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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

Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — It thrives in partial shade, requires well-drained soil and maintains a humble height of 3-6

Ground cover

Strawberry Begonia

Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis'

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–8
Strawflower (Helichrysum Petiolare Microphyllum) — silvery-green leaves and robust

Shrub

Strawflower

Helichrysum Petiolare Microphyllum

FullUSDA 9–11
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — multi-colored and orange and red and yellow flowers in the garden; standing out against the backdrop of, image 108

Herb

Stream Orchid

Epipactis Gigantea

HalfUSDA 10–10
Streamside Monkey Flower (Mimulus Guttatus) — offering vibrant yellow blooms with splotched throats from late spring to fall

Annual

Streamside Monkey Flower

Mimulus Guttatus

ShadeUSDA 9–10
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — is a small deciduous tree reaching 20-30 ft in height and spreads 10-15 ft; is particularly notable for its ornate bark

Tree

Striped Maple

Acer Pensylvanicum

HalfUSDA 3–7
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — ground cover / perennial for deep shade or half or shade

Ground cover

Sum And Substance Hosta

Hosta 'Sum And Substance'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–9
Suminagashi Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Suminagashi') — The Suminagashi Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Suminagashi') is revered for its deep red

Tree

Suminagashi Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Suminagashi'

HalfUSDA 5–10
Summer Crush Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Summer Crush') — a stunning choice for accentuating any landscape

Shrub

Summer Crush Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Summer Crush'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Summer Nights™ Hawaiian Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — is a climbing/trailing houseplant with spade-shaped green leaves marbled in warm golden variegation

Summer Nights™ Hawaiian Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full
Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia) — shrub for full or half or shade; supporting local wildlife

Shrub

Summersweet

Clethra Alnifolia

FullUSDA 3–9
SunPatiens® Compact Classic White (Impatiens x hybrida) — SunPatiens® Compact Fire Red (Impatiens 'SunPatiens Compact White') is a vibrant, low-maintenance

Annual

SunPatiens® Compact Classic White

Impatiens x hybrida

HalfUSDA 3–10
SunPatiens® Compact Deep Red (Impatiens x hybrida) — The SunPatiens® Compact Fire Red (Impatiens 'SunPatiens Compact Red') is a vibrant, low-maintenance

Annual

SunPatiens® Compact Deep Red

Impatiens x hybrida

HalfUSDA 3–10
Sunset Strain Lewisia (Lewisia Cotyledon 'Sunset Strain') — it thrives in temperatures down to -40°F

Perennial

Sunset Strain Lewisia

Lewisia Cotyledon 'Sunset Strain'

HalfUSDA 3–7
Sunspot Heucherella (Heucherella 'Sunspot') — reaching a modest height of 10 inches and spreading up to 15 inches wide

Ground cover

Sunspot Heucherella

Heucherella 'Sunspot'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Surefire® Red Begonia (Begonia Benariensis 'Surefire Red') — heat-tolerant annual boasting vibrant red flowers

Perennial

Surefire® Red Begonia

Begonia Benariensis 'Surefire Red'

HalfUSDA 10–11
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia Maritima) — Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima); drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, image 81

Annual

Sweet Alyssum

Lobularia Maritima

FullUSDA 4–10
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis Paniculata) — Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis paniculata) is a fast-growing, deciduous climber reaching up to 30 feet

Vine

Sweet Autumn Clematis

Clematis Paniculata

HalfUSDA 4–7
Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — preferring well-drained soils rich in organic matter

Shrub

Sweet Box

Sarcococca Confusa

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–10
Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — Notable for its ease of care and rhizomatous growth; ideal for water gardens, Sweet Flag's green-yellow flowers bloom in early

Grass

Sweet Flag

Acorus Calamus

HalfUSDA 4–10
Sweet Kate Spiderwort (Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate') — It's an ideal choice for border fronts

Ground cover

Sweet Kate Spiderwort

Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate'

FullUSDA 5–9
Sweet Tea Foamy Bells (Heucherella 'Sweet Tea') — Heucherella 'Sweet Tea' showcases charming star-shaped

Perennial

Sweet Tea Foamy Bells

Heucherella 'Sweet Tea'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — low-lying carpet of foliage

Ground cover

Sweet Violet

Viola Odorata

HalfUSDA 6–10
Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — it requires consistent moisture

Ground cover

Sweet Woodruff

Galium Odoratum

HalfUSDA 5–9
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — herbaceous perennial that brings a dramatic flair to any landscape; possibly reaching up to 12 inches in, image 91

Perennial

Sylvan Goatsbeard

Aruncus Dioicus

HalfUSDA 2–9

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