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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

Ming Asparagus Fern (Asparagus Retrofractus) — make it suitable for drought-tolerant landscapes

Fern

Ming Asparagus Fern

Asparagus Retrofractus

FullUSDA 9–11
Miniature Pine Tree (Crassula Tetragona) — is a succulent resembling miniature pine trees with fleshy

Succulent

Miniature Pine Tree

Crassula Tetragona

FullUSDA 9–11
Mint Saucer Aeonium (Aeonium 'Mint Saucer') — spoon-shaped foliage in a vivid green shade

Succulent

Mint Saucer Aeonium

Aeonium 'Mint Saucer'

FullUSDA 9–10
Minuet Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Minuet') — Minuet Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet') is a compact evergreen shrub

Shrub

Minuet Mountain Laurel

Kalmia Latifolia 'Minuet'

HalfUSDA 4–10
Minuta Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis 'Minuta') — The Tsuga canadensis 'Minuta' is a dwarf cultivar of the Eastern Hemlock

Conifer

Minuta Hemlock

Tsuga Canadensis 'Minuta'

FullUSDA 3–4
Minuteman Hosta (Hosta 'Minuteman') — It features deep green leaves with bold, pure white margins, creating a dramatic contrast

Perennial

Minuteman Hosta

Hosta 'Minuteman'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Miss Manners Obedient Plant (Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners') — is a clump-forming perennial boasting pure white

Perennial

Miss Manners Obedient Plant

Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners'

FullUSDA 4–8
Mondo Grass, Lily Grass (Ophiopogon Japonicus) — commonly known as Mondo Grass or Lily Grass

Grass

Mondo Grass, Lily Grass

Ophiopogon Japonicus

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Monkey Flower (Mimulus X Hybridus) — Typically grows 1-2 feet tall with a 1-foot spread; to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, image 81

Perennial

Monkey Flower

Mimulus X Hybridus

FullUSDA 8–10
Monstera (Monstera Deliciosa) — this plant thrives in a landscape design that emulates its natural; with its dramatic presence, image 188

Shrub

Monstera

Monstera Deliciosa

Deep ShadeUSDA 10–10
Montezuma Cypress (Taxodium Mucronatum) — furrowed appearance.<br><br>When incorporating the Montezuma Cypress into landscape designs; reaching up to 80 feet

Conifer

Montezuma Cypress

Taxodium Mucronatum

FullUSDA 8–10
Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine (Schizophragma Hyd. 'Moonlight') — Perfect for creating a dramatic vertical element in shaded landscapes

Vine

Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine

Schizophragma Hyd. 'Moonlight'

HalfUSDA 6–9
Moonshine Lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Moonshine') — presents a marvelous display of silver foliage beneath clusters of cobalt blue

Ground cover

Moonshine Lungwort

Pulmonaria 'Moonshine'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–9
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — It typically reaches a height of 3 to 6 feet with a comparable spread; in late spring to early summer

Shrub

Mooseberry

Viburnum Edule

HalfUSDA 4–5
Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus Macrophylla Nitida) — Note its aggressive roots can disrupt nearby structures; which can grow up to 10 inches in length

Tree

Moreton Bay Fig

Ficus Macrophylla Nitida

FullUSDA 10–10
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — or as an accent in mixed borders due to its compact nature and vibrant foliage; reaching lengths of 6 to 12 inches

Perennial

Moses In A Basket

Tradescantia Spathacea

FullUSDA 9–11
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — ground cover that thrives with minimal attention; it stands 1-3 inches tall and spreads 6-12 inches wide, featuring, image 75

Perennial

Moss Campion

Silene Acaulis

HalfUSDA 1–11
Mother Fern (Asplenium Bulbiferum) — It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil; valued for its reproductive vivipary, it, image 50

Fern

Mother Fern

Asplenium Bulbiferum

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Mother's Day Azalea (Azalea 'Mother's Day') — It boasts lush foliage and profuse, deep red flowers, blooming in spring

Shrub

Mother's Day Azalea

Azalea 'Mother's Day'

HalfUSDA 6–11
Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Mountain Fire') — which matures into a deep; white flowers in the garden

Broadleaf Evergreen

Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris

Pieris Japonica 'Mountain Fire'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) — Its narrow, conical shape and pendulous branches with fine, feathery foliage are distinctive

Conifer

Mountain Hemlock

Tsuga Mertensiana

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–9
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — showcasing its hardiness and adaptability; it‚Äôs ideal for shaded borders or woodland gardens, image 94

Broadleaf Evergreen

Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush

Kalmia Latifolia

HalfUSDA 4–10
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — Fall foliage is a striking red-orange

Tree

Mountain Maple

Acer Spicatum

FullUSDA 3–7
Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum Muticum) — Native to the United States; it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8

Ground cover

Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum Muticum

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–10

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