergreen shrub

Broadleaf Evergreen

Flame Of The Forest Pieris

Pieris Japonica 'Forest Flame'

HalfUSDA 5–8
Flame Thrower Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Flame Thrower') — This small, deciduous tree reaches 15-20 feet tall and 15 feet wide, perfect for

Shrub

Flame Thrower Eastern Redbud

Cercis Canadensis 'Flame Thrower'

FullUSDA 5–9
Flamethrower Palm (Chambeyronia Macrocarpa) — making it an ideal focal point without overwhelming smaller garden spaces

Palm

Flamethrower Palm

Chambeyronia Macrocarpa

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — shrub for shade; with its year-round blossoming, it provides a continuous pop of color and exotic, image 72

Shrub

Flamingo Flower Plant

Anthurium Scherzerianum

ShadeUSDA 10–11
Florida Azalea (Rhododendron Austrinum) — Native to the southeastern United States; shrub with multi-colored and orange and pink and yellow blooms

Shrub

Florida Azalea

Rhododendron Austrinum

HalfUSDA 5–8
Florists' Cineraria (Senecio X Hybridus) — making them an excellent choice for borders

Annual

Florists' Cineraria

Senecio X Hybridus

HalfUSDA 3–10
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — This plant's compact size makes it ideal for grouped plantings, rock gardens, or as a vivacious border

Perennial

Florists' Cyclamen

Cyclamen Persicum

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–10
Flowering Maple (Abutilon Hybrids) — presenting a semi-tropical ambiance with their pendulous; flowering Maples can be cultivated outdoors year-round

Shrub

Flowering Maple

Abutilon Hybrids

HalfUSDA 9–11
Flowering Tobacco (Nicotiana Alata) — Regular deadheading promotes continued blooming throughout the growing season

Annual

Flowering Tobacco

Nicotiana Alata

FullUSDA 3–10
Foamflower (Tiarella Cordifolia) — The Tiarella cordifolia, commonly known as Foamflower, is a charming, shade-loving perennial; ideal for USDA, image 88

Ground cover

Foamflower

Tiarella Cordifolia

HalfUSDA 4–9
Forsythia Sage (Salvia madrensis) — It can reach heights up to 4-6 feet and spread 3-5 feet wide

Shrub

Forsythia Sage

Salvia madrensis

HalfUSDA 7–11
Fortune Hosta (Hosta Fortunei) — This species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8

Ground cover

Fortune Hosta

Hosta Fortunei

HalfUSDA 10–10
Fortunei Aurea Hosta (Hosta Fortunei 'Aurea') — presents a lush mound of heart-shaped

Ground cover

Fortunei Aurea Hosta

Hosta Fortunei 'Aurea'

HalfUSDA 6–9
Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — Throughout the winter months

Broadleaf Evergreen

Foster's Holly

Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri'

FullUSDA 6–9
Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — making it versatile for various garden settings.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8

Bamboo

Fountain Bamboo

Fargesia Nitida

HalfUSDA 9–10
Fox Grape, Northern Fox Grape (Vitis Labrusca) — Vitis labrusca, commonly known as Fox Grape, is a vigorous deciduous vine native to eastern North America

Vine

Fox Grape, Northern Fox Grape

Vitis Labrusca

FullUSDA 9–10
Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — When integrating Fox Sedge into a landscape

Grass

Fox Sedge

Carex Vulpinoidea

FullUSDA 3–9
Fox Tail Agave (Agave Attenuata) — Appreciated for its rosette formation and absence of thorns; reaching 4-5 feet tall with an equal spread, image 54

Succulent

Fox Tail Agave

Agave Attenuata

FullUSDA 9–11
Fragrant Abelia (Abelia Mosanensis) — The Fragrant Abelia (Abelia mosanensis) is a deciduous shrub with a graceful arching habit; its green foliage turns to

Shrub

Fragrant Abelia

Abelia Mosanensis

FullUSDA 5–10
Fragrant Blue Hosta (Hosta 'Fragrant Blue') — Hosta 'Fragrant Blue' is a charming perennial boasting heart-shaped

Perennial

Fragrant Blue Hosta

Hosta 'Fragrant Blue'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Fragrant Sarcococca Or Sweet Box (Sarcococca Ruscifolia) — commonly known as Fragrant Sweet Box

Ground cover

Fragrant Sarcococca Or Sweet Box

Sarcococca Ruscifolia

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–10
Francee Hosta (Hosta 'Francee') — with a spread of about 36 to 48 inches

Perennial

Francee Hosta

Hosta 'Francee'

HalfUSDA 3–9

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