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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

Buccaneer Palm (Pseudophoenix Sargentii) — supports a sparse crown of curved

Palm

Buccaneer Palm

Pseudophoenix Sargentii

HalfUSDA 10–11
Bunchberry (Cornus Canadensis) — providing an enduring and ever-changing beauty; ground cover / shrub with white blooms, image 89

Ground cover

Bunchberry

Cornus Canadensis

HalfUSDA 2–6
Bureau Rhododendron (Rhododendron Bureavii) — Native to the mountainous regions of China; pink and white flowers in the garden

Shrub

Bureau Rhododendron

Rhododendron Bureavii

HalfUSDA 4–8
Burgundy Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense 'Burgundy') — The Burgundy Fringe Flower (Loropetalum chinense 'Burgundy') is a striking evergreen shrub

Shrub

Burgundy Fringe Flower

Loropetalum Chinense 'Burgundy'

HalfUSDA 7–10
Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Burgundy Lace') — and burst into vibrant red hues in fall

Tree

Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Burgundy Lace'

HalfUSDA 5–10
Burgundy Lace Painted Fern (Athyrium 'Burgundy Lace') — The Athyrium 'Burgundy Lace' is an elegant

Fern

Burgundy Lace Painted Fern

Athyrium 'Burgundy Lace'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Burle Marx Philodendron (Philodendron 'Burle Marx') — The Burle Marx Philodendron is an evergreen

Shrub

Burle Marx Philodendron

Philodendron 'Burle Marx'

HalfUSDA 9–10
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — white flowers that are notably fragrant

Shrub

Bush Anemone

Carpenteria Californica

HalfUSDA 8–11
Bush Ivy (Fatshedera Lizei 'Annikeke') — commonly known as Bush Ivy

Vine

Bush Ivy

Fatshedera Lizei 'Annikeke'

Deep ShadeUSDA 8–11
Bush Rue (Cneoridium Dumosum) — five-petaled yellow flowers

Shrub

Bush Rue

Cneoridium Dumosum

HalfUSDA 7–10
Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Aculeatus) — this shrub is highly adaptable; providing a bold contrast against the dark foliage and a source of food for, image 64

Ground cover

Butcher's Broom

Ruscus Aculeatus

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Butterfly Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly') — reaching 6-8 feet tall with a similar spread in 10 years

Tree

Butterfly Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly'

HalfUSDA 5–10
Button Fern (Pellaea Rotundifolia) — though it will flourish best if protected from frost

Fern

Button Fern

Pellaea Rotundifolia

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Caladium (Caladium X Hortulanum) — commonly known as Angel Wings or Heart of Jesus

Bulb

Caladium

Caladium X Hortulanum

HalfUSDA 7–10
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — commonly known as Calamint; calamint's mint-scented foliage offers a fragrant addition to borders and is heat, image 109

Ground cover

Calamint

Calamintha Nepeta

FullUSDA 3–10
California Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — This hardy native prefers full sun to partial shade

Grass

California Gray Rush

Juncus Patens

FullUSDA 4–9
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Prefers shade to partial sun and well-draining soil

Fern

California Polypody

Polypodium Californicum

HalfUSDA 5–9
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — Pruning can be conducted after flowering to maintain shape and promote vigorous growth

Shrub

California Wild Rose

Rosa Californica

FullUSDA 8–11
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — rhizomatous plant that adds a touch of elegance and sculptural beauty to any landscape design; traditionally, image 101

Perennial

Calla Lily

Zantedeschia Aethiopica

FullUSDA 10–10
Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — propeller-like leaves that transition from bright green to fiery red

Succulent

Campfire Crassula

Crassula Capitella 'Campfire'

FullUSDA 9–11
Canadale Gold Wintercreeper (Euonymus Fortunei 'Canadale Gold') — each artistically splashed with bright yellow centers and dark green margins

Broadleaf Evergreen

Canadale Gold Wintercreeper

Euonymus Fortunei 'Canadale Gold'

FullUSDA 5–9
Canyon Gooseberry (Ribes Menziesii) — the Canyon Gooseberry produces striking

Shrub

Canyon Gooseberry

Ribes Menziesii

HalfUSDA 8–10
Captain Kirk Hosta (Hosta 'Captain Kirk') — The Hosta 'Captain Kirk' is a robust perennial with striking foliage

Perennial

Captain Kirk Hosta

Hosta 'Captain Kirk'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Caramel Alum Root (Heuchera 'Caramel') — The Heuchera 'Caramel' is an herbaceous perennial with robust

Ground cover

Caramel Alum Root

Heuchera 'Caramel'

HalfUSDA 4–9

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