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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

Purple Dragon Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Purple Dragon') — It grows best in partial to full shade with well-drained soil, perfect for ground cover or

Ground cover

Purple Dragon Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Purple Dragon'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Purple Heart Plantain Lily (Hosta 'Purple Heart') — prefers well-drained soil

Perennial

Purple Heart Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Purple Heart'

ShadeUSDA 3–9
Purple Heart, Purple Queen (Tradescantia Pallida 'Purpurea') — so handling with gloves is recommended

Ground cover

Purple Heart, Purple Queen

Tradescantia Pallida 'Purpurea'

FullUSDA 9–10
Purple Passion Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Purple Passion') — especially during dry periods

Broadleaf Evergreen

Purple Passion Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Purple Passion'

FullUSDA 4–7
Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — scientifically referred to as Azalea 'Purple Splendor'; ideal for accent planting or massing in USDA zones

Shrub

Purple Splendor Azalea

Azalea 'Purple Splendor'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix Roebelenii) — This diminutive palm typically reaches heights of 6 to 10 feet at maturity; the Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix, image 63

Palm

Pygmy Date Palm

Phoenix Roebelenii

HalfUSDA 10–11
Rainbow Bush (Portulacaria Afra 'Variegata') — With its cream and shades of pale green variegated leaves; it offers a striking contrast and visual appeal

Ground cover

Rainbow Bush

Portulacaria Afra 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 9–11
Rainbow's End Hosta (Hosta 'Rainbow's End') — The Hosta 'Rainbow's End' is a striking perennial

Perennial

Rainbow's End Hosta

Hosta 'Rainbow's End'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Rainbow Sunrise (Phormium Tenax 'Maori Sunrise') — is a vibrant perennial with striking

Perennial

Rainbow Sunrise

Phormium Tenax 'Maori Sunrise'

FullUSDA 9–10
Rainforest Sunrise Hosta (Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise') — cupped leaves with golden centers and dark green margins

Perennial

Rainforest Sunrise Hosta

Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Raspberry Aechmea (Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Raspberry') — is a striking bromeliad cherished for its vibrant foliage and blossoms

Succulent

Raspberry Aechmea

Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Raspberry'

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Rattan Palm (Rhapis Humilis) — the Rhapis humilis possesses a clumping growth habit; the Rattan Palm, Rhapis humilis, stands elegant at 3-10 ft, perfect for

Grass

Rattan Palm

Rhapis Humilis

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Rattlesnake Fern (Botrychium Virginiana) — This deciduous perennial is characterized by its unique, lanceolate leaflets forming a feather-like appearance; its

Fern

Rattlesnake Fern

Botrychium Virginiana

ShadeUSDA 4–10
Rave On Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Rave On') — Heuchera 'Rave On' delights with a mounding habit, perfect for accentuating borders and woodland settings

Ground cover

Rave On Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Rave On'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Red Alder (Alnus Rubra) — woody cones that persist through winter

Tree

Red Alder

Alnus Rubra

FullUSDA 8–10
Red Azalea (Rhododendron) — Foliage coloring ranges from bright green to a deep

Shrub

Red Azalea

Rhododendron

FullUSDA 6–7
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — and consistently achieves a moderate growth to reach a mature height and spread of approximately 1.5 to 3 feet, image 83

Perennial

Red Baneberry

Actaea Rubra

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–7
Red Barrenwort (Epimedium X Rubrum) — In spring, it boasts delicate red and pale pink flowers

Ground cover

Red Barrenwort

Epimedium X Rubrum

HalfUSDA 4–9
Red Boronia (Boronia Heterophylla) — with a spread of 2 to 3 feet

Shrub

Red Boronia

Boronia Heterophylla

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Red Diervilla (Diervilla sp.) — Proven Winners - Kodiak® Red - Diervilla sp

Red Diervilla

Diervilla sp.

Deep Shade
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — removing indoor pollutants and improving air quality.<br><br>When designing a space; tolerant to, image 68

Tree

Red-Edged Dracaena

Dracaena Marginata

HalfUSDA 10–11
Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — Its canopy shapes into a pleasing

Tree

Red Emperor Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor'

HalfUSDA 5–10
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — attracting a symphony of pollinators including bees and butterflies

Shrub

Red Escallonia

Escallonia Rubra

HalfUSDA 8–10
Red Flash Caladium (Caladium 'Fiesta') — botanical synonym Caladium 'Fiesta'

Bulb

Red Flash Caladium

Caladium 'Fiesta'

Deep ShadeUSDA 11–11

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