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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

Nightly™ Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) — Nightly™ Nerve Plant from Proven Winners® grows about 4-8 inches tall with a softly spreading, spiller habit

Nightly™ Nerve Plant

Fittonia albivenis

Full
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — is an ornamental shrub that is a mainstay in many temperate gardens due to its large and vibrant

Shrub

Nikko Blue Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'

HalfUSDA 4–9
'Njoy' Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — It stays compact when trimmed, but its vines can trail or climb up to 9 feet indoors

'Njoy' Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full
Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — It thrives in USDA zones 4-8, reaching 3-9 feet in height and spreading 3-6 feet

Shrub

Nootka Rose

Rosa Nutkana

FullUSDA 8–9
Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla Lonicera) — native to the cooler regions of North America; it's an ideal selection both for its aesthetic appeal and

Shrub

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Diervilla Lonicera

FullUSDA 3–10
Northern Exposure Hosta (Hosta 'Northern Exposure') — Hosta 'Northern Exposure' boasts wide, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with striking cream margins

Perennial

Northern Exposure Hosta

Hosta 'Northern Exposure'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Northern Lights Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Northern Lights') — This compact variety reaches 4-6 ft in height and width, preferring partial shade and

Broadleaf Evergreen

Northern Lights Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Northern Lights'

FullUSDA 4–8
Nova Zembla Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla') — plant the 'Nova Zembla' in a location that provides dappled shade or morning sun with afternoon shade

Broadleaf Evergreen

Nova Zembla Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla'

FullUSDA 4–8
Nuccio's Gem Shade Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Nuccio's Gem') — reaching up to 6-8 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width

Shrub

Nuccio's Gem Shade Camellia

Camellia Japonica 'Nuccio's Gem'

HalfUSDA 6–11
Nuccio's Pearl Shade Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl') — and emerge from winter to early spring

Shrub

Nuccio's Pearl Shade Camellia

Camellia Japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl'

HalfUSDA 6–11
Oak Leaf Acanthus (Acanthus Mollis 'Oak Leaf') — The Acanthus mollis 'Oak Leaf' is a perennial known for its striking foliage

Perennial

Oak Leaf Acanthus

Acanthus Mollis 'Oak Leaf'

Deep ShadeUSDA 8–11
Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — It blooms in spring, emitting delicate, feathery white flowers atop 8-10 inch stems

Ground cover

Oakleaf Foamflower

Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Oak Leaf™ Red Holly (Ilex X 'Oakleaf') — Oak Leaf™ Red Holly (Ilex x 'Conaf')

Tree

Oak Leaf™ Red Holly

Ilex X 'Oakleaf'

FullUSDA 6–9
Obsidian Alum Root (Heuchera 'Obsidian') — Heuchera 'Obsidian', known as Obsidian Alum Root, is cherished for its stunning, nearly black, glossy foliage

Perennial

Obsidian Alum Root

Heuchera 'Obsidian'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — The Begonia maculata 'Obsidian' is a compact cane begonia with nearly black

Obsidian™ Black Forest

Begonia maculata

Half
October Magic Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'White Shi-Shi') — is a dwarf shrub with a dense

Shrub

October Magic Camellia

Camellia Japonica 'White Shi-Shi'

HalfUSDA 6–10
Off to Oz™ Neon Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — The Epipremnum aureum Off to Oz™ Neon Pothos is a trailing houseplant with spade-shaped

Off to Oz™ Neon Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full
Olga Mezitt Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt') — Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt' is an eye-catching, evergreen shrub reaching 3-4 feet tall with an equal

Broadleaf Evergreen

Olga Mezitt Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt'

FullUSDA 4–7
Opal Alum Root Hybrid (Heuchera 'Opal') — commonly known as Opal Alum Root Hybrid

Ground cover

Opal Alum Root Hybrid

Heuchera 'Opal'

HalfUSDA 6–10
Opulence™ Red Sword (Apoballis acuminatissima) — is a compact tropical houseplant with upright

Opulence™ Red Sword

Apoballis acuminatissima

Half
Orange Aechmea (Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Orange') — Its rosette form reaches up to 3 feet in width with arching leaves

Succulent

Orange Aechmea

Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Orange'

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Orange Diervilla (Diervilla x) — Proven Winners - Kodiak® Orange - Diervilla x yellow plant details, information and resources

Orange Diervilla

Diervilla x

Deep Shade
Orange Groundsel (Senecio Fulgens) — The Orange Thistle, or Senecio fulgens, is a striking, low-maintenance perennial

Ground cover

Orange Groundsel

Senecio Fulgens

FullUSDA 9–10
Orange Macaron™ Pepper Elder (Peperomia obtusifolia) — Proven Winners - Savory Delights® Orange Macaron™ - Pepper Elder - Peperomia obtusifolia plant details

Orange Macaron™ Pepper Elder

Peperomia obtusifolia

Half

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