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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

Table Fern (Pteris Species) — Ranging from 6 inches to 3 feet in height; some with variegated patterns of creams or yellows, image 90

Fern

Table Fern

Pteris Species

HalfUSDA 5–9
Tam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — tolerates a range of soils and is drought-resistant once established

Ground cover

Tam Juniper

Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia'

FullUSDA 3–10
Tangerine Beauty Crossvine (Bignonia Capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty') — Its lush foliage creates dense coverage, thriving in zones 6-9 with full-to-partial sun

Vine

Tangerine Beauty Crossvine

Bignonia Capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty'

FullUSDA 5–9
Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) — shrub for shade; it is recommended that the soil be rich in organic matter to support its vigorous growth

Shrub

Taro

Colocasia Esculenta

ShadeUSDA 9–11
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — or within container gardens; often chosen for its attractive foliage and vibrant indigo berries

Grass

Tasmanian Flax Lily

Dianella Tasmanica

FullUSDA 8–11
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11

Fern

Tasmanian Tree Fern

Dicksonia Antarctica

HalfUSDA 5–11
Tatarian Honeysuckle (Lonicera Tatarica) — and also helps in controlling its growth; providing food for birds and a pop of color in the autumn, image 87

Shrub

Tatarian Honeysuckle

Lonicera Tatarica

FullUSDA 4–7
Texas Redbud (Cercis Canadensis Var. Texensis) — The Texas Redbud (Cercis canadensis var

Shrub

Texas Redbud

Cercis Canadensis Var. Texensis

FullUSDA 4–10
Thompson Flowering Maple (Abutilon Pictum 'Thompsonii') — Thompson Flowering Maple (Abutilon pictum 'Thompsonii') dazzles with variegated

Shrub

Thompson Flowering Maple

Abutilon Pictum 'Thompsonii'

HalfUSDA 9–10
Thunderbolt Hosta (Hosta 'Thunderbolt') — reaching a mature size of about 24 inches high and 36 inches wide

Perennial

Thunderbolt Hosta

Hosta 'Thunderbolt'

HalfUSDA 3–8
Thyme Leafed Fuchsia (Fuchsia Thymifolia) — Its petite, thyme-like foliage and delicate, pendulous pink to purple flowers add charm to shaded garden areas

Shrub

Thyme Leafed Fuchsia

Fuchsia Thymifolia

HalfUSDA 9–11
Tiger Eyes Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Tiger Eyes') — With an ultimate height of 6 feet and a spread of up to 6 feet

Shrub

Tiger Eyes Sumac

Rhus Typhina 'Tiger Eyes'

FullUSDA 3–8
Timeless Tides™ Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum) — Timeless Tides™ grows upright to about 8-14 inches tall and works well on desks, shelves, and small

Timeless Tides™ Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema commutatum

Half
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — is a perennial plant notable for its low-maintenance nature and adaptability

Ground cover

Toothed Saxifraga

Saxifraga Tricuspidata

Deep ShadeUSDA 2–8
Touch Of Class Hosta (Hosta 'Touch Of Class') — Its leaves feature a unique blue-green color with a contrasting gold center

Perennial

Touch Of Class Hosta

Hosta 'Touch Of Class'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Trailing Abutilon (Abutilon Megapotamicum) — Ideal for USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; which, image 56

Shrub

Trailing Abutilon

Abutilon Megapotamicum

HalfUSDA 9–11
Trailing Blue Star (Pratia Pedunculata) — typically only reaching 1 to 3 inches in height and spreading outwards to about 18 inches

Ground cover

Trailing Blue Star

Pratia Pedunculata

FullUSDA 7–11
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — The flowers are about 2 to 3 inches in diameter and exude an intoxicating scent, image 36

Broadleaf Evergreen

Trailing Gardenia

Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata'

FullUSDA 8–11
Treasure (Glen Dale) Azalea (Azalea 'Treasure') — Growing to about 2-4 feet high with an equal spread

Shrub

Treasure (Glen Dale) Azalea

Azalea 'Treasure'

HalfUSDA 6–9
Tree Aloe (Aloe Arborescens) — Tree Aloe, Aloe arborescens, is a striking succulent, reaching up to 10ft high with a 6-8ft spread; ideal for xeriscaping, it's

Succulent

Tree Aloe

Aloe Arborescens

FullUSDA 9–11
Tree Fuchsia (Fuchsia Arborescens) — suitable for a range of landscape designs; it boasts panicles of pink-purple flowers year-round, attracting hummingbirds

Perennial

Tree Fuchsia

Fuchsia Arborescens

HalfUSDA 7–9
Tricolor Boat Lily (Tradescantia Spathacea 'Tricolor') — tropical perennial renowned for its sword-shaped leaves boasting streaks of pink

Perennial

Tricolor Boat Lily

Tradescantia Spathacea 'Tricolor'

FullUSDA 9–11
Tricolor Mountain Flax (Phormium Cookianum 'Tricolor') — Phormium cookianum 'Tricolor' is a striking ornamental grass, showcasing cream, pink, and green

Shrub

Tricolor Mountain Flax

Phormium Cookianum 'Tricolor'

FullUSDA 8–11
Tricolor Silver Satin Pothos (Scindapsus x) — Proven Winners - Shimmering Falls® Tricolor Silver - Satin Pothos - Scindapsus x plant details

Tricolor Silver Satin Pothos

Scindapsus x

Half

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