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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

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — Its prominent pink inflorescence, lasting for months, adds vibrant accents to any landscape

Succulent

Pink Thistle Bromeliad

Aechmea Fasciata

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Pinxterbloom Azalea (Rhododendron Periclymenoides) — Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9

Broadleaf Evergreen

Pinxterbloom Azalea

Rhododendron Periclymenoides

HalfUSDA 7–9
Pitcher Sage (Lepechinia Fragrans) — ovate leaves that exude a distinct

Perennial

Pitcher Sage

Lepechinia Fragrans

FullUSDA 9–10
Pjm Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Pjm') — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with pink blooms; withstanding minimum temperatures of -20 to -30°F

Broadleaf Evergreen

Pjm Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Pjm'

FullUSDA 4–8
Plantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — is noted for its lush foliage and striking white

Ground cover

Plantaginea Hosta

Hosta Plantaginea

HalfUSDA 2–9
Poet's Jasmine (Jasminum Grandiflora) — requiring regular watering; this timeless climbing shrub is known for its prodigious and fragrant flowers

Vine

Poet's Jasmine

Jasminum Grandiflora

FullUSDA 8–10
Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron Radicans) — especially in areas with human activity, image 60

Shrub

Poison Ivy

Toxicodendron Radicans

FullUSDA 8–10
Poison Oak (Toxicodendron Diversilobum) — Native to the western regions of North America

Shrub

Poison Oak

Toxicodendron Diversilobum

FullUSDA 8–10
Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes Phyllostachya) — the Polka Dot Plant prefers partial shade; as too much direct sunlight can fade its vibrant colors, image 97

Perennial

Polka Dot Plant

Hypoestes Phyllostachya

HalfUSDA 10–11
Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron Luteum) — Pontic Azalea (Rhododendron luteum) is a deciduous shrub; it reaches 6-13 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet, image 57

Shrub

Pontic Azalea

Rhododendron Luteum

HalfUSDA 6–9
Poor Man's Rhododendron (Impatiens Sodenii) — decorative stamen.<br><br>Ideal for USDA hardiness zones 10 and 11

Poor Man's Rhododendron

Impatiens Sodenii

HalfUSDA 8–11
Portea Bromeliad (Portea Petropolitana) — Portea Bromeliad (Portea petropolitana) is a striking evergreen perennial featuring long

Succulent

Portea Bromeliad

Portea Petropolitana

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Pothos (Epipremnum Aureum) — green spaces for clients to enjoy; which makes it exceptionally accommodating in a variety of landscape designs, image 151

Perennial

Pothos

Epipremnum Aureum

Deep ShadeUSDA 10–11
Poverty Rush (Juncus Tenuis) — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers moist conditions but tolerates dryness; and aesthetic contribution to their, image 47

Grass

Poverty Rush

Juncus Tenuis

FullUSDA 2–9
Praying Hands Hosta (Hosta 'Praying Hands') — The Hosta 'Praying Hands' showcases uniquely upright

Perennial

Praying Hands Hosta

Hosta 'Praying Hands'

HalfUSDA 3–8
Prelude Japanese Andromeda (Pieris Japonica 'Prelude') — Pieris japonica 'Prelude' is a compact evergreen shrub

Broadleaf Evergreen

Prelude Japanese Andromeda

Pieris Japonica 'Prelude'

HalfUSDA 5–8
President Roosevelt Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'President Roosevelt') — The Rhododendron 'President Roosevelt' is a vibrant evergreen shrub

Shrub

President Roosevelt Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'President Roosevelt'

HalfUSDA 7–9
Prickly Mucronata (Gaultheria Mucronata) — providing structure and vibrant color throughout the year

Shrub

Prickly Mucronata

Gaultheria Mucronata

FullUSDA 5–9
Primetime™ Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) — is a compact tropical houseplant with lime-green leaves traced in coral-pink veins

Primetime™ Nerve Plant

Fittonia albivenis

Full
Princess Flower (Tibouchina Urvilleana) — consider incorporating this lush shrub in a mixed border; offer ample water and fertilizer for optimal, image 142

Tree

Princess Flower

Tibouchina Urvilleana

FullUSDA 10–11
Puerto Rican Hat Palm (Sabal Causiarum) — and a lush blue-green color

Palm

Puerto Rican Hat Palm

Sabal Causiarum

HalfUSDA 9–10
Pumila Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Pumila) — is a petite succulent reaching heights up to 12 inches with a spread of 24 inches

Succulent

Pumila Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe Pumila

HalfUSDA 10–10
Purity Japanese Andromeda (Pieris Japonica 'Purity') — showcasing cascades of pure white

Broadleaf Evergreen

Purity Japanese Andromeda

Pieris Japonica 'Purity'

HalfUSDA 5–8
Purple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — At maturity, it reaches 4 to 6 inches tall and spreads 4 to 8 inches wide

Ground cover

Purple Dog Violet

Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea'

HalfUSDA 6–10

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