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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

Golden Columbine (Aquilegia Chrysantha) — further nurturing its growth.<br><br>With moderate water requirements; ensuring this species' flourishing vitality

Perennial

Golden Columbine

Aquilegia Chrysantha

HalfUSDA 2–9
Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort (Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea') — Ideal for adding a splash of color to borders or cascading over walls, it stands about 2 to

Ground cover

Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort

Lysimachia Nummularia 'Aurea'

Deep ShadeUSDA 2–10
Golden Currant (Ribes Aureum Var. Gracillimum) — presents a valuable addition to any landscape design; for optimal growth and fruiting, image 68

Shrub

Golden Currant

Ribes Aureum Var. Gracillimum

HalfUSDA 7–9
Golden European Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Aurea') — The Golden European Elder, Sambucus nigra 'Aurea,' is prized for its vibrant, golden-yellow foliage

Shrub

Golden European Elder

Sambucus Nigra 'Aurea'

FullUSDA 5–8
Golden Girl™ Ring of Fire (Philodendron hybrid) — The Philodendron hybrid is a tropical houseplant with glossy green

Golden Girl™ Ring of Fire

Philodendron hybrid

Full
Golden Glen™ Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — This Proven Winners® vine grows from 6 inches to 8 feet long, trailing from baskets or climbing a moss pole

Golden Glen™ Golden Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full
Golden Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Aureum') — Its leaves, shaped like a hand with outstretched fingers, transition to a vibrant orange in fall

Tree

Golden Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Aureum'

FullUSDA 5–10
Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — The Epipremnum aureum is a Proven Winners® Jade Pothos with clear green

Golden Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full
Golden Ray™ Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — Proven Winners - Beautifall® Golden Ray™ - Golden Pothos - Epipremnum aureum plant details

Golden Ray™ Golden Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full
Golden Scaled Male Fern (Dryopteris Affinis) — The soil should ideally be rich

Fern

Golden Scaled Male Fern

Dryopteris Affinis

HalfUSDA 4–8
Golden Star (Chrysogonum Virginianum) — with a spread of 18 to 24 inches

Ground cover

Golden Star

Chrysogonum Virginianum

HalfUSDA 5–9
Golden Tiara Hosta (Hosta 'Golden Tiara') — stands out with its distinctive variegated leaves

Perennial

Golden Tiara Hosta

Hosta 'Golden Tiara'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — golden-yellow foliage that forms cascading mounds with a texture that softens the garden space

Grass

Gold Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Gollum Jade (Crassula Ovata 'Gollum') — Thriving in zones 9-11, it requires minimal water, making it ideal for water-wise gardens

Shrub

Gollum Jade

Crassula Ovata 'Gollum'

FullUSDA 9–11
Goshiki Tea Olive (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Goshiki') — Its leaves display a mosaic of cream, pink, orange, and green hues

Shrub

Goshiki Tea Olive

Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Goshiki'

FullUSDA 7–9
Gothic™ Drop Tongue Plant (Schismatoglottis wallichii) — The Schismatoglottis wallichii is a tropical houseplant with upright

Gothic™ Drop Tongue Plant

Schismatoglottis wallichii

Half
Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — Drought-tolerant once established; the Goumi, Elaeagnus multiflora, is a resilient deciduous shrub reaching 6-10 feet in height

Shrub

Goumi

Elaeagnus Multiflora

FullUSDA 4–9
Grand Tiara Hosta (Hosta 'Grand Tiara') — a robust herbaceous perennial

Perennial

Grand Tiara Hosta

Hosta 'Grand Tiara'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Grape Ivy (Cissus Rhombifolia) — Mature plants can stretch up to 10 feet long and are superb for trellises or hanging baskets; with the right care, Grape Ivy

Vine

Grape Ivy

Cissus Rhombifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Great Expectations Hosta (Hosta 'Great Expectations') — The Hosta 'Great Expectations' is a striking perennial boasting broad, heart-shaped leaves

Perennial

Great Expectations Hosta

Hosta 'Great Expectations'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica) — It sports broad, grass-like leaves up to 12 inches long and thrives in part to full shade; it presents tufted evergreen

Grass

Great Wood Rush

Luzula Sylvatica

FullUSDA 6–9
Green Anaconda Satin Pothos (Scindapsus x) — Proven Winners - Shimmering Falls® Green Anaconda - Satin Pothos - Scindapsus x plant details

Green Anaconda Satin Pothos

Scindapsus x

Half
Green Isle™ Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — It ranges from compact tabletop size to long vines of 6-9 feet when supported or allowed to trail

Green Isle™ Golden Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full
Green Spice Alum Root (Heuchera 'Green Spice') — reaching up to 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide

Perennial

Green Spice Alum Root

Heuchera 'Green Spice'

HalfUSDA 3–10

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