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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Guardian Angel Hosta (Hosta 'Guardian Angel') — This striking perennial thrives in partial to full shade

Guardian Angel Hosta

Hosta 'Guardian Angel'

Half · Zones 3–9

Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina Domestica 'Gulf Stream') — Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream,' is an evergreen shrub featuring multi-season interest

Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina Domestica 'Gulf Stream'

Full · Zones 6–10

Hahn's English Ivy (Hedera helix 'Hahn's') — evergreen climber renowned for its dense foliage and vigorous growth

Hahn's English Ivy

Hedera helix 'Hahn's'

Full · Zones 5–10

Hairy Alumroot (Heuchera Villosa) — commonly known as Hairy Alumroot

Hairy Alumroot

Heuchera Villosa

Half · Zones 4–9

Hairy Wood Rush (Luzula Pilosa) — The Hairy Wood Rush (Luzula pilosa) is a shade-tolerant perennial, ideal for woodland aesthetics

Hairy Wood Rush

Luzula Pilosa

Full · Zones 6–9

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — heralds its presence with striking

Halcyon Hosta

Hosta 'Halcyon'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9

Half And Half Hosta (Hosta 'Half And Half') — The Hosta 'Half and Half' is a striking perennial, known for its unique foliage

Half And Half Hosta

Hosta 'Half And Half'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–10

Happy Dayz Hosta (Hosta 'Happy Dayz') — The Hosta 'Happy Dayz' is a robust perennial that thrives in partial to full shade

Happy Dayz Hosta

Hosta 'Happy Dayz'

Half · Zones 3–9

Hardy Aloe (Aloe Striatula) — Hardy Aloe (Aloe striatula) is a resilient succulent featuring dense

Hardy Aloe

Aloe Striatula

Full · Zones 8–11

Hardy Azalea (Azalea 'Hardy Gardenia') — The Hardy Gardenia Azalea (Rhododendron 'Hardy Gardenia') is a resilient shrub prized for its fragrant

Hardy Azalea

Azalea 'Hardy Gardenia'

Half · Zones 6–9

Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — The Hardy Begonia, Begonia grandis, is a perennial plant that thrives in the shade

Hardy Begonia

Begonia Grandis

Half · Zones 6–7

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — Hardy Cyclamen, Cyclamen hederifolium, provides delicate beauty in shadier spots

Hardy Cyclamen

Cyclamen Hederifolium

Deep Shade · Zones 5–10

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Coum) — with a striking leaf pattern

Hardy Cyclamen

Cyclamen Coum

Deep Shade · Zones 5–10

Hardy Elephant Ears (Alocasia Wentii) — metallic green leaves with purple undersides

Hardy Elephant Ears

Alocasia Wentii

Deep Shade · Zones 9–11

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — with deep purple corollas and red sepals

Hardy Fuchsia

Fuchsia Magellanica

Half · Zones 7–9

Hardy Fuchsia Genii — The Hardy Fuchsia 'Genii' (Fuchsia genii)

Hardy Fuchsia Genii

Fuchsia Genii

Half · Zones 9–11

Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera Delavayi) — The Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera delavayi) thrives in USDA zones 7b-10

Hardy Schefflera

Schefflera Delavayi

Full · Zones 10–11

Hartlage Wine Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine') — is a noteworthy shrub praised for its wine-red

Hartlage Wine Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine'

Full · Zones 6–9

Hart's Tongue Fern (Asplenium Scolopendrium) — they boast a strap-like appearance

Hart's Tongue Fern

Asplenium Scolopendrium

Deep Shade · Zones 5–9

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola) — a compact variety of Schefflera arboricola

Hawaiian Elf Schefflera

Schefflera Arboricola

Full · Zones 10–11

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Perfect for naturalistic settings and as a groundcover to suppress weeds

Hay-Scented Fern

Dennstaedtia Punctiloba

Deep Shade · Zones 3–8

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia) — Bergenia cordifolia, commonly known as Heartleaf Bergenia, is an evergreen perennial

Heartleaf Bergenia

Bergenia Cordifolia

Half · Zones 3–10

Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera 'Jack Frost') — Heartleaf Brunnera 'Jack Frost' is an herbaceous perennial

Heartleaf Brunnera

Brunnera 'Jack Frost'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–8

Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — The Climbing Penstemon (Keckiella cordifolia) is a robust evergreen vine

Heartleaf Keckiella

Keckiella Cordifolia

Full · Zones 9–11