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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Fall Leaves™ McColley's Finale (Philodendron hybrid) — is an upright tropical houseplant with red stems and spade-shaped leaves that shift from red to amber to

Fall Leaves™ McColley's Finale

Philodendron hybrid

Half

False Aralia (Schefflera Elegantissima) — tropical evergreen shrub featuring slender

False Aralia

Schefflera Elegantissima

Deep Shade · Zones 10–11

False Cypress, Compact Hinoki (Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Compacta') — The Compact Hinoki False Cypress

False Cypress, Compact Hinoki

Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Compacta'

Half · Zones 5–9

False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant (Physostegia Virginiana) — or Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana)

False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant

Physostegia Virginiana

Full · Zones 3–9

False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus) — False Holly (Osmanthus heterophyllus) is an evergreen shrub noted for its spiny, holly-like leaves

False Holly

Osmanthus Heterophyllus

Full · Zones 7–9

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — commonly known as Fan Aloe

Fan Aloe

Aloe Plicatilis

Full · Zones 9–11

Fancy-Leafed Caladium (Caladium Bicolor) — Known for its striking variegation, foliage comes in hues of red, pink, white, and green

Fancy-Leafed Caladium

Caladium Bicolor

Deep Shade · Zones 11–11

Fanfare Grevillea (Grevillea 'Fanfare') — a vigorous Australian native

Fanfare Grevillea

Grevillea 'Fanfare'

Full · Zones 9–11

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — Ideal for USDA zones 7-10, it reaches about 2 feet in height and spread

Farfugium

Farfugium Japonicum

Deep Shade · Zones 6–9

Fence Aloe (Aloe Tenuior) — The Fence Aloe (Aloe tenuior) is a slender, branching species reaching heights up to 3 feet

Fence Aloe

Aloe Tenuior

Full · Zones 9–11

Fern Asparagus (Asparagus Setaceus) — commonly known as Fern Asparagus

Fern Asparagus

Asparagus Setaceus

Full · Zones 9–11

Fern Pine (Podocarpus Gracilior) — The Fern Pine, or Podocarpus gracilior, is an evergreen with graceful, feathery foliage

Fern Pine

Podocarpus Gracilior

Full · Zones 9–10

Fetterbush (Leucothoe Fontanesiana) — is a versatile evergreen shrub with arching branches and rich

Fetterbush

Leucothoe Fontanesiana

Deep Shade · Zones 5–9

Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — glossy violin-shaped leaves that can reach up to 18 inches in length

Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig

Ficus Lyrata

Full · Zones 10–10

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — is a noteworthy epiphyte prized for its grand

Filipino Staghorn Fern

Platycerium Grande

Deep Shade · Zones 9–11

Fire And Ice Hosta (Hosta 'Fire And Ice') — Reaching a mature size of roughly 16 inches in height and 24 inches in width

Fire And Ice Hosta

Hosta 'Fire And Ice'

Half · Zones 4–8

Firecracker Bush (Hamelia patens) — The Firecracker Bush (Cuphea ignea)

Firecracker Bush

Hamelia patens

Full · Zones 9–10

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra Infundibuliformis) — its glossy foliage and continuous blooms add exotic appeal to warm climate landscapes

Firecracker Flower

Crossandra Infundibuliformis

Full · Zones 10–11

Firecracker Fuchsia (Fuchsia Paniculata) — The Firecracker Fuchsia (Fuchsia paniculata) is a vibrant ornamental shrub reaching 6-10 ft tall

Firecracker Fuchsia

Fuchsia Paniculata

Half · Zones 8–11

Fireglow Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Fireglow') — fiery red foliage that maintains color throughout summer

Fireglow Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Fireglow'

Half · Zones 5–10

Fire Island Hosta (Hosta 'Fire Island') — The Hosta 'Fire Island' is a vibrant perennial with luminous, yellow leaves that turn chartreuse over time

Fire Island Hosta

Hosta 'Fire Island'

Half · Zones 3–9

First Dance Hosta (Hosta 'First Dance') — showcasing golden-yellow leaves edged in a rich green margin

First Dance Hosta

Hosta 'First Dance'

Half · Zones 3–9

First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — The Hosta 'First Frost' graces gardens with heart-shaped

First Frost Hosta

Hosta 'First Frost'

Half · Zones 3–9

First Frost™ Never Never Plant (Ctenanthe setosa) — It grows 12-36 inches tall, forming an upright, lush clump for desktops or low-light interiors

First Frost™ Never Never Plant

Ctenanthe setosa

Half