Skip to content
Log inStart trial

The database

Full-shade plants

Plants for shade and deep shade: north sides, under canopy, courtyards.

1,155 plants

Full-shade plants in the database

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Its wiry, black stems elegantly contrast with the light green, lobed leaflets; fern / ground cover for, image 39

Fern

Western Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum Pedatum

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–8
Western Sword Fern (Polystichum Munitum) — lanceolate leaflets that are neatly aligned in a herringbone pattern along its central stalk; the fern, image 51

Fern

Western Sword Fern

Polystichum Munitum

HalfUSDA 6–10
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — thriving in USDA zones 4-9

Shrub

Western Thimbleberry

Rubus Parviflorus

FullUSDA 3–10
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — making it suitable for mid-ground planting in shaded garden compositions

Bulb

Western Trillium

Trillium Ovatum

HalfUSDA 4–9
Whirlwind Hosta (Hosta 'Whirlwind') — Resilient to USDA Zones 3-9, it prefers moist, well-drained soil

Perennial

Whirlwind Hosta

Hosta 'Whirlwind'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–8
White Alder (Alnus Rhombifolia) — The White Alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a deciduous tree reaching up to 50-80 ft

Tree

White Alder

Alnus Rhombifolia

FullUSDA 8–10
White Bacopa (Sutera Cordata) — is a prolific bloomer that adds a delicate charm to any garden; convey this ease of care to the client to assure them of a

Ground cover

White Bacopa

Sutera Cordata

FullUSDA 9–11
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — Its foliage adds texture to shade gardens; actaea pachypoda produces small white flowers on dense

Perennial

White Baneberry

Actaea Pachypoda

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–8
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — Thriving in part-shade, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and width, preferring moist, well-drained soil

Perennial

White Bleeding Heart

Dicentra Spectabilis Alba

HalfUSDA 3–8
White Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis 'Alba') — Known for long, drooping clusters of fragrant, pure white flowers that blossom in late spring

Shrub

White Chinese Wisteria

Wisteria Sinensis 'Alba'

FullUSDA 5–10
White Flowering Currant (Ribes Indecorum) — which is essential for water-conscious landscapes

Shrub

White Flowering Currant

Ribes Indecorum

HalfUSDA 5–9
White Flowering Maple (Abutilon Hybrids 'Albus') — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it requires moderate watering to establish deep roots

Shrub

White Flowering Maple

Abutilon Hybrids 'Albus'

HalfUSDA 9–11
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Thriving in USDA zones 8-11, it prefers full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil; requiring a, image 54

Perennial

White Garland Lily

Hedychium Coronarium

FullUSDA 8–10
White Japanese Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida 'Alba') — A site offering morning sunlight with afternoon shade is ideal

Perennial

White Japanese Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida 'Alba'

FullUSDA 6–10
White Jewel Dragon Tree (Dracaena) — The Dracaena 'White Jewel' is an upright houseplant with glossy

White Jewel Dragon Tree

Dracaena

Full
White Mazus (Mazus Reptans 'Alba') — Ideal for USDA zones 5-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils

Ground cover

White Mazus

Mazus Reptans 'Alba'

HalfUSDA 5–8
White Meadow Rue (Thalictrum Delanayi 'Album') — Thalictrum delavayi 'Album'

Perennial

White Meadow Rue

Thalictrum Delanayi 'Album'

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–9
White Monster Variegated Monstera (Monstera deliciosa) — Proven Winners - Mysteria® White Monster - Variegated Monstera - Monstera deliciosa plant details

White Monster Variegated Monstera

Monstera deliciosa

Half
White Nancy Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'White Nancy') — Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' is a shade-loving perennial ground cover

Ground cover

White Nancy Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'White Nancy'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
White Paintbrush (Haemanthus Albiflos) — adding textural contrast to a landscape throughout the year; bulb with white blooms

Bulb

White Paintbrush

Haemanthus Albiflos

HalfUSDA 9–10
White Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Alba') — preventing soil erosion and deterring weeds with its dense foliage; offering excellent coverage for borders and

Ground cover

White Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Alba'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — each with five petal-like lobes

Shrub

White Plumbago

Plumbago Scandens

HalfUSDA 9–10
White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — which contrast beautifully against the shrub's dense

Shrub

White Rugosa Rose

Rosa Rugosa 'Alba'

FullUSDA 8–11
White Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata 'White') — spindly petals that exude an almost ethereal quality when in bloom.<br><br>Typically

Bulb

White Spider Lily

Lycoris Radiata 'White'

FullUSDA 9–10

Photographs are credited on each plant’s page.