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Full-shade plants

Plants for shade and deep shade: north sides, under canopy, courtyards.

1,155 plants

Rockfoil (Saxifraga X Arendsii) — Saxifraga x arendsii, commonly known as Rockfoil, is a resilient perennial ideal for rock gardens; moist soil and, image 43

Ground cover

Rockfoil

Saxifraga X Arendsii

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–7

Vine

Rojo Congo Philodendron

Philodendron 'Rojo Congo'

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10

Rooiwortel (Bulbine Latifolia) — These inflorescences rise distinctly above the foliage; succulent for full or half or shade

Succulent

Rooiwortel

Bulbine Latifolia

FullUSDA 8–11

Rosebay Rhododendron (Rhododendron Maximum) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for half or shade; requiring minimal care beyond enjoying its enduring beauty

Broadleaf Evergreen

Rosebay Rhododendron

Rhododendron Maximum

Rose Old Gay Hill Red China (Rosa 'Marie Pavie') — stands as an enchanting addition to any garden with its historical charm and vibrant blossoms

Ground cover

Rose Old Gay Hill Red China

Rosa 'Marie Pavie'

FullUSDA 7–11

Roseum Elegans Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans') — Reaching up to 6 feet in height and spread, this evergreen offers year-round interest; the Roseum

Broadleaf Evergreen

Roseum Elegans Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans'

Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — Sweet William offers delightful fragrance and attracts pollinators while being deer-resistant; showcasing an, image 51

Ground cover

Rose Verbena

Verbena Canadensis

HalfUSDA 8–10

Roundleaf Alumroot (Heuchera Cylindrica) — Ideal for border fronts and woodland settings

Ground cover

Roundleaf Alumroot

Heuchera Cylindrica

Round-Leaf Tea Olive. (Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius') — Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius,' is an evergreen shrub notable for its dense

Shrub

Round-Leaf Tea Olive.

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius'

Roxie™ Seersucker Plant (Geogenanthus poeppigii) — The Geogenanthus poeppigii is a tropical houseplant with puckered

Roxie™ Seersucker Plant

Geogenanthus poeppigii

Royal Fern (Osmunda Regalis) — which unfurl in a bright chartreuse hue before maturing to a deep; ancient greenery that has adorned the earth for, image 62

Fern

Royal Fern

Osmunda Regalis

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–9

Royal Heritage Hellebore (Helleborus 'Royal Heritage') — Blossoms range in hues from white to deep purple, appearing in late winter to early spring

Perennial

Royal Heritage Hellebore

Helleborus 'Royal Heritage'

Royal Purple Lily Turf (Liriope Muscari 'Royal Purple') — The Royal Purple Lily Turf (Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple') is an ornamental grass-like perennial

Shrub

Royal Purple Lily Turf

Liriope Muscari 'Royal Purple'

HalfUSDA 6–10

Royal Standard Calathea (Calathea hybrid) — The Calathea hybrid 'Royal Standard' is a refined prayer plant with dark green

Royal Standard Calathea

Calathea hybrid

Royal Standard Hosta (Hosta 'Royal Standard') — Thriving in partial to full shade

Ground cover

Royal Standard Hosta

Hosta 'Royal Standard'

Ruby Crab™ Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema x) — The Aglaonema x 'Ruby Crab' is an upright Chinese Evergreen with glossy lance-shaped leaves

Ruby Crab™ Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema x

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — making it a suitable addition for a low-maintenance

Shrub

Rugosa Rose

Rosa Rugosa

FullUSDA 8–11

Sagae Hosta (Hosta 'Sagae') — The Hosta 'Sagae' exhibits a stately presence in any garden design

Perennial

Sagae Hosta

Hosta 'Sagae'

Sage and Cream™ Satin Pothos (Scindapsus pictus) — The Scindapsus is a trailing houseplant with thick

Sage and Cream™ Satin Pothos

Scindapsus pictus

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Salal, or Gaultheria shallon, is an evergreen shrub indigenous to western North America; it prefers partial shade to, image 97

Shrub

Salal

Gaultheria Shallon

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–11

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — Native to the Pacific Northwest

Shrub

Salmonberry

Rubus Spectabilis

FullUSDA 3–10

Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — Ideal for part to full shade

Perennial

Samobor Cranesbill

Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor

Samurai Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Formosana 'Samurai) — orchid-like flowers with purple spots on a creamy white background

Perennial

Samurai Toad Lily

Tricyrtis Formosana 'Samurai

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11

Sandankwa Viburnum (Viburnum Suspensum) — scientifically known as Viburnum suspensum

Shrub

Sandankwa Viburnum

Viburnum Suspensum

FullUSDA 8–10

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