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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

Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia X Candida) — These blossoms can range in color from pure white to soft pinks and yellows; thriving in USDA zones 9-12, this plant

Shrub

Angel's Trumpet

Brugmansia X Candida

FullUSDA 10–10
Anne Greenway Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Anne Greenway') — is a vibrant and low-maintenance perennial perfect for brightening up shaded areas in the

Ground cover

Anne Greenway Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Anne Greenway'

HalfUSDA 3–8
Annual Phlox (Phlox Drummondii) — In full bloom from spring to early fall; making it a favored choice for adding a pop of color to any garden, image 84

Annual

Annual Phlox

Phlox Drummondii

HalfUSDA 3–10
Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — "Apostle Plant," stems from the belief that it flowers only when the plant has twelve leaves

Perennial

Apostle Plant

Neomarica Caerulea

HalfUSDA 7–9
April Remembered Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'April Remembered') — formal double flowers which can reach up to 4 inches in diameter

Shrub

April Remembered Camellia

Camellia Japonica 'April Remembered'

HalfUSDA 6–11
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — Flourishing in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8

Perennial

August Moon Hosta

Hosta 'August Moon'

HalfUSDA 3–9
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — complemented by white-to-lavender summer blooms on 3-foot scapes

Perennial

August Moon Hosta

Hosta 'August Moon'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Aureomarginata Hosta (Hosta Montana 'Aureomarginata') — textured presence to your garden landscape

Perennial

Aureomarginata Hosta

Hosta Montana 'Aureomarginata'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Australian Astroturf (Scleranthus Biflorus) — This plant thrives with minimal water

Ground cover

Australian Astroturf

Scleranthus Biflorus

HalfUSDA 8–10
Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — tropical accent to any shaded landscape design; cyathea cooperi thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11, image 87

Fern

Australian Tree Fern

Cyathea cooperi

HalfUSDA 9–9
Autumn Amethyst Azalea (Azalea Encore 'Autumn Amethyst®') — The Autumn Amethyst™ Encore® Azalea (Rhododendron 'Conlee') is a versatile evergreen

Shrub

Autumn Amethyst Azalea

Azalea Encore 'Autumn Amethyst®'

FullUSDA 6–10
Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) — It is also commonly called the Japanese Shield Fern due to its robust nature and, image 32

Fern

Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

Dryopteris erythrosora

ShadeUSDA 4–10
Autumn Frost Hosta (Hosta 'Autumn Frost') — showcasing a 12-inch tall and 24-inch wide clump of thick

Perennial

Autumn Frost Hosta

Hosta 'Autumn Frost'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Autumn Sunset Azalea (Azalea Encore 'Autumn Sunset®') — The Autumn Sunset Azalea (Azalea Encore 'Autumn Sunset®') is a striking, repeat-blooming shrub

Shrub

Autumn Sunset Azalea

Azalea Encore 'Autumn Sunset®'

FullUSDA 6–10
Azalea Coral Bells (Azalea 'Conversation Piece') — It thrives in partial shade

Shrub

Azalea Coral Bells

Azalea 'Conversation Piece'

HalfUSDA 8–9
Azalea Gibralter (Azalea 'Gibralter') — blooming profusely in mid-spring

Shrub

Azalea Gibralter

Azalea 'Gibralter'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Baby's Tears (Soleirolia Soleirolii) — They should be planted in rich, well-draining soil, with a preference for consistent moisture

Ground cover

Baby's Tears

Soleirolia Soleirolii

FullUSDA 10–10
Bailey's Twisted Dogwood (Cornus Sericea 'Baileyi') — spiral branches that add winter interest

Shrub

Bailey's Twisted Dogwood

Cornus Sericea 'Baileyi'

FullUSDA 3–6
Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia Hildae) — commonly known as the Bamboo Cycad; is a strikingly elegant plant native to the limestone forests of Mexico

Palm

Bamboo Cycad

Ceratozamia Hildae

ShadeUSDA 10–11
Bar Harbor Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Bar Harbor') — flourishing in a variety of conditions

Conifer

Bar Harbor Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'

FullUSDA 3–10
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — <br><br>The flowers of Barrenwort appear from mid to late spring; it typically reaches a height of 12 to 15 inches with a

Ground cover

Barrenwort

Epimedium Alpinum

HalfUSDA 4–7
Basket Rush (Juncus Textilis) — green stems that can reach 2-3 feet high and spread 1-2 feet wide

Grass

Basket Rush

Juncus Textilis

FullUSDA 2–9
Beacon Silver Spotted Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Beacon Silver ') — offers a delightful splash of variegation and color to any landscape design

Ground cover

Beacon Silver Spotted Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Beacon Silver '

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Adds architectural interest to borders and focal points

Perennial

Bear's Breech

Acanthus Mollis

Deep ShadeUSDA 8–11

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