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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

Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — The Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' is a compact

Shrub

Hummingbird Summersweet

Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird'

FullUSDA 3–9
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Ruby Spice') — attracting pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies

Shrub

Hummingbird Summersweet

Clethra Alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'

FullUSDA 4–9
Hybrid Coral Bells (Heuchera Hybrids) — The Hybrid Coral Bells (Heuchera hybrids) are prized for their stunning

Ground cover

Hybrid Coral Bells

Heuchera Hybrids

HalfUSDA 4–9
Hybrid Helleborus Or Hellebore (Helleborus Hybrids) — scientifically recognized as Helleborus x hybridus

Perennial

Hybrid Helleborus Or Hellebore

Helleborus Hybrids

HalfUSDA 4–9
Hydrangea (Hydrangea Species) — Encompassing a variety of species

Shrub

Hydrangea

Hydrangea Species

HalfUSDA 5–9
Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — Title: Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - A Lush Tapestry for Gardens<br><br>The Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'

Grass

Ice Dance Grass Sedge

Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance'

HalfUSDA 5–10
Icee Blue Yew Pine (Podocarpus Elongatus 'Monmal') — Icee Blue Yew Pine, Podocarpus elongatus 'Monmal', is an evergreen with striking blue-green foliage

Conifer

Icee Blue Yew Pine

Podocarpus Elongatus 'Monmal'

FullUSDA 10–11
Impatiens, Busy Lizzie (Impatiens Walleriana) — but care should be taken to avoid waterlogging

Annual

Impatiens, Busy Lizzie

Impatiens Walleriana

HalfUSDA 3–10
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — though regular trimming may be necessary to maintain its shape and encourage fuller growth; the soil should retain moisture

Ground cover

Inch Plant

Tradescantia Zebrina

FullUSDA 9–10
Indian Mock Strawberry (Duchesnea Indica) — Although the berries resemble the common strawberry; with each leaflet typically reaching a length of 1, image 102

Ground cover

Indian Mock Strawberry

Duchesnea Indica

FullUSDA 4–7
Indian Pinks (Spigelia Marilandica) — herbaceous perennial valued for its striking display of tubular flowers; well-drained soil and can be planted in USDA

Perennial

Indian Pinks

Spigelia Marilandica

HalfUSDA 5–9
Indian Rice Grass (Achnatherum hymenoides) — This grass is truly a multi-faceted addition, embodying both aesthetic and ecological benefits

Grass

Indian Rice Grass

Achnatherum hymenoides

FullUSDA 3–10
Ingwersen's Variety Geranium (Geranium Mac. 'Ingwersen's Variety') — Originating from the Balkan region

Ground cover

Ingwersen's Variety Geranium

Geranium Mac. 'Ingwersen's Variety'

HalfUSDA 4–8
Insignis Rattlesnake Plant (Calathea lancifolia) — The Calathea lancifolia is a tropical houseplant with wavy

Insignis Rattlesnake Plant

Calathea lancifolia

Half
Interstella® Lily of the Valley shrub (Pieris japonica) — or Pieris japonica 'Interstella'

Interstella® Lily of the Valley shrub

Pieris japonica

Deep Shade
Irene Koster Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Irene Koster') — Its glossy, dark green leaves provide a striking backdrop for the blossoms

Shrub

Irene Koster Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Irene Koster'

HalfUSDA 9–11
Irene Nuss Begonia (Begonia 'Irene Nuss') — heart-shaped leaves display rich green hues with a waxy sheen

Perennial

Irene Nuss Begonia

Begonia 'Irene Nuss'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Irish Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Stricta') — It reaches up to 20 feet in height with a narrow spread of 4 feet

Shrub

Irish Yew

Taxus Baccata 'Stricta'

FullUSDA 6–9
Iris-leaved Rush (Juncus Xiphioides) — this rush adds vertical interest and is low maintenance

Grass

Iris-leaved Rush

Juncus Xiphioides

FullUSDA 2–9
Iron Cross Begonia (Begonia Masoniana) — This striking plant thrives in well-drained, humus-rich soil and requires consistent moisture

Perennial

Iron Cross Begonia

Begonia Masoniana

FullUSDA 3–10
Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — these plants are ideal for edging and ground cover in partial shade

Ground cover

Island Alum Root

Heuchera Maxima

HalfUSDA 7–10
Ivory Frost™ Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema x) — It grows 8-14 inches tall, making it ideal for desktops, shelves, and compact containers

Ivory Frost™ Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema x

Half
Ivory Prince Hellebore (Helleborus 'Ivory Prince') — Its leathery, dark green foliage forms a tidy clump about 12 inches tall and 24 inches wide

Perennial

Ivory Prince Hellebore

Helleborus 'Ivory Prince'

FullUSDA 4–9
Ivy Geranium (Pelargonium Peltatum) — ensuring your landscape remains a picture of health and vibrancy; they thrive best in zones 10 through 11

Ivy Geranium

Pelargonium Peltatum

HalfUSDA 10–10

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