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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

Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — The Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium kurabayashii) is a perennial boasting striking maroon to purple blooms

Bulb

Giant Purple Wake Robin

Trillium Kurabayashii

HalfUSDA 6–7
Giant Taro (Alocasia Macrorrhizos) — These can span up to 3-6 feet in length, adding a lush, dramatic touch to any setting; the deep green foliage is held

Perennial

Giant Taro

Alocasia Macrorrhizos

ShadeUSDA 9–11
Giant Timber Bamboo (Phyllostachys Bambusoides) — this evergreen species prefers full sun and can establish an extensive root system

Bamboo

Giant Timber Bamboo

Phyllostachys Bambusoides

FullUSDA 8–11
Giant Velvet Rose (Aeonium Canariense) — displaying cone-shaped clusters of small yellow flowers atop long stems; originating from the Canary Islands, it can

Succulent

Giant Velvet Rose

Aeonium Canariense

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant Yucca (Yucca Elephantipes) — consider its potential height and sculptural form

Shrub

Giant Yucca

Yucca Elephantipes

FullUSDA 10–10
Ginger Ale Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Ginger Ale') — and matures to a modest height of about 12 inches with a similar spread

Ground cover

Ginger Ale Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Ginger Ale'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — with a spread of 2 to 3 feet; the cut flowers of Ginger Lily are excellent for arrangements, image 72

Perennial

Ginger Lily

Hedychium Sp.

FullUSDA 10–10
Girard's Pleasant White Azalea (Azalea 'Girard's Pleasant White') — plant this azalea in well-drained

Shrub

Girard's Pleasant White Azalea

Azalea 'Girard's Pleasant White'

HalfUSDA 5–8
Glacier Azalea (Azalea 'Glacier') — Ideal for creating vibrant borders or as a statement specimen

Shrub

Glacier Azalea

Azalea 'Glacier'

HalfUSDA 6–9
Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — The Glacier Lily, Erythronium grandiflorum, is a delicate native bulb known for its bright yellow blooms

Bulb

Glacier Lily

Erythronium Grandiflorum

FullUSDA 3–9
Glacier Reign™ Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum) — The Syngonium podophyllum is a compact Arrowhead Vine with medium green

Glacier Reign™ Arrowhead Vine

Syngonium podophyllum

Half
Glandular Wood Fern (Dryopteris Intermedia) — it thrives under the canopies of mature trees

Fern

Glandular Wood Fern

Dryopteris Intermedia

ShadeUSDA 4–10
Glitter Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Glitter') — Heuchera 'Glitter' offers vibrant foliage that shimmers like its namesake

Ground cover

Glitter Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Glitter'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Glitter Glamour™ Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema x) — It matures around 8-14 inches tall, with a compact, polished presence for desks and containers

Glitter Glamour™ Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema x

Half
Glowing Embers Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Glowing Embers') — This compact variety reaches up to 4 feet in height and breadth

Shrub

Glowing Embers Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Glowing Embers'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Goldback Fern (Pentagramma Triangularis) — This fern offers subtle texture and striking foliage contrast

Fern

Goldback Fern

Pentagramma Triangularis

HalfUSDA 6–10
Gold Bamboo (Phyllostachys Bambusoides "All Gold') — reaching heights of 10-20 feet with 1-2 inch diameter culms

Bamboo

Gold Bamboo

Phyllostachys Bambusoides "All Gold'

FullUSDA 8–11
Gold Dust Plant (Aucuba Japonica 'Variegata') — from full shade to partial sunlight

Shrub

Gold Dust Plant

Aucuba Japonica 'Variegata'

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–11
Gold-Edged Plantain Lily (Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata') — The Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata', commonly known as Gold-Edged Plantain Lily, is a

Perennial

Gold-Edged Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Golden Anniversary Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Golden Anniversary') — Mature spread is about 18-24 inches with a height of 6-8 inches, ideal for borders or

Ground cover

Golden Anniversary Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Golden Anniversary'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) — making it a resilient choice for various landscapes.<br><br>When incorporating Golden Bamboo into a

Bamboo

Golden Bamboo, Fish Pole Bamboo

Phyllostachys Aurea

FullUSDA 8–11
Golden Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra 'Gold Heart') — Dicentra 'Gold Heart' enchants with its vibrant golden foliage and heart-shaped pink flowers

Perennial

Golden Bleeding Hearts

Dicentra 'Gold Heart'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Golden Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra 'White Gold') — The Golden Bleeding Heart 'White Gold' (Dicentra spectabilis 'White Gold') is a captivating perennial

Perennial

Golden Bleeding Hearts

Dicentra 'White Gold'

HalfUSDA 3–8
Golden Clematis (Clematis Tangutica) — Include this delightful plant in your garden design for a season-long display of golden charm

Vine

Golden Clematis

Clematis Tangutica

HalfUSDA 4–7

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