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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

Cardinal Columbine (Aquilegia 'Cardinal') — Aquilegia 'Cardinal,' or Cardinal Columbine

Perennial

Cardinal Columbine

Aquilegia 'Cardinal'

HalfUSDA 3–10
Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink (Lobelia Cardinalis) — boasting vibrant red blooms atop stems reaching 2-4 feet; space plants about 1-1.5 feet apart, image 51

Perennial

Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink

Lobelia Cardinalis

FullUSDA 3–9
Caribbean Copper Plant (Euphorbia Cotinifolia) — rounded leaves boasting a striking coppery-red hue; consider using Euphorbia cotinifolia as a, image 58

Shrub

Caribbean Copper Plant

Euphorbia Cotinifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — inform them that occasional pruning may be necessary to maintain the desired shape and encourage lush growth; red

Shrub

Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus Floridus

FullUSDA 4–9
Carolina Buckthorn, Indian Cherry (Rhamnus Caroliniana) — Hardy in zones 5-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil

Shrub

Carolina Buckthorn, Indian Cherry

Rhamnus Caroliniana

HalfUSDA 6–9
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — Carpet Bugle (Ajuga reptans) is a robust; ideal in zones 3-9, it thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist

Ground cover

Carpet Bugle

Ajuga Reptans

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–9
Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra Elatior) — the Aspidistra elatior offers both aesthetic appeal and reliability

Perennial

Cast Iron Plant

Aspidistra Elatior

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–8
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — maroon to deep red flowers

Shrub

Catalina Evergreen Currant

Ribes Viburnifolium

HalfUSDA 8–10
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — is an evergreen shrub reaching 6-10 feet in height with a similar spread; its sturdy nature is complemented

Shrub

Catawba Rhododendron

Rhododendron Catawbiense

HalfUSDA 4–8
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense 'Boursault') — The Catawba Rhododendron 'Boursault' (Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault') is a broadleaf

Shrub

Catawba Rhododendron

Rhododendron Catawbiense 'Boursault'

HalfUSDA 4–8
Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — This hybrid species exhibits a mounding growth habit

Ground cover

Catmint

Nepeta X Faassenii

FullUSDA 3–10
Cattleya Orchid Cultivars (Cattleya Cv.) — multi-colored and red and white and yellow flowers in the garden

Perennial

Cattleya Orchid Cultivars

Cattleya Cv.

HalfUSDA 10–11
Celebration Hosta (Hosta 'Celebration') — This shade-tolerant plant forms a compact mound about 15 inches high and spreads up to 20 inches wide

Ground cover

Celebration Hosta

Hosta 'Celebration'

Deep ShadeUSDA 3–10
Champaign Reign™ Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum) — The Syngonium podophyllum is a tropical houseplant with arrowhead-shaped leaves in soft lime green

Champaign Reign™ Arrowhead Vine

Syngonium podophyllum

Half
Chaparral Currant (Ribes Malvaceum) — This resilient and versatile plant typically reaches a height of 3 to 6 feet and spreads equally wide

Shrub

Chaparral Currant

Ribes Malvaceum

HalfUSDA 7–10
Cherokee Brave Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Brave') — pink flowers in the garden

Tree

Cherokee Brave Dogwood

Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Brave'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — These bracts persist for several weeks, ensuring a dramatic visual impact in any garden setting

Tree

Cherokee Chief Dogwood

Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — This cultivar reaches up to 30 feet in height with a spread of 20 to 35 feet

Tree

Cherokee Queen Dogwood

Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — This vigorous Cherry Laurel reaches up to 15 feet in height and 10 feet in width; making it an, image 42

Shrub

Cherry Laurel

Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan'

FullUSDA 6–10
Chestnut Vine (Tetrastigma Voinierianum) — Regular pruning maintains its shape and encourages healthy growth; it is important to consider the growth

Vine

Chestnut Vine

Tetrastigma Voinierianum

Deep ShadeUSDA 10–11
Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — commonly referred to as Chiapas Sage

Perennial

Chiapas Sage

Salvia Chiapensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — perennial plant hailing from the rainforest climates in South America; and their umbrella-like formation

Aquatic

Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food

Gunnera Tinctoria

HalfUSDA 8–11
China Blue Fumewort (Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue') — blooming profusely from spring to early summer

Perennial

China Blue Fumewort

Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue'

HalfUSDA 5–8
Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — Abelia chinensis, a charming semi-evergreen shrub, thrives in USDA zones 7-9

Shrub

Chinese Abelia

Abelia Chinensis

FullUSDA 5–10

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