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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

Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea Elegans) — tropical palm indigenous to the rainforests of Mexico and Guatemala

Perennial

Parlor Palm

Chamaedorea Elegans

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Partridge Berry (Mitchella Repens) — These blossoms are unique because they are twin flowers - two flowers fused together at the base

Ground cover

Partridge Berry

Mitchella Repens

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–8
Parvati Mother Fern (Asplenium difforme x dimorphum) — is a compact houseplant fern with glossy

Parvati Mother Fern

Asplenium difforme x dimorphum

Half
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — are bell-shaped and measure about 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter; is a charming and resilient herbaceous perennial that

Perennial

Pasque Flower

Pulsatilla Vulgaris

FullUSDA 5–9
Patriot Hosta (Hosta 'Patriot') — Ideal for border accents or groundcover, this hosta presents lavender blooms in mid-summer

Perennial

Patriot Hosta

Hosta 'Patriot'

HalfUSDA 3–8
Paul's Glory Hosta (Hosta 'Paul's Glory') — Thriving in partial to full shade, it matures to a sizable 25 inches in height and spreads up to 40 inches

Perennial

Paul's Glory Hosta

Hosta 'Paul's Glory'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — the Peace Lily remains vibrant throughout the year

Perennial

Peace Lily

Spathiphyllum wallisii

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Peach Flambe Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Peach Flambe') — bell-shaped white flowers on slender stems float above the foliage in spring and early summer

Perennial

Peach Flambe Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Peach Flambe'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Pelican Flower (Aristolochia Grandiflora) — It exhibits a heart-shaped; heart-shaped leaves provide a lush, image 57

Vine

Pelican Flower

Aristolochia Grandiflora

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–8
Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex Pensylvanica) — It features fine-textured, arching green blades, growing 6-12 inches tall with a 12-18 inches spread

Grass

Pennsylvania Sedge

Carex Pensylvanica

HalfUSDA 5–10
Peony, Herbaceous & Tree (Paeonia Cv. (Assorted)) — multi-colored flowers in the garden

Perennial

Peony, Herbaceous & Tree

Paeonia Cv. (Assorted)

FullUSDA 3–8
Percy Wiseman Rhododendron (Rhododendron Yak. 'Percy Wiseman') — This variety thrives best in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8 and prefers partial shade

Broadleaf Evergreen

Percy Wiseman Rhododendron

Rhododendron Yak. 'Percy Wiseman'

FullUSDA 6–8
Periwinkle (Vinca Major) — well-drained soils with partial to full shade exposure; where other plants may struggle, image 124

Ground cover

Periwinkle

Vinca Major

HalfUSDA 4–9
Persian Parrotia (Parrotia Persica) — known as Persian Parrotia or Persian Ironwood; noted for its exfoliating bark and brilliant fall colors, image 70

Shrub

Persian Parrotia

Parrotia Persica

FullUSDA 4–8
Peruvian Feather Grass (Stipa Ichu) — Adaptable to USDA zones 7-11, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Grass

Peruvian Feather Grass

Stipa Ichu

FullUSDA 8–9
Pink Abelia (Abelia X Grandiflora) — oval leaves that transition from a vivid green to bronze in the autumn; trumpet-shaped flowers with a long, image 64

Shrub

Pink Abelia

Abelia X Grandiflora

FullUSDA 5–10
Pink Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia Suaveolens) — pink flowers in the garden; caution: All parts are toxic if ingested

Shrub

Pink Angel's Trumpet

Brugmansia Suaveolens

FullUSDA 10–10
Pink Anthurium (Anthurium Andraeanum) — Keep away from direct sunlight to maintain its vivid hue and velvety texture; thus enhancing the indoor, image 61

Shrub

Pink Anthurium

Anthurium Andraeanum

ShadeUSDA 11–11
Pink Beauty False Aster (Boltonia Asteroides 'Pink Beauty') — Thriving in full sun, it reaches heights of 4-5 feet with a spread of 2-3 feet

Perennial

Pink Beauty False Aster

Boltonia Asteroides 'Pink Beauty'

HalfUSDA 4–8
Pink Chablis Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Orchid Frost') — This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-8, reaching 6-8 inches in height with a spread of up to 24

Ground cover

Pink Chablis Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Orchid Frost'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Pink Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Rubra') — acidic soil and benefits from a layer of organic mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate soil, image 47

Tree

Pink Flowering Dogwood

Cornus Florida 'Rubra'

FullUSDA 4–10
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Ideal as ground cover or in rock gardens; annual / perennial for full or half or shade, image 129

Annual

Pink Knotweed

Persicaria Capitata

FullUSDA 7–11
Pink Princess Philodendron (Philodendron 'Pink Princess') — reaching up to 2 feet in height and spread

Vine

Pink Princess Philodendron

Philodendron 'Pink Princess'

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Pink Splash Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum) — It grows from about 12 inches to 6 feet tall depending on pruning and support

Pink Splash Arrowhead Vine

Syngonium podophyllum

Half

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