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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

Lily-Of -The-Valley Shrub (Pieris Japonica 'Chris™as Cheer') — a compact evergreen shrub; typically reaches 4-6 feet in height and spread

Broadleaf Evergreen

Lily-Of -The-Valley Shrub

Pieris Japonica 'Chris™as Cheer'

HalfUSDA 5–8
Limelight Strawflower (Helichrysum Petiolare 'Limelight') — commonly known as Limelight Strawflower

Ground cover

Limelight Strawflower

Helichrysum Petiolare 'Limelight'

HalfUSDA 9–11
Lime Marmalade Alum Root (Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade') — lime-green leaves that provide a vivid contrast in the garden

Perennial

Lime Marmalade Alum Root

Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Lime Rickey Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Lime Rickey') — This hardy perennial thrives in zones 4-9, enjoying partial to full shade

Perennial

Lime Rickey Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Lime Rickey'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Lipstick Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Lipstick') — is a vibrant perennial featuring eye-catching cherry-red blossoms atop robust

Perennial

Lipstick Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Lipstick'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea virginica) — The Itea virginica Little Henry® Sweetspire is a compact Proven Winners® deciduous shrub with arching white

Shrub

Little Henry® Sweetspire

Itea virginica

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–10
Little Kurrajong (Brachychiton Bidwilli) — this Australian native thrives in well-drained soil and full to partial sun exposure

Tree

Little Kurrajong

Brachychiton Bidwilli

FullUSDA 8–11
Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the pennywort captivates onlookers with its strikingly delicate flowers; ground cover / perennial for shade, image 122

Ground cover

Liverleaf

Hepatica Nobilis

ShadeUSDA 5–8
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — starry blossoms in early to mid-spring; the flower buds are tantalizingly tinged pink, image 52

Shrub

Loebner Magnolia

Magnolia X Loebneri

FullUSDA 4–4
London Pride (Saxifraga X Urbium) — The foliage comprises spoon-shaped leaves

Ground cover

London Pride

Saxifraga X Urbium

HalfUSDA 6–8
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — it is most attractive when allowed to develop naturally.<br><br>The Long-Leafed Yellowwood is, image 40

Conifer

Long- Leafed Yellowwood

Podocarpus Henkelii

FullUSDA 9–10
Long Tubed Iris (Iris Macrosiphon) — Reaching heights between 12-18 inches and spread up to 12 inches

Perennial

Long Tubed Iris

Iris Macrosiphon

HalfUSDA 9–10
Looking Glass Bugloss (Brunnera 'Looking Glass') — Its heart-shaped leaves create a shimmering underplanting

Ground cover

Looking Glass Bugloss

Brunnera 'Looking Glass'

Deep ShadeUSDA 2–10
Lord Roberts Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Lord Roberts') — Ideal for specimen planting or as a boundary hedge, it adds a regal touch to any landscape design

Broadleaf Evergreen

Lord Roberts Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Lord Roberts'

FullUSDA 4–8
Love Pat Hosta (Hosta 'Love Pat') — The Hosta 'Love Pat' is a striking perennial with deeply-cupped

Ground cover

Love Pat Hosta

Hosta 'Love Pat'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–9
Loyalist Hosta (Hosta 'Loyalist') — It boasts creamy-white leaves with contrasting dark green margins

Perennial

Loyalist Hosta

Hosta 'Loyalist'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant') — thrives in USDA zones 3-9

Perennial

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart

Dicentra 'Luxuriant'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Macho Fern (Nephrolepis Biserrata) — scientifically termed Nephrolepis biserrata

Fern

Macho Fern

Nephrolepis Biserrata

HalfUSDA 9–11
Madagascar Palm (Pachypodium Lamerei) — Thriving in full sun, it requires minimal water; white flowers in the garden

Succulent

Madagascar Palm

Pachypodium Lamerei

HalfUSDA 10–10
Magnificient Mint Bush (Prostanthera Magnifica) — Ideal for adding color and fragrance to mixed borders and sensory gardens

Shrub

Magnificient Mint Bush

Prostanthera Magnifica

FullUSDA 9–10
Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Capillus-Veneris) — Inform clients of its modest growth rate and non-invasive nature; is a delicate yet enchanting species that

Fern

Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum Capillus-Veneris

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–9
Makoyana Peacock Plant (Calathea makoyana) — with burgundy undersides as foliage matures

Makoyana Peacock Plant

Calathea makoyana

Half
Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — Ideal for focal points or privacy screens

Shrub

Mallet Flower

Schefflera Pueckleri

FullUSDA 10–10
Manhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — tolerating a variety of soil types and urban conditions

Shrub

Manhattan Euonymus

Euonymus 'Manhattan'

FullUSDA 5–10

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