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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

Kikuyu Grass (Cenchrus clandestinus) — creating a thick mat that can reach heights of 4 to 6 inches if left untrimmed.<br><br>In landscape design

Grass

Kikuyu Grass

Cenchrus clandestinus

FullUSDA 9–10
'Kimberley Queen' Australian Sword Fern, Queen Fern (Nephrolepis obliterata) — The 'Kimberley Queen' Australian Sword Fern

'Kimberley Queen' Australian Sword Fern, Queen Fern

Nephrolepis obliterata

Deep Shade
King Edward Vii Flowering Currant (Ribes San. 'King Edward Vii') — The Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'

Shrub

King Edward Vii Flowering Currant

Ribes San. 'King Edward Vii'

HalfUSDA 7–10
King Of Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra 'King Of Hearts') — commonly known as King of Bleeding Hearts

Perennial

King Of Bleeding Hearts

Dicentra 'King Of Hearts'

HalfUSDA 3–9
King Of The Bromeliads (Vriesea Hieroglyphica) — making it perfect for accentuating woodland settings or as a greenhouse focal point; making it ideal for

Succulent

King Of The Bromeliads

Vriesea Hieroglyphica

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
King Of The Male Fern (Dryopteris Affinis 'Cristata The King') — Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata the King,' a regal fern with crested

Fern

King Of The Male Fern

Dryopteris Affinis 'Cristata The King'

HalfUSDA 4–8
King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — scientifically known as Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

Palm

King Palm

Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana

HalfUSDA 9–10
Kirengeshoma (Kirengeshoma Koreana) — clump-forming habit that is both tidy and low-maintenance; yellow flowers in the garden

Perennial

Kirengeshoma

Kirengeshoma Koreana

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–8
Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla (Diervilla x) — The Diervilla x Kodiak Fresh® is a compact deciduous shrub with lime-yellow foliage

Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla

Diervilla x

Deep Shade
Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla (Diervilla x) — or Diervilla x Kodiak Jet Black®

Shrub

Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla

Diervilla x

FullUSDA 4–9
Korean Azalea (Rhododendron poukhanense) — ensuring a lush display each year

Shrub

Korean Azalea

Rhododendron poukhanense

HalfUSDA 5–9
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — Its small, glossy, green leaves offer year-round interest and can tolerate partial to full sun

Broadleaf Evergreen

Korean Boxwood

Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana'

FullUSDA 5–10
Korean Maple (Acer Pseudosieboldianum) — The Korean Maple is also moderately drought-tolerant once established

Shrub

Korean Maple

Acer Pseudosieboldianum

FullUSDA 5–10
Korean Rock Fern (Polystichum tsus-simense) — it is an excellent choice for north-facing gardens

Fern

Korean Rock Fern

Polystichum tsus-simense

HalfUSDA 5–9
Kris Plant (Alocasia Sanderiana) — It flourishes under dappled light

Perennial

Kris Plant

Alocasia Sanderiana

ShadeUSDA 9–11
Krossa Regal Hosta (Hosta 'Krossa Regal') — Ideal for shady areas, this hosta requires well-drained soil with moderate moisture

Ground cover

Krossa Regal Hosta

Hosta 'Krossa Regal'

HalfUSDA 2–9
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — reaching 4-5 feet in height; it is a slow grower that provides year-round interest in your, image 48

Shrub

Labrador Tea

Rhododendron Groenlandicum

HalfUSDA 4–8
Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — The Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lacecap') is a captivating deciduous shrub; fertile flowers

Shrub

Lacecap Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — fern for half or shade

Fern

Lady Fern

Athyrium Filix-Femina

HalfUSDA 3–9
Lady In Red Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina 'Lady In Red') — The 'Lady in Red' Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red') is a captivating perennial

Fern

Lady In Red Lady Fern

Athyrium Filix-Femina 'Lady In Red'

HalfUSDA 3–8
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — it's cold-hardy up to 25 degrees Fahrenheit; grass / palm for deep shade or half or shade, image 49

Grass

Lady Palm

Rhapis Excelsa

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Lady'S-Mantle (Alchemilla Mollis) — Ideal for borders or groundcover, it offers excellent foliage texture and is known for its ease of care; this water-holding

Ground cover

Lady'S-Mantle

Alchemilla Mollis

HalfUSDA 3–9
Lakeside Paisley Print Hosta (Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print') — The Great Expectations Hosta

Perennial

Lakeside Paisley Print Hosta

Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — Trillium grandiflorum may go dormant in summer; creating a lush backdrop for the stunning flowers, image 118

Bulb

Large Flowered Trilium

Trillium Grandiflorum

HalfUSDA 4–8

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