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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

Large-Leaf African Iris (Dietes Grandiflora) — Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 8 through 11.<br><br>For optimal growth; perennial with gold and

Perennial

Large-Leaf African Iris

Dietes Grandiflora

FullUSDA 9–11
Large Leaf Holly Fern (Cyrtomium Macrophyllum) — shade-loving ground cover

Fern

Large Leaf Holly Fern

Cyrtomium Macrophyllum

HalfUSDA 7–10
Latest News™ Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) — The Fittonia albivenis is a compact tropical houseplant with dark green leaves traced in bright red veins

Latest News™ Nerve Plant

Fittonia albivenis

Full
Laurel Leaf Snail Seed (Cocculus Laurifolius) — commonly known as Laurel Leaf Snail Seed

Shrub

Laurel Leaf Snail Seed

Cocculus Laurifolius

FullUSDA 8–10
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — tree for full or half or shade; making it both an aesthetic and aromatic gem suited to various landscape designs

Tree

Laurel Magnolia

Magnolia Laevifolia

FullUSDA 10–11
Laurestinus Viburnum (Viburnum Tinus) — glossy leaves of the Viburnum tinus are leathery in texture and measure about 1 to 3 inches long; shrub for full or

Shrub

Laurestinus Viburnum

Viburnum Tinus

FullUSDA 7–10
Laurie Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Laurie') — making it an excellent choice for accentuating borders and foundation plantings

Shrub

Laurie Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Laurie'

HalfUSDA 7–8
Leather Fern (Rumohra Adiantiformis) — Its arching fronds are a deep; tropical texture to any garden landscape, image 55

Fern

Leather Fern

Rumohra Adiantiformis

HalfUSDA 10–10
Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex Buchananii) — is a perennial grass-like plant known for its striking bronze foliage

Grass

Leather Leaf Sedge

Carex Buchananii

FullUSDA 5–10
Leatherleaf Viburnum (Viburnum Rhytidophyllum) — which possess a leathery texture; mature size reaches around 6-10 feet tall and wide

Shrub

Leatherleaf Viburnum

Viburnum Rhytidophyllum

FullUSDA 5–8
Leathery Polypody (Polypodium Scouleri) — leathery fronds that can reach up to 18 inches in length

Fern

Leathery Polypody

Polypodium Scouleri

HalfUSDA 5–9
Leathery Polypody (Polypodium Scolopendria) — with fronds typically reaching lengths of 12 to 24 inches

Fern

Leathery Polypody

Polypodium Scolopendria

HalfUSDA 6–11
Leila™ Seersucker Plant (Geogenanthus x) — Proven Winners - Jungle Diva® Leila™ - Seersucker Plant - Geogenanthus x plant details

Leila™ Seersucker Plant

Geogenanthus x

Half
Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — petite variety of fern perfect for a delightful touch to any landscape

Fern

Lemon Button Fern

Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii'

HalfUSDA 10–10
Lemon Lime Dragon Tree (Dracaena Fragrans 'Lemon Lime') — commonly referred to as the Lemon Lime Dragon Tree

Perennial

Lemon Lime Dragon Tree

Dracaena Fragrans 'Lemon Lime'

HalfUSDA 9–10
Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis) — It reaches 18-24 inches tall and wide, fitting well in woodland gardens; it harmoniously pairs with ferns, image 51

Perennial

Lenten Rose

Helleborus Orientalis

HalfUSDA 4–9
Lenten Rose Cultivars (Helleborus Orientalis Cvs.) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9

Perennial

Lenten Rose Cultivars

Helleborus Orientalis Cvs.

HalfUSDA 4–9
Leopard Plant (Farfugium Japonicum 'Aureo-Maculata') — leathery leaves marked by yellow spots

Perennial

Leopard Plant

Farfugium Japonicum 'Aureo-Maculata'

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–9
Leopard Plant (Ligularia Den. 'Britt-Marie Crawford') — This perennial reaches 3 to 4 feet in height and spreads roughly 2 to 3 feet

Perennial

Leopard Plant

Ligularia Den. 'Britt-Marie Crawford'

ShadeUSDA 4–8
Liberty Hosta (Hosta 'Liberty') — The Hosta 'Liberty' is a captivating perennial that offers an eye-catching addition to any landscape design

Perennial

Liberty Hosta

Hosta 'Liberty'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Like a Prayer™ Prayer Plant (Calathea roseopicta) — is an upright tropical houseplant with rounded green leaves patterned in concentric rings

Like a Prayer™ Prayer Plant

Calathea roseopicta

Half
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — bell-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance; it thrives in partial to full shade

Ground cover

Lily-Of-The-Valley

Convallaria Majalis

HalfUSDA 2–10
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Floribunda) — commonly known as Lily of the Valley Bush

Broadleaf Evergreen

Lily Of The Valley Bush

Pieris Floribunda

ShadeUSDA 5–8
Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica) — and bushy habit.<br><br>Its foliage is one of its most striking features; slightly acidic soil to flourish and

Broadleaf Evergreen

Lily Of The Valley Bush

Pieris Japonica

ShadeUSDA 5–8

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