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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

White Tinged Sedge (Carex Albicans) — In the spring and early summer, image 32

Grass

White Tinged Sedge

Carex Albicans

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–9
White Wash™ Zebra Plant (Aphelandra x) — Proven Winners - Wild Flora™ White Wash™ - Zebra Plant - Aphelandra x plant details, information and resources

White Wash™ Zebra Plant

Aphelandra x

Half
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — The White Wood Aster's drought tolerance once established; this low-maintenance aster blooms from late summer to fall

Perennial

White Wood Aster

Eurybia divaricata

HalfUSDA 3–8
Wide Brim Hosta (Hosta 'Wide Brim') — the Wide Brim Hosta thrives in moist

Perennial

Wide Brim Hosta

Hosta 'Wide Brim'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — its pendent racemes of yellowish flowers attract pollinators; it is relatively low-maintenance, requiring, image 49

Shrub

Wild Black Currant

Ribes Americanum

HalfUSDA 3–7
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — This plant reaches 18-24 inches in height with a similar spread; often tolerating drought and poor soil conditions

Perennial

Wild Four O'Clock

Mirabilis Multiflora

FullUSDA 3–10
Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Wild Ginger, or Asarum canadense, is a North American perennial groundcover; maroon, bell-shaped flowers bloom, image 85

Ground cover

Wild Ginger

Asarum Canadense

HalfUSDA 3–8
Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — and informal hedge settings; this rose blooms from late spring to fall, image 81

Shrub

Wild Rose

Rosa Californica 'Plena'

FullUSDA 8–11
Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') — The Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum x rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') is a captivating hybrid shrub

Shrub

Willowwood Viburnum

Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood'

FullUSDA 5–8
Wilson Holly (Ilex X Altaclarensis 'Wilsonii') — The Wilson Holly (Ilex x altaclarensis 'Wilsonii') is an elegant evergreen shrub

Tree

Wilson Holly

Ilex X Altaclarensis 'Wilsonii'

FullUSDA 7–11
Windflower Or Greek Anemone (Anemone Blanda) — it creates a lush carpet in spring; windflowers complement spring-blooming bulbs like tulips and daffodils

Perennial

Windflower Or Greek Anemone

Anemone Blanda

FullUSDA 6–10
Wine Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea') — is an evergreen ground cover plant notable for its deep wine-purple flowers

Ground cover

Wine Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Winslow Spur Flower (Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender') — blue and purple flowers in the garden

Perennial

Winslow Spur Flower

Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender'

FullUSDA 9–11
Winter-Blooming Bergenia (Bergenia Crassifolia) — scientifically referred to as Bergenia crassifolia

Perennial

Winter-Blooming Bergenia

Bergenia Crassifolia

ShadeUSDA 3–8
Winterbourn Philodendron (Philodendron X 'Xanadu') — commonly known as Winterbourn Philodendron

Shrub

Winterbourn Philodendron

Philodendron X 'Xanadu'

ShadeUSDA 9–11
Winter Currant (Ribes Sanguineum 'White Icicle') — The Ribes sanguineum 'White Icicle' is a captivating deciduous shrub commonly known as the Winter Currant

Shrub

Winter Currant

Ribes Sanguineum 'White Icicle'

HalfUSDA 7–10
Winter Flame Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Flame') — is a deciduous shrub notable for its vibrant winter stems

Shrub

Winter Flame Dogwood

Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Flame'

FullUSDA 4–8
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — serve as a food source for birds

Shrub

Wintergreen Barberry

Berberis Julianae

HalfUSDA 5–10
Winter's Star Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Winter's Star') — reaching heights of 6-8 ft with a spread of 4-6 ft

Shrub

Winter's Star Camellia

Camellia Japonica 'Winter's Star'

HalfUSDA 6–11
Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia 'Winter Sun') — holly-like foliage and bright yellow

Shrub

Winter Sun Mahonia

Mahonia 'Winter Sun'

FullUSDA 7–9
Wolverine Hosta (Hosta 'Wolverine') — thriving in USDA zones 3-9

Perennial

Wolverine Hosta

Hosta 'Wolverine'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded garden spots or underplanting beneath trees

Ground cover

Wood Anemone

Anemone Nemorosa

FullUSDA 5–8
Woodland Strawberries (Fragaria 'Fraise Des Bois') — This manageable size also makes it ideal for edges of paths

Ground cover

Woodland Strawberries

Fragaria 'Fraise Des Bois'

FullUSDA 6–10
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — californica, is an enchanting addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic charm and, image 33

Ground cover

Woodland Strawberry

Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica

FullUSDA 6–10

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