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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

Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike') — It reaches up to 6 feet in height and spreads approximately 5 feet wide

Shrub

Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba

Aucuba Japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike'

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–9
Mrs. Tom Lowinsky Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Mrs. Tom Lowinsky') — Tom Lowinsky' is a captivating evergreen shrub that offers a striking addition to any

Shrub

Mrs. Tom Lowinsky Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Mrs. Tom Lowinsky'

FullUSDA 6–10
Mukdenia (Mukdenia Rossii) — Thrives in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil; fan-shaped leaves unfold a fresh green in early spring and as the season

Perennial

Mukdenia

Mukdenia Rossii

ShadeUSDA 4–8
Mukdenia (Mukdenia Rossii 'Karasuba') — is a striking perennial valued for its fan-shaped leaves

Perennial

Mukdenia

Mukdenia Rossii 'Karasuba'

ShadeUSDA 4–9
Myers Asparagus (Asparagus Densiflorus 'Myers') — commonly known as Myers Asparagus or Foxtail Fern

Fern

Myers Asparagus

Asparagus Densiflorus 'Myers'

FullUSDA 9–10
Myrten-Aster (Aster Ericoides 'Schneegitter') — This variety of heath aster is cherished for its fine

Perennial

Myrten-Aster

Aster Ericoides 'Schneegitter'

HalfUSDA 5–8
Nabob Flowering Maple (Abutilon 'Nabob') — Thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching 4-6 ft in height with a similar spread

Shrub

Nabob Flowering Maple

Abutilon 'Nabob'

HalfUSDA 9–11
Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — The Amaryllis belladonna, commonly called Naked Lady or Belladonna Lily, is a perennial, image 29

Bulb

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily

Amaryllis Belladonna

FullUSDA 9–10
Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina Domestica) — requires minimal maintenance; making it ideal for hedges or accent plantings, image 105

Shrub

Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina Domestica

FullUSDA 6–10
Narrow-leaf Chalksticks (Senecio Vitalis) — commonly called Chalk Fingers

Ground cover

Narrow-leaf Chalksticks

Senecio Vitalis

FullUSDA 9–10
Natal Bulbine (Bulbine Natalensis) — Thrives in full sun-part shade, requires well-draining soil

Succulent

Natal Bulbine

Bulbine Natalensis

FullUSDA 8–11
Needlepoint English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Needlepoint') — The Hedera helix 'Needlepoint', or Needlepoint English Ivy, is a delicate yet robust evergreen climber

Broadleaf Evergreen

Needlepoint English Ivy

Hedera Helix 'Needlepoint'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Nellie Stevens Holly (Ilex X 'Nellie R. Stevens') — pyramidal shape with lustrous

Broadleaf Evergreen

Nellie Stevens Holly

Ilex X 'Nellie R. Stevens'

FullUSDA 7–9
Neo Margaret (Neoregelia X 'Margaret') — Neoregelia x 'Margaret' is a striking bromeliad with rosette-forming foliage

Succulent

Neo Margaret

Neoregelia X 'Margaret'

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Neoregelias (Neoregelia Cultivars) — Neoregelias add a dash of vibrant beauty and textured appeal to the discerning gardener's collection; they, image 127

Succulent

Neoregelias

Neoregelia Cultivars

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Netted Chain Fern (Woodwardia Areolata) — With a spread of 2-4 feet, this fern is ideal for woodland underplantings or alongside water features

Fern

Netted Chain Fern

Woodwardia Areolata

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–10
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens X 'New Guinea') — well-draining soil with a consistent moisture level; consider mass planting New Guinea Impatiens, image 59

Annual

New Guinea Impatiens

Impatiens X 'New Guinea'

HalfUSDA 10–10
New York Fern (Thelypteris Noveboracensis) — particularly for areas where erosion control is a concern

Fern

New York Fern

Thelypteris Noveboracensis

HalfUSDA 5–10
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — Phormium 'Surfer' is a striking, evergreen perennial with robust, sword-shaped leaves that arch elegantly

Perennial

New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Surfer'

FullUSDA 9–10
New Zealand Flax (Phormium Tenax) — evergreen leaves reaching up to 10 feet long and 5 inches wide

Shrub

New Zealand Flax

Phormium Tenax

FullUSDA 9–10
New Zealand Flax Cultivars (Phormium Cvs.) — These versatile plants typically range from 2 to 8 feet tall

Shrub

New Zealand Flax Cultivars

Phormium Cvs.

FullUSDA 9–10
New Zealand Sedge (Carex Dipsacea) — Carex dipsacea, or New Zealand Sedge, is a hardy, evergreen perennial grass

Grass

New Zealand Sedge

Carex Dipsacea

FullUSDA 5–10
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — This evergreen perennial boasts fine, arching leaves with a striking coppery hue, which intensify in the fall

Grass

New Zealand Wind Grass

Anemanthele Lessoniana

FullUSDA 8–10
Nifty Nautilus™ Corn Plant (Dracaena sp.) — ‘Nifty Nautilus™’ is an upright houseplant with sword-shaped green leaves edged in pearly white

Nifty Nautilus™ Corn Plant

Dracaena sp.

Full

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