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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

Snowy Morning™ Marble Queen Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — It can stay compact at 6-12 inches or trail and climb up to 9 feet indoors

Snowy Morning™ Marble Queen Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full
Snowy Stream™ Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — Snowy Stream™ Golden Pothos can stay compact in small pots or vine 6-108 inches with support

Snowy Stream™ Golden Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full
Snowy Wood Rush (Luzula Nivea) — Luzula nivea thrives in partial to full shade

Grass

Snowy Wood Rush

Luzula Nivea

FullUSDA 6–9
Soap Aloe (Aloe Saponaria) — lance-shaped leaves edged with small teeth

Succulent

Soap Aloe

Aloe Saponaria

FullUSDA 9–11
Socialite® Triostar (Stromanthe sanguinea) — The Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar'

Perennial

Socialite® Triostar

Stromanthe sanguinea

HalfUSDA 10–11
Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — perennial for full or half or shade; ensuring it as a steadfast choice for an array of design aesthetics

Perennial

Society Garlic

Tulbaghia Violacea

FullUSDA 8–10
Soft Caress' Mahonia (Mahonia 'Soft Caress') — Mahonia 'Soft Caress' delivers a tropical appeal with spine-free, feathery foliage

Shrub

Soft Caress' Mahonia

Mahonia 'Soft Caress'

FullUSDA 7–11
Soft Rush (Juncus Effusus) — It thrives in USDA Zones 4-9, reaching 2-4 feet tall with a 1-2 foot spread; while often considered an ideal choice for wetland or

Grass

Soft Rush

Juncus Effusus

FullUSDA 8–10
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — pointed leaves that can reach 3 to 6 inches in length; post-bloom, brilliant red berries adorn the plant, image 83

Ground cover

Solomon's Plume

Smilacina Racemosa

FullUSDA 3–8
Songbird: Blue Bird (Aquilegia hybrid) — Aquilegia 'Blue Bird' offers charming sky-blue and white spurred blooms

Perennial

Songbird: Blue Bird

Aquilegia hybrid

HalfUSDA 3–10
Song Of India (Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata') — making it versatile for various landscape scenarios

Perennial

Song Of India

Dracaena Reflexa 'Variegata'

HalfUSDA 9–10
Sophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — and its undersides feature a rich reddish hue that adds visual interest

Perennial

Sophie Cecile Begonia

Begonia 'Sophie Cecile'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Southern Comfort Alum Root (Heuchera 'Southern Comfort') — The Heuchera 'Southern Comfort' commonly referred to as Southern Comfort Alum Root

Perennial

Southern Comfort Alum Root

Heuchera 'Southern Comfort'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Southern Pink Flowering Currant (Ribes Sanguineum Glutinosum) — is a captivating deciduous shrub

Shrub

Southern Pink Flowering Currant

Ribes Sanguineum Glutinosum

HalfUSDA 8–11
Southern Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia) — consider its modest spread of 2 to 4 feet wide

Fern

Southern Sword Fern

Nephrolepis Cordifolia

HalfUSDA 10–10
South Western Coral Bells (Heuchera Sanguinea) — offering a splash of color from late spring to early summer; green to burgundy leaves that may feature

Ground cover

South Western Coral Bells

Heuchera Sanguinea

HalfUSDA 3–10
Spanish Bayonet (Yucca Aloifolia) — is a striking evergreen accent plant; with mature plants showcasing dramatic white flower spikes up to 2 feet, image 55

Shrub

Spanish Bayonet

Yucca Aloifolia

FullUSDA 7–11
Spark Plug Sedge (Carex 'Spark Plug') — fountain-like clump that mimics the appearance of a miniature palm tree

Perennial

Spark Plug Sedge

Carex 'Spark Plug'

HalfUSDA 8–10
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — Its dense foliage lends itself well to creating secluded garden nooks or as a natural, fragrant screen; red, image 143

Shrub

Spice Bush

Calycanthus Occidentalis

HalfUSDA 7–10
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — is an enchanting perennial bulb that adds a touch of exotic flair to any landscape; ensuring a dramatic autumnal, image 64

Bulb

Spider Lily

Lycoris Radiata

FullUSDA 9–10
Spilled Wine® Weigela (Weigela florida) — is a compact deciduous shrub with deep black-purple foliage and bright pink spring flowers

Shrub

Spilled Wine® Weigela

Weigela florida

FullUSDA 4–8
Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Hypoglossum) — leaf-like structures that are technically modified stems measuring up to 2 inches long

Ground cover

Spineless Butcher's Broom

Ruscus Hypoglossum

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Spiny Bear's Breech (Acanthus Spinosus) — Drought-tolerant once established; requires minimal maintenance; adding a dynamic element to the garden.<br><br>When

Perennial

Spiny Bear's Breech

Acanthus Spinosus

FullUSDA 5–6
Splendens Coral Bells (Heuchera Sanguinea 'Splendens') — commonly known as Splendens Coral Bells

Ground cover

Splendens Coral Bells

Heuchera Sanguinea 'Splendens'

HalfUSDA 3–10

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