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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

Blue Ivory Hosta (Hosta 'Blue Ivory') — Reaching around 16 inches in height and spreading up to 30 inches, it's ideal for shade gardens

Perennial

Blue Ivory Hosta

Hosta 'Blue Ivory'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Blue Lily Turf (Liriope Muscari) — This sturdy plant typically reaches a height of 12 to 18 inches and spreads out to a similar width; grass-like, image 77

Shrub

Blue Lily Turf

Liriope Muscari

HalfUSDA 6–10
Blue Mist Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii 'Blue Mist') — The Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist') is a compact deciduous

Shrub

Blue Mist Dwarf Forthergilla

Fothergilla Gardenii 'Blue Mist'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Blue Mouse Ears Hosta (Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears') — Ideal as a border plant or in rock gardens, it grows 6 inches tall and 12 inches wide

Perennial

Blue Mouse Ears Hosta

Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Blue Rhododendron (Rhododendron Impeditum) — It performs best when planted in a location that receives dappled sun or part shade; its slow growth and dwarf

Shrub

Blue Rhododendron

Rhododendron Impeditum

HalfUSDA 7–9
Blue Rhododendron (Rhododendron Augustinii) — is a highly esteemed addition to any landscape; with a length of about 2 to 4 inches and a deep

Shrub

Blue Rhododendron

Rhododendron Augustinii

HalfUSDA 7–9
Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge') — Prefers well-drained soil

Ground cover

Blue Ridge Creeping Phlox

Phlox Stolonifera 'Blue Ridge'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–9
Blue Star Fern (Phlebodium Aureum) — evergreen fern boasting glaucous; tropical fern that brings a touch of serene beauty to garden spaces with its unique

Fern

Blue Star Fern

Phlebodium Aureum

HalfUSDA 5–9
Blue Stars (Aristea Ecklonii) — but it's essential to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.<br><br>Ideal for mass plantings

Perennial

Blue Stars

Aristea Ecklonii

FullUSDA 8–11
Blue Waterfall Serbian Bellflower (Campanula 'Blue Waterfall') — It boasts a profusion of star-shaped

Ground cover

Blue Waterfall Serbian Bellflower

Campanula 'Blue Waterfall'

FullUSDA 3–9
Blushing Bride Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Blushing Bride') — The 'Blushing Bride' Hydrangea features abundant white blooms that mature to soft pink

Shrub

Blushing Bride Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Blushing Bride'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Bold Forest™ Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema x) — The Aglaonema x Bold Forest™ is a compact Chinese Evergreen with dark green

Bold Forest™ Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema x

Half
Bolivian Fuchsia (Fuchsia Boliviana) — In addition to its height

Perennial

Bolivian Fuchsia

Fuchsia Boliviana

HalfUSDA 7–9
Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus Tricuspidata) — Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) is a self-clinging; thrives in well-drained soil with full sun, image 37

Vine

Boston Ivy

Parthenocissus Tricuspidata

FullUSDA 4–11
Botanical Wonder (Fatshedera Lizei) — though it may need protection from harsh winter winds and severe frosts in colder microclimates

Shrub

Botanical Wonder

Fatshedera Lizei

Deep ShadeUSDA 8–11
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — From late spring to early summer; scientifically known as Actinidia arguta

Vine

Bower Or Hardy Actinidia

Actinidia Arguta

FullUSDA 4–5
Bracted Hydrangea (Hydrangea Involucrata) — it offers a muted palette with pink

Shrub

Bracted Hydrangea

Hydrangea Involucrata

HalfUSDA 5–9
Bread Palm (Encephalartos Altensteinii) — making it ideal for xeriscaping or regions with water restrictions; the Bread Palm is drought-tolerant, image 169

Palm

Bread Palm

Encephalartos Altensteinii

HalfUSDA 5–11
Breaking News™ Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) — The Fittonia albivenis is a compact Proven Winners® houseplant with dark green

Breaking News™ Nerve Plant

Fittonia albivenis

Full
Bridal Wreath Francoa (Francoa Ramosa) — commonly known as Bridal Wreath

Perennial

Bridal Wreath Francoa

Francoa Ramosa

FullUSDA 8–10
Bridget Bloom Foamy Bells (Heucherella 'Bridget Bloom') — Ensure well-drained soil for optimal health

Perennial

Bridget Bloom Foamy Bells

Heucherella 'Bridget Bloom'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — The Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance') is a vibrant, shade-loving

Fern

Brilliance Autumn Fern

Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Brise D'Anjou Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium Caeruleum 'Brise D'Anjou') — featuring variegated green and creamy white leaves

Perennial

Brise D'Anjou Jacob's Ladder

Polemonium Caeruleum 'Brise D'Anjou'

HalfUSDA 4–7
Brouwers Beauty Andromeda (Pieris Japonica 'Brouwers Beauty') — Thrives in partial shade with well-drained, acidic soil

Broadleaf Evergreen

Brouwers Beauty Andromeda

Pieris Japonica 'Brouwers Beauty'

HalfUSDA 4–8

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