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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

Split Leaf Or Selloum Philodendron (Philodendron Bipinnatifidum) — allowing the soil surface to dry between waterings; glossy leaves that can reach, image 91

Shrub

Split Leaf Or Selloum Philodendron

Philodendron Bipinnatifidum

FullUSDA 9–10
Spotsylvania™ Thai Constellation (Monstera deliciosa) — is a climbing houseplant with glossy green leaves splashed in creamy white speckling and bold

Spotsylvania™ Thai Constellation

Monstera deliciosa

Half
Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — shrub / tree for full or half or shade

Shrub

Spreading English Yew

Taxus Baccata 'Repandens'

FullUSDA 6–10
Sprenger Asparagus (Asparagus Densiflorus 'Sprengeri') — commonly known as Sprenger Asparagus or Asparagus fern; grows from a central root with, image 50

Fern

Sprenger Asparagus

Asparagus Densiflorus 'Sprengeri'

FullUSDA 9–11
Spring Bouquet Laurustinus (Viburnum Tinus 'Spring Bouquet') — It reaches a mature size of 4-6 feet in height and spread

Shrub

Spring Bouquet Laurustinus

Viburnum Tinus 'Spring Bouquet'

Deep ShadeUSDA 10–10
Spring Starflower (Ipheion Uniflorum) — perches gracefully atop slender; sweet fragrance.<br><br>Cultivated in well-drained soil, image 62

Bulb

Spring Starflower

Ipheion Uniflorum

FullUSDA 3–9
Spring Symphony Foamflower (Tiarella 'Spring Symphony') — The Tiarella 'Spring Symphony' showcases captivating pink blooms atop compact

Ground cover

Spring Symphony Foamflower

Tiarella 'Spring Symphony'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime') — Mature size reaches 4-6 feet tall and wide

Ground cover

Springtime Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime'

FullUSDA 8–9
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — A partially shaded position is optimal, but it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates

Perennial

Spur Flower

Plectranthus ciliatus

ShadeUSDA 9–11
Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — making it an excellent choice for a hanging basket or a shade garden accent

Fern

Squirrel's Foot Fern

Davallia Trichomanoides

HalfUSDA 3–9
Squirrel's Foot Fern (Microlepia Strigosa) — However, it is crucial to avoid waterlogged conditions which can harm the plant

Fern

Squirrel's Foot Fern

Microlepia Strigosa

HalfUSDA 3–9
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — the foliage transforms into spectacular shades of yellow

Shrub

Staghorn Sumac

Rhus Typhina

FullUSDA 3–8
Stained Glass Hosta (Hosta 'Stained Glass') — This variety boasts a 15-inch height and spreads up to 36 inches wide, creating an eye-catching, low mound

Perennial

Stained Glass Hosta

Hosta 'Stained Glass'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Star Chickweed (Stellaria Pubera) — Star Chickweed (Stellaria pubera) is a delicate, shade-loving perennial, flourishing in zones 4-7; this native woodland

Perennial

Star Chickweed

Stellaria Pubera

ShadeUSDA 4–11
Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum Jasminoides) — this plant can climb or spread to cover structures and surfaces to approximately 20 feet in length; white blossoms

Ground cover

Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum Jasminoides

FullUSDA 9–10
St. Augustine Grass (Lawn) (Stenotaphrum Secundatum) — depending on climate conditions - being particularly vital through the hot summer months

Grass

St. Augustine Grass (Lawn)

Stenotaphrum Secundatum

FullUSDA 7–11
Steeds Upright Holly (Ilex Crenata 'Steeds') — is an evergreen shrub with a naturally pyramidal form reaching 6-8 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width

Tree

Steeds Upright Holly

Ilex Crenata 'Steeds'

FullUSDA 7–11
Stern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — The Helleborus x sternii, known as Stern Hellebore, is an evergreen perennial that thrives in partial shade

Perennial

Stern Hellebore

Helleborus X Sternii

FullUSDA 4–9
Stiletto Hosta (Hosta 'Stiletto') — accented by creamy-white margins

Perennial

Stiletto Hosta

Hosta 'Stiletto'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–8
Stingray Star™ Corn Plant (Dracaena sp.) — Stingray Star™ Corn Plant, or Dracaena sp

Stingray Star™ Corn Plant

Dracaena sp.

Full
Stinking Hellebore (Helleborus Foetidus) — Blooms appear in late winter to early spring; or used to underplant larger shrubs, image 66

Perennial

Stinking Hellebore

Helleborus Foetidus

HalfUSDA 5–9
Stolon Palm (Chamaedorea Stolonifera) — tropical effect in temperate to warm landscapes

Palm

Stolon Palm

Chamaedorea Stolonifera

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Stoplight Heucherella (Heucherella 'Stoplight') — Heucherella 'Stoplight' boasts striking yellow foliage with deep red centers

Ground cover

Stoplight Heucherella

Heucherella 'Stoplight'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Stormy Seas Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Stormy Seas') — reminiscent of a tempestuous sea

Ground cover

Stormy Seas Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Stormy Seas'

HalfUSDA 7–10

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