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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

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — while the spadix within is said to be the "Jack."<br><br>For cultivation

Perennial

Jack-In-The-Pulpit

Arisaema Triphyllum

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium 'Stairway To Heaven') — Jacob's Ladder 'Stairway to Heaven' is a herbaceous perennial reaching heights of 12-18 inches

Perennial

Jacob's Ladder

Polemonium 'Stairway To Heaven'

HalfUSDA 3–8
Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium Reptans) — making it suitable for woodland gardens; perennial for half or shade

Perennial

Jacob's Ladder

Polemonium Reptans

HalfUSDA 3–8
Jade Coleus (Coleus 'Jade') — It has a compact and bushy growth habit

Perennial

Jade Coleus

Coleus 'Jade'

HalfUSDA 10–11
Japanese Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida) — the Japanese Anemone thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8

Perennial

Japanese Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida

FullUSDA 4–8
Japanese Aralia (Fatsia Japonica) — Its bold texture creates a tropical effect; the Japanese Aralia, or Fatsia japonica, is an evergreen shrub that, image 124

Shrub

Japanese Aralia

Fatsia Japonica

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–11
Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — Its dramatic foliage provides stunning contrast against lighter; followed by bright red berries in the fall if, image 73

Shrub

Japanese Aucuba

Aucuba Japonica

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Japanese Bamboo (Pleiobastus Argenteostriatus) — commonly referred to as Japanese Bamboo or Silver-Stripe Bamboo

Bamboo

Japanese Bamboo

Pleiobastus Argenteostriatus

HalfUSDA 7–9
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — provide a lush backdrop for the flowers; multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden, image 79

Shrub

Japanese Camellia

Camellia Japonica

HalfUSDA 6–11
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — it prefers partial shade to full sun and requires minimal maintenance once established

Shrub

Japanese Cleyera

Ternstroemia Gymnanthera

HalfUSDA 7–10
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — commonly known as Japanese Double Kerria or Kerrybush

Shrub

Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush

Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora'

FullUSDA 6–10
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — is an evergreen shrub with a robust and compact growth habit

Shrub

Japanese Euonymus

Euonymus Japonicus

FullUSDA 5–10
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus 'Grandifolia') — is an evergreen shrub prized for its lush; it's adaptable to a wide range of well-drained, image 63

Shrub

Japanese Euonymus

Euonymus Japonicus 'Grandifolia'

FullUSDA 5–10
Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra) — rich soils with consistent moisture

Grass

Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa Macra

HalfUSDA 5–9
Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — it requires full sun and well-drained soil

Ground cover

Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus Procumbens

FullUSDA 4–10
Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — scientifically known as Carex morrowii; variegated leaves up to 18 inches long and about 0.5 inches wide, image 139

Grass

Japanese Grass Sedge

Carex Morrowii

HalfUSDA 5–10
Japanese Holly (Ilex Crenata) — The Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) offers year-round visual interest with its dense, boxwood-like foliage; it adapts, image 39

Broadleaf Evergreen

Japanese Holly

Ilex Crenata

FullUSDA 6–9
Japanese Holly Fern (Cyrtomium Falcatum) — and it performs admirably in shaded rock gardens or borders; botanically termed Cyrtomium falcatum, image 72

Fern

Japanese Holly Fern

Cyrtomium Falcatum

HalfUSDA 8–11
Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum) — the Japanese Maple puts on a breathtaking display as the foliage shifts to brilliant shades of red

Tree

Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum

FullUSDA 5–8
Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium Niponicum Var. Pictum) — Regular watering will support its lush appearance, especially in dryer conditions

Fern

Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium Niponicum Var. Pictum

HalfUSDA 3–8
Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — making it perfect for hedges or as a focal point

Shrub

Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata'

FullUSDA 6–9
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Low maintenance and deer resistant, this plant excels in woodland gardens and shaded borders

Broadleaf Evergreen

Japanese Skimmia

Skimmia Japonica

HalfUSDA 5–5
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — where it can form a dense ground cover that outcompetes weeds

Broadleaf Evergreen

Japanese Spurge

Pachysandra Terminalis

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–9
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — this specimen thrives in USDA zones 5-8; white flowers in the garden

Tree

Japanese Stewartia

Stewartia Pseudocamellia

HalfUSDA 5–8

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