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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

Guardian Angel Hosta (Hosta 'Guardian Angel') — This striking perennial thrives in partial to full shade

Perennial

Guardian Angel Hosta

Hosta 'Guardian Angel'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina Domestica 'Gulf Stream') — scientifically known as Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'

Shrub

Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina Domestica 'Gulf Stream'

FullUSDA 6–10
Hahn's English Ivy (Hedera helix 'Hahn's') — Reaching 6-9 inches in height with a spread of up to 3 feet, 'Hahn's' thrives in moist, well-drained soil

Ground cover

Hahn's English Ivy

Hedera helix 'Hahn's'

FullUSDA 5–10
Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — Its richly colored leaves

Ground cover

Hairy Alumroot

Heuchera Villosa

HalfUSDA 4–9
Hairy Wood Rush (Luzula Pilosa) — This hardy plant is native to the cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere; grass for full or half or shade, image 66

Grass

Hairy Wood Rush

Luzula Pilosa

FullUSDA 6–9
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — making it an ideal ground cover or border plant

Ground cover

Halcyon Hosta

Hosta 'Halcyon'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–9
Half And Half Hosta (Hosta 'Half And Half') — The Hosta 'Half and Half' is a striking perennial, known for its unique foliage

Perennial

Half And Half Hosta

Hosta 'Half And Half'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Happy Dayz Hosta (Hosta 'Happy Dayz') — The Hosta 'Happy Dayz' is a robust perennial that thrives in partial to full shade

Perennial

Happy Dayz Hosta

Hosta 'Happy Dayz'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Hardy Aloe (Aloe Striatula) — With a low-maintenance profile and drought tolerance

Succulent

Hardy Aloe

Aloe Striatula

FullUSDA 8–11
Hardy Azalea (Azalea 'Hardy Gardenia') — The Hardy Gardenia Azalea (Rhododendron 'Hardy Gardenia') is a resilient shrub prized for its fragrant

Shrub

Hardy Azalea

Azalea 'Hardy Gardenia'

HalfUSDA 6–9
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — The Hardy Begonia, Begonia grandis, is a perennial plant that thrives in the shade; scientifically named Begonia, image 45

Perennial

Hardy Begonia

Begonia Grandis

HalfUSDA 6–7
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — heart-shaped foliage rises to about 6-9 inches

Perennial

Hardy Cyclamen

Cyclamen Hederifolium

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–10
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Coum) — The Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen coum) is a resilient perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-9

Perennial

Hardy Cyclamen

Cyclamen Coum

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–10
Hardy Elephant Ears (Alocasia Wentii) — metallic green leaves with purple undersides

Perennial

Hardy Elephant Ears

Alocasia Wentii

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Ideal for borders or as an accent plant

Perennial

Hardy Fuchsia

Fuchsia Magellanica

HalfUSDA 7–9
Hardy Fuchsia Genii — The Hardy Fuchsia 'Genii' (Fuchsia genii)

Shrub

Hardy Fuchsia Genii

Fuchsia Genii

HalfUSDA 9–11
Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera Delavayi) — Mature specimens reach up to 10-15 feet in height, with a similar spread

Shrub

Hardy Schefflera

Schefflera Delavayi

FullUSDA 10–11
Hartlage Wine Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine') — is a noteworthy shrub praised for its wine-red

Shrub

Hartlage Wine Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine'

FullUSDA 6–9
Hart's Tongue Fern (Asplenium Scolopendrium) — it prefers partial to full shade and moist; wavy-edged foliage adds texture and lush greenery to, image 105

Fern

Hart's Tongue Fern

Asplenium Scolopendrium

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–9
Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — Tolerant of a range of lighting conditions, it thrives best in bright, indirect light

Shrub

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera

Schefflera Arboricola

FullUSDA 10–11
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — It is an excellent choice for a woodland or naturalized garden

Fern

Hay-Scented Fern

Dennstaedtia Punctiloba

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–8
Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — heart-shaped leaves that can reach up to 6 to 8 inches in width and a similar length; allowing them to form a dense

Ground cover

Heartleaf Bergenia

Bergenia Cordifolia

HalfUSDA 3–10
Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera 'Jack Frost') — it provides a substantial ground cover without overpowering companion plantings

Ground cover

Heartleaf Brunnera

Brunnera 'Jack Frost'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–8
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — which are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators

Shrub

Heartleaf Keckiella

Keckiella Cordifolia

FullUSDA 9–11

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