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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

Bedding Begonia (Begonia Semperflorens) — commonly referred to as Bedding Begonia

Perennial

Bedding Begonia

Begonia Semperflorens

HalfUSDA 9–11
Beesia (Beesia Deltophylla) — is an evergreen perennial treasured for its heart-shaped glossy leaves and delicate bloom

Ground cover

Beesia

Beesia Deltophylla

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–9
Begonia Cultivars (Begonia hybrid) — well-draining soil.<br><br>When factoring Begonias into a design; perennial with pink and red and white blooms

Perennial

Begonia Cultivars

Begonia hybrid

HalfUSDA 3–10
Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — It boasts pendulous, bell-shaped yellow flowers up to 2 inches long in spring; including bees and

Bulb

Bellwort

Uvularia Grandiflora

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Bennett Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis 'Bennett') — The Tsuga canadensis 'Bennett,' or Bennett Hemlock, is a compact, slow-growing conifer

Conifer

Bennett Hemlock

Tsuga Canadensis 'Bennett'

FullUSDA 4–8
Berry Smoothie Alum Root (Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie') — shimmering pinkish-purple leaves that mature to a rich rose

Perennial

Berry Smoothie Alum Root

Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Bicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum') — It features heart-shaped leaves and dainty, yellow and lavender-tinted flowers in spring

Ground cover

Bicolor Barrenwort

Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum'

HalfUSDA 5–8
Big Blue Lily Turf (Liriope Muscari 'Big Blue') — making it a perfect ground cover or border plant.<br><br>Known for its lush

Shrub

Big Blue Lily Turf

Liriope Muscari 'Big Blue'

HalfUSDA 6–10
Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — is a robust perennial boasting cupped

Perennial

Big Daddy Hosta

Hosta 'Big Daddy'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — blooming late summer to fall; big Leaf Aster (Aster macrophyllus) is a North American native perennial, thriving in USDA

Perennial

Big Leaf Aster

Aster Macrophyllus

HalfUSDA 3–8
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — blue and pink flowers in the garden; native to Japan and China, image 113

Shrub

Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla

HalfUSDA 5–9
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — the Bigleaf Maple is lauded for its capacity to sustain a variety of wildlife; this arboreal giant serves as a, image 74

Tree

Bigleaf Maple

Acer Macrophyllum

FullUSDA 3–10
Billbergia Afterglow (Billbergia 'Afterglow') — Billbergia 'Afterglow' is a striking bromeliad with narrow

Succulent

Billbergia Afterglow

Billbergia 'Afterglow'

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Birch Hybrid Bellflower (Campanula 'Birch Hybrid') — The Birch Hybrid Bellflower, Campanula 'Birch Hybrid', is a perennial thriving in zones 4-8

Ground cover

Birch Hybrid Bellflower

Campanula 'Birch Hybrid'

FullUSDA 4–8
Bird's Foot Fern (Pellaea Mucronata) — is a captivating choice for both its aesthetic appeal and durability

Fern

Bird's Foot Fern

Pellaea Mucronata

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–9
Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — the Bird's Foot Violet produces striking blooms that can be either deep violet or blue; reaching a modest, image 74

Ground cover

Bird's Foot Violet

Viola Pedata

HalfUSDA 6–10
Bird's Nest Anthurium (Anthurium Hookeri) — scientifically known as Anthurium hookeri

Perennial

Bird's Nest Anthurium

Anthurium Hookeri

ShadeUSDA 10–11
Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium Nidus) — resembling a bird's nest - hence the name; which is a key identifying feature, image 82

Fern

Bird's Nest Fern

Asplenium Nidus

HalfUSDA 10–11
Bird's Nest Sansevieria (Sansevieria Trifasciata 'Hahnii') — it thrives in partial to full shade and requires minimal water; is a robust and compact succulent

Perennial

Bird's Nest Sansevieria

Sansevieria Trifasciata 'Hahnii'

FullUSDA 8–10
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — which appear in abundance from mid to late spring

Ground cover

Bishop's Hat

Epimedium 'Niveum'

HalfUSDA 4–8
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — it thrives under a range of light conditions

Ground cover

Bishop's Weed

Aegopodium Podagraria

FullUSDA 2–8
Blaauw's Pink Azalea (Azalea 'Blaauw's Pink') — Cold-hardy and relatively low-maintenance

Shrub

Blaauw's Pink Azalea

Azalea 'Blaauw's Pink'

HalfUSDA 5–8
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — making it an excellent feature in a landscape designed for visual impact

Bamboo

Black Bamboo

Phyllostachys Nigra

HalfUSDA 7–10
Black Beauty Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Beauty') — showcases striking deep-purple foliage and fragrant pink blossoms that emerge in midsummer

Shrub

Black Beauty Elder

Sambucus Nigra 'Black Beauty'

FullUSDA 5–8

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