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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

Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica 'Variegata') — is a striking ornamental grass-like perennial that features green foliage striped with creamy

Grass

Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily

Dianella Tasmanica 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 8–11
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — is an evergreen shrub with creamy-white margined leaves and a dense

Shrub

Variegated Tobira

Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 8–10
Variegated Wax-Leaf Pepper (Peperomia Obtusifolia 'Variegata') — providing visual interest year-round

Ground cover

Variegated Wax-Leaf Pepper

Peperomia Obtusifolia 'Variegata'

ShadeUSDA 10–11
Variegated Yellow Archangel (Lamium galeobdolon 'Variegatum') — which are edged in a deep

Ground cover

Variegated Yellow Archangel

Lamium galeobdolon 'Variegatum'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–8
Velvet Calathea (Calathea Rufibarba) — Renowned for its visually striking foliage

Perennial

Velvet Calathea

Calathea Rufibarba

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–8
Vine Maple (Acer Circinatum) — When designing with the Acer circinatum; consider its natural elegance as an understory plant or its potential for, image 54

Shrub

Vine Maple

Acer Circinatum

HalfUSDA 5–10
Violet Trumpet Vine (Clytostoma Callistegioides) — This vigorous climber can reach heights of up to 20 feet, thriving in full sun to partial shade

Vine

Violet Trumpet Vine

Clytostoma Callistegioides

FullUSDA 8–10
Virginia Chain Fern (Woodwardia Virginica) — The Virginia chain fern, Woodwardia virginica, thrives in USDA zones 5-9, preferring moist, acidic soils

Fern

Virginia Chain Fern

Woodwardia Virginica

FullUSDA 4–10
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — is a versatile and hardy deciduous vine native to Eastern and Central North America; virginia, image 86

Ground cover

Virginia Creeper

Parthenocissus Quinquefolia

FullUSDA 4–10
Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum Virginianum) — When planning the garden design; with a spread of 12-18 inches, its distinctive, mottled foliage adds texture

Perennial

Virginia Waterleaf

Hydrophyllum Virginianum

HalfUSDA 4–9
Vulcan's Flame Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Vulcan's Flame') — This evergreen shrub has a mature size of 5 feet in height and width

Broadleaf Evergreen

Vulcan's Flame Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Vulcan's Flame'

FullUSDA 4–7
Wally Berg Aechmea (Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Wally Berg') — Prefers partial shade, well-draining soil

Succulent

Wally Berg Aechmea

Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Wally Berg'

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Wandering Jew, Inch Plant (Tradescantia Fluminensis) — is a prolific groundcover and versatile ornamental beloved for its quick-growing nature and, image 80

Ground cover

Wandering Jew, Inch Plant

Tradescantia Fluminensis

FullUSDA 9–10
Waterfall Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Waterfall') — a cascading Japanese maple

Tree

Waterfall Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Waterfall'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Wax-Leaf Peperomia (Peperomia Obtusifolia) — which contributes to its dense

Ground cover

Wax-Leaf Peperomia

Peperomia Obtusifolia

ShadeUSDA 10–11
Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — waxy leaves and star-shaped flowers; making it an exceptional choice for both novice and experienced gardeners, image 45

Vine

Wax Plant

Hoya Carnosa

ShadeUSDA 10–11
Wedding Party® Wedding Bells (Helleborus hybrid) — Helleborus 'Wedding Bells'

Perennial

Wedding Party® Wedding Bells

Helleborus hybrid

FullUSDA 4–9
Wendy Alum Root (Heuchera 'Wendy') — flaunts ruffled evergreen foliage with a silver sheen

Perennial

Wendy Alum Root

Heuchera 'Wendy'

HalfUSDA 7–10
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — It is largely pest-free and not favored by deer

Ground cover

West Coast Wild Ginger

Asarum Caudatum

HalfUSDA 4–9
Western Azalea (Rhododendron Occidentale) — scientifically named Rhododendron occidentale

Shrub

Western Azalea

Rhododendron Occidentale

HalfUSDA 5–8
Western Burning Bush (Euonymus Occidentalis) — scientifically referred to as Euonymus occidentalis

Shrub

Western Burning Bush

Euonymus Occidentalis

HalfUSDA 3–11
Western Columbine (Aquilegia Formosa) — and their distinct elongated nectar spurs can reach lengths of up to 2 inches; showcasing vibrant red and yellow

Perennial

Western Columbine

Aquilegia Formosa

HalfUSDA 3–11
Western Hemlock (Tsuga Heterophylla) — pyramidal shape and fine-textured foliage

Conifer

Western Hemlock

Tsuga Heterophylla

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–9
Western Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Columbianum) — although in some instances it may reach up to 8 feet

Shrub

Western Labrador Tea

Rhododendron Columbianum

HalfUSDA 9–10

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