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Full-shade plants

Plants for shade and deep shade: north sides, under canopy, courtyards.

1,155 plants

Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta (Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd') — 16-inch leaves with a distinct cupped shape

Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta

Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9

Adansonii Swiss Cheese Vine (Monstera adansonii) — The Monstera adansonii is a vigorous tropical houseplant with green

Adansonii Swiss Cheese Vine

Monstera adansonii

Half

Aechmea Sun (Aechmea Blancheteana 'Sun') — Aechmea blanchetiana 'Sun'

Aechmea Sun

Aechmea Blancheteana 'Sun'

Deep Shade · Zones 9–10

Aglo Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Aglo') — Rhododendron 'Aglo' is a compact, evergreen shrub, thriving in partial shade

Aglo Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Aglo'

Full · Zones 4–7

Alaska Azalea (Azalea 'Alaska') — The Alaska Azalea (Rhododendron 'Alaska') is a hardy deciduous shrub

Alaska Azalea

Azalea 'Alaska'

Half · Zones 9–11

Alaska Fern (Polystichum Setiferum) — is a perennial fern recognizable by its lacy

Alaska Fern

Polystichum Setiferum

Deep Shade · Zones 6–8

Albomarginata Hosta (Hosta 'Undulata Albo-Marginata') — also recognized as Hosta 'Undulata Albo-marginata'

Albomarginata Hosta

Hosta 'Undulata Albo-Marginata'

Half · Zones 3–9

Algerian Ivy (Hedera Algeriensis) — is a vigorous evergreen vine with broad

Algerian Ivy

Hedera Algeriensis

Deep Shade · Zones 4–10

Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra Procumbens) — Allegheny Spurge (Pachysandra procumbens) is an evergreen groundcover native to the Southeastern US

Allegheny Spurge

Pachysandra Procumbens

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

All The Time™ Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) — spreading houseplant with small green leaves traced in crisp white

All The Time™ Nerve Plant

Fittonia albivenis

Full

Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum) is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub, perfect for mass plantings or hedges

Alpine Current

Ribes Alpinum

Full · Zones 2–7

Alpine Lady'S-Mantle (Alchemilla Alpinia) — Alpine Lady's-Mantle (Alchemilla alpina) is a compact perennial

Alpine Lady'S-Mantle

Alchemilla Alpinia

Half · Zones 4–7

Alpine Mint Bush (Prostanthera Cuneata) — reaching a mature size of about 3 feet tall and wide

Alpine Mint Bush

Prostanthera Cuneata

Full · Zones 8–10

Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — Ideal for zone 7-9, it thrives in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil

Alpine Water Fern

Blechnum Penna-Marina

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Amazing Red N.Z. Flax (Phormium 'Amazing Red') — Phormium 'Amazing Red' is a striking evergreen cultivar showcasing rich crimson-red foliage

Amazing Red N.Z. Flax

Phormium 'Amazing Red'

Full · Zones 8–10

Amber Queen Barrenwort (Epimedium 'Amber Queen') — Hardy in zones 5-9, it thrives in partial to full shade and well-drained soil

Amber Queen Barrenwort

Epimedium 'Amber Queen'

Deep Shade · Zones 4–8

Amber Waves Heuchera (Heuchera 'Amber Waves') — Heuchera 'Amber Waves' offers evergreen, ruffled foliage in a unique amber hue with captivating waves

Amber Waves Heuchera

Heuchera 'Amber Waves'

Half · Zones 4–9

American Alumroot (Heuchera Americana) — This herbaceous perennial offers mounded foliage reaching 1-2 feet tall and wide

American Alumroot

Heuchera Americana

Half · Zones 4–9

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — American Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) is a perennial with tall, slender spikes of violet flowers

American Blue Vervain

Verbena Hastata

Half · Zones 3–8

American Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens) — American Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) is a robust evergreen shrub

American Boxwood

Buxus Sempervirens

Full · Zones 5–10

American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — The American Cranberrybush, a deciduous shrub (Viburnum opulus var

American Cranberrybush

Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum

Full · Zones 2–7

Angel Earrings Fuchsia (Fuchsia 'Angel's Earrings Dainty') — pendulous flowers resembling dainty earrings

Angel Earrings Fuchsia

Fuchsia 'Angel's Earrings Dainty'

Half · Zones 9–11

Angel's Fishing Rod (Dierama Pulcherrimum) — Angel's Fishing Rod (Dierama pulcherrimum) exhibits graceful

Angel's Fishing Rod

Dierama Pulcherrimum

Half · Zones 7–10

Angel's Fishing Rod (Dierama Igneum) — Angel's Fishing Rod (Dierama igneum) offers graceful

Angel's Fishing Rod

Dierama Igneum

Half · Zones 7–10