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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

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Its trifoliate, clover-like leaves and delicate white, veined flowers give a woodland feel; adding a subtle pop, image 58

Perennial

Wood Sorrel

Oxalis Acetosella

FullUSDA 9–10
Wright's Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — The Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii)

Palm

Wright's Paurotis Palm

Acoelorrhaphe wrightii

HalfUSDA 9–11
Yaku Princess Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Yaku Princess') — It thrives in partial shade and well-draining, acidic soil

Shrub

Yaku Princess Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Yaku Princess'

HalfUSDA 5–8
Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium Anisatum) — It typically reaches 10-15 feet in height and spreads 6-10 feet

Shrub

Yellow Anise Tree

Illicium Anisatum

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–9
Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — Its aromatic leaves resemble small, slender lemons in both color and scent

Broadleaf Evergreen

Yellow Anise Tree

Illicium Parviflorum

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — Ensure the client is aware of its invasive potential; ground cover / perennial with yellow blooms, image 89

Ground cover

Yellow Archangel

Lamium Galeobdolon

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–8
Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — Yellow Corydalis graces the landscape with a profusion of cheerful yellow, image 58

Perennial

Yellow Corydalis

Corydalis Lutea

HalfUSDA 5–10
Yellow Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Aureum') — is a vibrant and low-maintenance perennial that adds a splash of color to any shade garden

Ground cover

Yellow Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Aureum'

Deep ShadeUSDA 2–10
Yellow Dot (Wedelia Trilobata) — Thriving in USDA zones 8 to 11

Ground cover

Yellow Dot

Wedelia Trilobata

FullUSDA 9–11
Yellow Dwarf Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Illumination') — Vinca minor 'Illumination', a vibrant groundcover, showcases striking golden-yellow leaves edged in green

Ground cover

Yellow Dwarf Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Illumination'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Yellow Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea') — The leaves are evergreen in some climates

Grass

Yellow Great Wood Rush

Luzula Sylvatica 'Aurea'

FullUSDA 6–9
Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia Punctata) — perennial for full or half or shade; due to its easy-going nature, it is an excellent choice for, image 144

Perennial

Yellow Loosestrife

Lysimachia Punctata

FullUSDA 5–9
Yellow Moraea, Fortnight Lily (Dietes Bicolor) — creating a grass-like appearance with a fountain-like effect; individual flowers are short-lived

Perennial

Yellow Moraea, Fortnight Lily

Dietes Bicolor

HalfUSDA 9–11
Yellow Stalked Bulbine (Bulbine Frutescens) — Its leaves are arranged in a rosette; succulent perennial that offers a striking presence in any landscape design

Succulent

Yellow Stalked Bulbine

Bulbine Frutescens

FullUSDA 8–11
Yellow Stripe Corn Plant (Dracaena Fragrans 'Massangeana') — Standing majestic at typically 4 to 6 feet tall when grown indoors; combining a, image 89

Broadleaf Evergreen

Yellow Stripe Corn Plant

Dracaena Fragrans 'Massangeana'

HalfUSDA 9–10
Yellow Wakerobin Trillium (Trillium Luteum) — When planning for client education

Bulb

Yellow Wakerobin Trillium

Trillium Luteum

HalfUSDA 4–8
Yellow Waxbells (Kirengeshoma Palmata) — commonly referred to as Yellow Waxbells

Perennial

Yellow Waxbells

Kirengeshoma Palmata

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–8
Yellowwood (Podocarpus Latifolius) — lending a soft texture to its overall appearance; needle-like leaves that emanate a delightful light green hue

Conifer

Yellowwood

Podocarpus Latifolius

FullUSDA 9–10
Yerba Buena (Satureja Douglasii) — Yerba Buena's creeping habit and minty fragrance make it ideal for sensory gardens and as a culinary herb

Ground cover

Yerba Buena

Satureja Douglasii

HalfUSDA 9–11
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis Californica) — aquatic / perennial with white blooms

Aquatic

Yerba Mansa

Anemopsis Californica

FullUSDA 8–11
Yesterday-Today-And-Tommorrow (Brunfelsia Pauciflora 'Eximia') — The Brunfelsia pauciflora 'Exima'

Shrub

Yesterday-Today-And-Tommorrow

Brunfelsia Pauciflora 'Eximia'

FullUSDA 8–11
Yesterday-Today-And-Tomorrow (Brunfelsia Pauciflora) — However, caution is advised to prevent waterlogging; then maturing to a softer lavender, image 91

Shrub

Yesterday-Today-And-Tomorrow

Brunfelsia Pauciflora

HalfUSDA 8–11
Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow Bush (Brunfelsia Pauciflora 'Floribunda') — It's renowned for its fragrant

Shrub

Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow Bush

Brunfelsia Pauciflora 'Floribunda'

HalfUSDA 10–10
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — the Yew Pine exudes a dense; making it an ideal selection for hedges, image 98

Conifer

Yew Pine

Podocarpus Macrophyllus

FullUSDA 7–10

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