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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

Red Flowering Currant (Ribes 'Pulborough Scarlet') — is a deciduous shrub reaching 5-6 ft tall

Shrub

Red Flowering Currant

Ribes 'Pulborough Scarlet'

HalfUSDA 7–10
Red Flowering Currant (Ribes Sanguineum) — reaching a height of 6-10 feet and a spread of 4-6 feet

Shrub

Red Flowering Currant

Ribes Sanguineum

HalfUSDA 7–10
Red Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense 'Rubrum') — It grows 6-10 feet tall and wide, producing unique, pink, fringe-like blossoms in spring

Shrub

Red Fringe Flower

Loropetalum Chinense 'Rubrum'

HalfUSDA 7–10
Redleaf Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Atropurpureum') — The Redleaf Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum') is a deciduous ornamental tree

Tree

Redleaf Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

HalfUSDA 5–10
Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — and they are particularly effective when grouped

Ground cover

Red Lightning Alum Root

Heuchera 'Red Lightning'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Red Mistletoe Cactus (Pseudorhipsalis Ramulosa) — The cactus thrives in partial shade and requires minimal watering, making it ideal for hanging baskets

Succulent

Red Mistletoe Cactus

Pseudorhipsalis Ramulosa

HalfUSDA 10–11
Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — typically unfurling its vividly-hued flowers from April to May

Perennial

Red Pasque Flower

Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra'

FullUSDA 5–9
Red Prince Weigela (Weigela Florida 'Red Prince') — This hardy plant reaches 5 to 6 feet in height and width, thriving in full sun to part shade

Shrub

Red Prince Weigela

Weigela Florida 'Red Prince'

FullUSDA 5–8
Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — also botanically known as Cornus sericea

Shrub

Red-Twig Dogwood

Cornus Sericea

FullUSDA 3–6
Redwood Sorrel (Oxalis Oregana) — this plant is well adapted to cool

Ground cover

Redwood Sorrel

Oxalis Oregana

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–9
Regal Splendor Hosta (Hosta 'Regal Splendor') — a cultivar of the extensive Hosta family

Perennial

Regal Splendor Hosta

Hosta 'Regal Splendor'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Remember Me Hosta (Hosta 'Remember Me') — The Hosta 'Remember Me' is a striking perennial showcasing a dynamic color transformation

Perennial

Remember Me Hosta

Hosta 'Remember Me'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — vibrant green fronds once more.<br><br>The Resurrection Fern is a versatile addition to any garden, image 59

Fern

Resurrection Fern

Pleopeltis polypodioides

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–10
Revolution Hosta (Hosta 'Revolution') — The 'Revolution' Hosta is a striking perennial

Perennial

Revolution Hosta

Hosta 'Revolution'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Rex Begonia (Begonia 'Rex') — it will re-emerge with vigor in the spring; perennial for full or half or shade

Perennial

Rex Begonia

Begonia 'Rex'

FullUSDA 3–10
Rex Begonia — African Jungle Rex Begonia

Rex Begonia

Begonia

Half
Rhododendron (Rhododendron Varieties) — They prefer partially shaded locations receiving dappled sunlight and are best sheltered from harsh; as an integral

Shrub

Rhododendron

Rhododendron Varieties

HalfUSDA 3–9
Richmond Begonia (Begonia 'Richmondensis') — this begonia is a low-maintenance option for adding soft color and texture to the landscape

Perennial

Richmond Begonia

Begonia 'Richmondensis'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Rio Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Rio') — commonly known as Rio Coral Bells

Ground cover

Rio Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Rio'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Rivera™ Drop Tongue Plant (Schismatoglottis wallichii) — The Schismatoglottis wallichii is a refined tropical houseplant with glossy

Rivera™ Drop Tongue Plant

Schismatoglottis wallichii

Half
Riverbank Grape (Vitis Riparia) — particularly flourishing along riverbanks; its leaves span 4-7 inches, turning vibrant yellow in fall, image 58

Vine

Riverbank Grape

Vitis Riparia

FullUSDA 3–8
Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — Justicia rizzinii is sure to be a dazzling highlight in your client's garden

Shrub

Rizzini's Justicia

Justicia Rizzinii

FullUSDA 8–11
Robust Bamboo (Fargesia Robusta) — Provides year-round interest with minimal maintenance

Bamboo

Robust Bamboo

Fargesia Robusta

HalfUSDA 7–9
Rock Clematis (Clematis Columbiana) — Pair with low perennials to add vertical interest to your landscape; scientifically known as Clematis columbiana

Vine

Rock Clematis

Clematis Columbiana

HalfUSDA 4–7

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