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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Cute as a Button™ Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia) — The Nephrolepis cordifolia is a compact fern with bright light-green

Cute as a Button™ Lemon Button Fern

Nephrolepis cordifolia

Half

Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — is a striking deciduous shrub with deeply dissected leaves

Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac

Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata'

Full · Zones 3–10

Dainty Buttons™ Fern (Nephrolepis x) — Proven Winners - Living Lace® Dainty Buttons™ - Fern - Nephrolepis x plant details, information and resources

Dainty Buttons™ Fern

Nephrolepis x

Half

Dappled Morning™ Angel Wing Begonia (Begonia maculata) — The Begonia maculata 'Dappled Morning' is an upright cane begonia with green

Dappled Morning™ Angel Wing Begonia

Begonia maculata

Half

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — commonly known as Black Rose or Dark Leaf Aeonium

Dark Leaf Aeonium

Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop'

Full · Zones 9–11

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — Prefers partial to full sun

David's Maple

Acer Davidii

Half · Zones 5–10

Dayglow Pink Heucherella (Heucherella 'Dayglow Pink') — herbaceous perennial featuring lush

Dayglow Pink Heucherella

Heucherella 'Dayglow Pink'

Half · Zones 4–9

Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum) — adding a pop of color and aesthetic appeal; ground cover with pink and white and yellow blooms

Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum

Half · Zones 3–8

Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — symmetrical clumps reaching up to 2 feet in height and spread

Deer Fern

Blechnum Spicant

Half · Zones 5–8

Delaware Valley White Azalea (Azalea 'Delaware Valley White') — The Azalea 'Delaware Valley White' (Rhododendron 'Delaware Valley White') is a vibrant

Delaware Valley White Azalea

Azalea 'Delaware Valley White'

Half · Zones 5–8

Deliciosa Swiss Cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) — It can reach 5-10 feet tall indoors with support

Deliciosa Swiss Cheese plant

Monstera deliciosa

Half

Desdemona Leopard Plant (Ligularia Dentata 'Desdemona') — heart-shaped maroon-tinged leaves beneath towering golden-orange

Desdemona Leopard Plant

Ligularia Dentata 'Desdemona'

Shade · Zones 4–8

Desert Needle Grass (Stipa speciosa) — Desert Needle Grass, Stipa speciosum, is an ornamental perennial native to arid regions

Desert Needle Grass

Stipa speciosa

Full · Zones 3–10

Dichondra (Dichondra Micrantha) — Ideal for USDA Zones 7-11, it thrives in partial to full shade

Dichondra

Dichondra Micrantha

Shade · Zones 9–11

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Maculata) — commonly known as Dumb Cane

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane

Dieffenbachia Maculata

Half · Zones 9–10

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia Amoena) — Caution is advised due to its sap, which can cause mouth irritation if ingested

Dieffenbachia, Dumb Cane

Dieffenbachia Amoena

Half · Zones 9–10

Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — commonly known as Bush Honeysuckle

Diervilla

Diervilla X Splendens

Full · Zones 4–8

Dinner Plate Aeonium (Aeonium Tabuliforme) — presents a striking rosette of succulent leaves

Dinner Plate Aeonium

Aeonium Tabuliforme

Full · Zones 9–10

Dixie Wood Fern (Dryopteris X Australis) — The Dixie Wood Fern (Dryopteris x australis) is a robust, semi-evergreen fern, thriving in USDA zones 5-9

Dixie Wood Fern

Dryopteris X Australis

Shade · Zones 5–9

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — commonly called Dog Violet

Dog Violet

Viola Adunca

Half · Zones 6–10

Dora Amateis Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Dora Amateis') — The Rhododendron 'Dora Amateis' is a compact evergreen shrub

Dora Amateis Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Dora Amateis'

Full · Zones 5–9

Dorothy Wyckoff Japanese Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff') — or Mountain Fire Lily of the Valley

Dorothy Wyckoff Japanese Pieris

Pieris Japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff'

Half · Zones 4–8

Double-edged Sword™ Tiger Tooth Philodendron (Philodendron hybrid) — The Philodendron hybrid is an upright tropical houseplant with emerald green

Double-edged Sword™ Tiger Tooth Philodendron

Philodendron hybrid

Full

Double Flowered Bloodroot (Sanguinaria Canadensis F. Multiplex) — Double Flowered Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis f

Double Flowered Bloodroot

Sanguinaria Canadensis F. Multiplex

Shade · Zones 3–9