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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

Frances Williams Hosta (Hosta 'Frances Williams') — Spring brings bell-shaped, white to lavender flowers on stalks above the foliage

Perennial

Frances Williams Hosta

Hosta 'Frances Williams'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Fred Ives Graptoveria (Graptoveria 'Fred Ives') — Ideal for zones 9-11 and thrives in well-draining soil with full to partial sun exposure

Succulent

Fred Ives Graptoveria

Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'

FullUSDA 9–10
Fred Peste Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Fred Peste') — a captivating broadleaf evergreen

Shrub

Fred Peste Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Fred Peste'

FullUSDA 5–9
Fringe Cups (Tellima Grandiflora) — green and pink flowers in the garden

Ground cover

Fringe Cups

Tellima Grandiflora

HalfUSDA 4–7
Fringed Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Eximia) — is a delicate and charming perennial that offers a unique and soft texture to any garden setting

Perennial

Fringed Bleeding Heart

Dicentra Eximia

HalfUSDA 3–9
Fritz Luthi Maidenhair fern (Adiantum x) — Proven Winners - Living Lace® Fritz Luthi - Maidenhair fern - Adiantum x plant details

Fritz Luthi Maidenhair fern

Adiantum x

Half
Frohnleiten Barrenwort (Epimedium 'Frohnleiten') — heart-shaped foliage that transitions from bronze in spring to green

Ground cover

Frohnleiten Barrenwort

Epimedium 'Frohnleiten'

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–8
Frost Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Frost') — a perennial known for its striking silver foliage with deep green veining

Ground cover

Frost Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Frost'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — red blooms dangle elegantly from the arching stems

Shrub

Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry

Ribes Speciosum

HalfUSDA 9–10
Fuchsia Hybrids (Fuchsia X Hybrida) — A sheltered spot ensures protection from harsh winds

Shrub

Fuchsia Hybrids

Fuchsia X Hybrida

HalfUSDA 9–11
Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — to protect the foliage from scorching

Shrub

Full Moon Maple

Acer Shirasawanum

FullUSDA 5–10
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — textured backdrop throughout the growing season

Shrub

Garden Red Currant

Ribes Rubrum

HalfUSDA 3–7
Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — Hardy to USDA zones 4-8, it requires minimal pruning and moderate moisture; requiring minimal winter protection, image 59

Ground cover

Garland Daphne

Daphne Cneorum

HalfUSDA 5–9
Garnet Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Dissectum Garnet') — This deciduous shrub matures to approximately 6-8 feet tall with a comparable spread, offering a

Tree

Garnet Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Dissectum Garnet'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Gartenmeister Bonstedt Fuchsia (Fuchsia Tri. 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt') — it performs exceptionally in zones 10-11 or as a container plant elsewhere

Shrub

Gartenmeister Bonstedt Fuchsia

Fuchsia Tri. 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt'

HalfUSDA 10–10
Georgia Peach Alum Root (Heuchera 'Georgia Peach') — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in part shade to full shade

Perennial

Georgia Peach Alum Root

Heuchera 'Georgia Peach'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Ghost Aloe (Aloe Striata Hyb. 'Ghost Aloe') — is a distinctive succulent known for its pale grey-green leaves with a smooth

Succulent

Ghost Aloe

Aloe Striata Hyb. 'Ghost Aloe'

FullUSDA 9–11
Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — commonly known as Ghost Plant; succulent with white blooms, image 86

Succulent

Ghost Plant

Graptopetalum Paraguayense

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant Chain Fern (Woodwardia Fimbriata) — beyond ensuring adequate moisture during extended dry spells

Fern

Giant Chain Fern

Woodwardia Fimbriata

HalfUSDA 8–8
Giant 'Coast to Coast' Hosta (Hosta hybrid) — The Hosta hybrid Giant 'Coast to Coast' is a mounded perennial with thick

Perennial

Giant 'Coast to Coast' Hosta

Hosta hybrid

HalfUSDA 3–9
Giant Gasteria (Gasteria Acinacifolia) — coral-pink to orange-red flowers on tall

Succulent

Giant Gasteria

Gasteria Acinacifolia

HalfUSDA 9–11
Giant 'Hudson Bay' Hosta (Hosta hybrid) — or Hosta hybrid Giant 'Hudson Bay'

Perennial

Giant 'Hudson Bay' Hosta

Hosta hybrid

HalfUSDA 3–9
Giant Leopard Plant (Farfugium Japonicum 'Gigantea') — The Giant Leopard Plant (Farfugium japonicum 'Gigantea') is a robust perennial boasting glossy

Perennial

Giant Leopard Plant

Farfugium Japonicum 'Gigantea'

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Giant Meadow Rue (Thalictrum Rochebruneanum) — Its fern-like foliage, with bluish-green leaves, adds delicate texture to garden spaces

Perennial

Giant Meadow Rue

Thalictrum Rochebruneanum

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9

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