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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

Orbifolia Prayer Plant (Calathea orbifolia) — is a striking tropical houseplant with broad

Orbifolia Prayer Plant

Calathea orbifolia

Half
Orchid Cactus, Pond-Lily Cactus (Epiphyllum Hybrid) — large flowers ranging from 5 to 10 inches across

Cactus

Orchid Cactus, Pond-Lily Cactus

Epiphyllum Hybrid

HalfUSDA 10–11
Oregon Grape (Berberis Nervosa) — It's a resilient choice for understory planting

Shrub

Oregon Grape

Berberis Nervosa

HalfUSDA 5–10
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — though it tolerates full sun in cooler climates; provided that the soil is not overly wet, image 171

Broadleaf Evergreen

Oregon Grape

Mahonia Aquifolium

FullUSDA 5–10
Origami Red And White Columbine (Aquilegia 'Origami Red And White') — showcases red petals with white corolla undersides

Perennial

Origami Red And White Columbine

Aquilegia 'Origami Red And White'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — blue flowers in the garden

Shrub

Original Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Osakazuki Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Osakazuki') — USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8; the foliage emerges a fresh green in spring and maintains this vibrant hue

Osakazuki Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Osakazuki'

HalfUSDA 5–10
Oshio Beni Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Oshio Beni') — arching branches and palmate leaves

Tree

Oshio Beni Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Oshio Beni'

FullUSDA 5–10
Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia Struthiopteris) — The Ostrich Fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris, is a robust, crown-forming perennial, thriving in USDA zones 3-7

Fern

Ostrich Fern

Matteuccia Struthiopteris

HalfUSDA 3–7
Othello Leopard Plant (Ligularia Dentata 'Othello') — preferring consistently moist

Perennial

Othello Leopard Plant

Ligularia Dentata 'Othello'

ShadeUSDA 4–8
Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — perennial with pink blooms; although the plant is drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture will keep

Perennial

Pacific Bleeding Heart

Dicentra Formosa

HalfUSDA 3–8
Pacific Coast Irises (Iris Pacific Coast Hybrids) — These hybrids showcase slender, grass-like foliage, reaching 12-18 inches in height

Perennial

Pacific Coast Irises

Iris Pacific Coast Hybrids

FullUSDA 9–10
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — with a spread of 20 to 30 feet at maturity; adds year-round interest and wildlife value

Shrub

Pacific Madrone

Arbutus Menziesii

HalfUSDA 7–9
Pacific Rhododendron (Rhododendron Macrophyllum) — it's an ideal choice for woodland gardens in zones 7 to 9; its purple-pink flowers add stunning color

Shrub

Pacific Rhododendron

Rhododendron Macrophyllum

HalfUSDA 6–8
Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — the Pacific Starflower prefers the cool

Perennial

Pacific Starflower

Trientalis Latifolia

HalfUSDA 5–9
Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — reaching up to 50 feet tall and spreading 20 feet wide

Tree

Pacific Yew

Taxus Brevifolia

FullUSDA 4–10
Pagoda Fawn Lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda') — Thriving in USDA zones 3-9

Bulb

Pagoda Fawn Lily

Erythronium 'Pagoda'

FullUSDA 4–9
Palace Purple Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Palace Purple') — Recognized by its striking purplish-bronze leaves

Perennial

Palace Purple Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Palace Purple'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Pamina Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida 'Pamina') — Reaching 2 to 3 feet tall with a similar spread, it thrives in partial shade to full sun in well-drained soil

Perennial

Pamina Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida 'Pamina'

FullUSDA 5–10
Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — tubular yellow flowers from late winter to early spring; is a distinctive deciduous shrub that adds a, image 67

Shrub

Paperbush

Edgeworthia Chrysantha

HalfUSDA 9–11
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — or as a spectacular container plant

Bulb

Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis

Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly'

FullUSDA 9–10
Paradigm Hosta (Hosta 'Paradigm') — with its striking gold-centered leaves framed by blue-green margins

Perennial

Paradigm Hosta

Hosta 'Paradigm'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — creating a vibrant display; the Parasol Aeonium prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to partial sunlight

Succulent

Parasol Aeonium

Aeonium Arboreum

FullUSDA 9–11
Paris Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Paris') — popularly known as Paris Coral Bells

Perennial

Paris Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Paris'

HalfUSDA 4–9

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