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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Edith Bosley Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Edith Bosley') — Rhododendron 'Edith Bosley' is a striking evergreen shrub

Edith Bosley Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Edith Bosley'

Full · Zones 4–7

Edward Goucher Abelia (Abelia X Grandiflora 'Edward Goucher') — The Edward Goucher Abelia is a charming semi-evergreen shrub

Edward Goucher Abelia

Abelia X Grandiflora 'Edward Goucher'

Full · Zones 5–10

Electric Eel™ Philodendron (Philodendron x joepii) — The Philodendron x joepii is a tropical houseplant with solid green

Electric Eel™ Philodendron

Philodendron x joepii

Half

Elegans Siebold Hosta (Hosta Sieboldiana 'Elegans') — commonly referred to as Elegans Siebold Hosta

Elegans Siebold Hosta

Hosta Sieboldiana 'Elegans'

Half · Zones 2–9

Elegant Moraea (Moraea elegans) — Nada Crested Iris (Homeria elegans), a charming perennial, offers striking blooms

Elegant Moraea

Moraea elegans

Half · Zones 8–11

Elephant Ear Philodendron (Philodendron Giganteum) — heart-shaped leaves reaching up to 4-6 feet in length and 3-5 feet wide

Elephant Ear Philodendron

Philodendron Giganteum

Half · Zones 9–10

Elephant Mat (Portulacaria Afra Minima) — Portulacaria afra 'Minima', commonly known as Dwarf Elephant Bush, is a compact succulent shrub

Elephant Mat

Portulacaria Afra Minima

Full · Zones 9–11

Elephant's Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider') — The Alocasia 'Low Rider' presents as a compact tropical perennial

Elephant's Ear

Alocasia 'Low Rider'

Shade · Zones 9–11

Elephant's Food (Portulacaria Afra) — commonly known as Elephant's Food

Elephant's Food

Portulacaria Afra

Full · Zones 9–11

Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf') — The Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia 'Elf') is a compact evergreen shrub, ideal for small

Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel

Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf'

Half · Zones 4–9

Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper (Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'N Gold') — commonly known as Emerald 'n Gold Wintercreeper

Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper

Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'N Gold'

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

Emerald Ripple Peperomia (Peperomia Caperata) — Emerald Ripple Peperomia (Peperomia caperata) is a compact herbaceous perennial

Emerald Ripple Peperomia

Peperomia Caperata

Shade · Zones 10–11

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — Hedera helix, commonly known as English Ivy, is a versatile evergreen vine

English Ivy

Hedera Helix

Deep Shade · Zones 4–10

English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — The English Yew (Taxus baccata) is an evergreen with a dense

English Yew

Taxus Baccata

Full · Zones 6–10

Enkianthus (Enkianthus Cam. 'Albiflorus') — Enkianthus campanulatus 'Albiflorus,' a deciduous shrub

Enkianthus

Enkianthus Cam. 'Albiflorus'

Full · Zones 4–9

Eskimo Sunset Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus 'Eskimo Sunset') — features striking variegated leaves with shades of pink

Eskimo Sunset Sycamore Maple

Acer Pseudoplatanus 'Eskimo Sunset'

Half · Zones 4–11

Eternal Fragrance Daphne (Daphne X Transatlantica 'Blafra') — Boasting clusters of pinkish-white blooms, it flourishes in well-drained soil with partial shade

Eternal Fragrance Daphne

Daphne X Transatlantica 'Blafra'

Half · Zones 5–9

Ethereal Asparagus Fern (Asparagus x) — Proven Winners - Living Lace® Ethereal - Asparagus Fern - Asparagus x plant details, information and resources

Ethereal Asparagus Fern

Asparagus x

Half

European Gooseberry (Ribes Uva-Crispa) — Growing to about 3-5 ft tall and wide

European Gooseberry

Ribes Uva-Crispa

Half · Zones 3–8

Everest Azalea (Azalea 'Everest') — Everest Azalea ('Rhododendron' 'Everest') is a compact evergreen shrub

Everest Azalea

Azalea 'Everest'

Half · Zones 6–11

Evergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — an ornamental Japanese Sedge

Evergold Japanese Sedge

Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold'

Half · Zones 6–10

Fairy Or Baby Primrose (Primula Malacoides) — Primula malacoides, known as Fairy or Baby Primrose, is a delicate perennial reaching 10-12 inches in height

Fairy Or Baby Primrose

Primula Malacoides

Half · Zones 3–10

Fairy Wand (Chamaelirium Luteum) — The Fairy Wand, or Chamaelirium luteum, is a perennial herb prized for its striking spiked flowers

Fairy Wand

Chamaelirium Luteum

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

Fairy Wings Epimedium (Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings') — The Fairy Wings Epimedium, or Epimedium x sulp

Fairy Wings Epimedium

Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings'

Half · Zones 4–7