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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia X Candida) — pendulous flowers up to 12 inches long with fragrant

Angel's Trumpet

Brugmansia X Candida

Full · Zones 10–10

Anne Greenway Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Anne Greenway') — commonly known as Anne Greenway Dead Nettle

Anne Greenway Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Anne Greenway'

Half · Zones 3–8

Annual Phlox (Phlox Drummondii) — it adds a prolonged splash of color and attracts butterflies to the landscape

Annual Phlox

Phlox Drummondii

Half · Zones 3–10

Apostle Plant (Neomarica Caerulea) — reaching up to 3 feet long

Apostle Plant

Neomarica Caerulea

Half · Zones 7–9

April Remembered Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'April Remembered') — The 'April Remembered' Camellia (Camellia japonica 'April Remembered') is a spring-blooming

April Remembered Camellia

Camellia Japonica 'April Remembered'

Half · Zones 6–11

August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — also named Hosta 'Sun Power'

August Moon Hosta

Hosta 'August Moon'

Half · Zones 3–9

August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — providing striking texture in shaded gardens

August Moon Hosta

Hosta 'August Moon'

Half · Zones 3–9

Aureomarginata Hosta (Hosta Montana 'Aureomarginata') — boasting deep green centers and striking yellow margins

Aureomarginata Hosta

Hosta Montana 'Aureomarginata'

Half · Zones 3–9

Australian Astroturf (Scleranthus Biflorus) — is a low-growing (2-4 inches)

Australian Astroturf

Scleranthus Biflorus

Half · Zones 8–10

Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) — is an elegant species featuring lush green fronds that can reach 10-15 feet in length

Australian Tree Fern

Cyathea cooperi

Half · Zones 9–9

Autumn Amethyst Azalea (Azalea Encore 'Autumn Amethyst®') — The Autumn Amethyst™ Encore® Azalea (Rhododendron 'Conlee') is a versatile evergreen

Autumn Amethyst Azalea

Azalea Encore 'Autumn Amethyst®'

Full · Zones 6–10

Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) — unfurling fronds that transition from radiant copper-pink to deep green

Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

Dryopteris erythrosora

Shade · Zones 4–10

Autumn Frost Hosta (Hosta 'Autumn Frost') — Hosta 'Autumn Frost' is a perennial plant

Autumn Frost Hosta

Hosta 'Autumn Frost'

Half · Zones 3–9

Autumn Sunset Azalea (Azalea Encore 'Autumn Sunset®') — The Autumn Sunset Azalea (Azalea Encore 'Autumn Sunset®') is a striking, repeat-blooming shrub

Autumn Sunset Azalea

Azalea Encore 'Autumn Sunset®'

Full · Zones 6–10

Azalea Coral Bells (Azalea 'Conversation Piece') — Azalea 'Conversation Piece' is a striking, multi-hued evergreen shrub

Azalea Coral Bells

Azalea 'Conversation Piece'

Half · Zones 8–9

Azalea Gibralter (Azalea 'Gibralter') — orange-red flowers with ruffled edges

Azalea Gibralter

Azalea 'Gibralter'

Half · Zones 5–9

Baby's Tears (Soleirolia Soleirolii) — commonly known as Baby's Tears

Baby's Tears

Soleirolia Soleirolii

Full · Zones 10–10

Bailey's Twisted Dogwood (Cornus Sericea 'Baileyi') — The Bailey's Twisted Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') is a striking deciduous shrub featuring

Bailey's Twisted Dogwood

Cornus Sericea 'Baileyi'

Full · Zones 3–6

Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia Hildae) — The Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia hildae) is a rare, shade-loving perennial with a striking resemblance to bamboo

Bamboo Cycad

Ceratozamia Hildae

Shade · Zones 10–11

Bar Harbor Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Bar Harbor') — The Bar Harbor Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor') is a robust ground cover conifer

Bar Harbor Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'

Full · Zones 3–10

Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — It exhibits heart-shaped leaves and dainty, spider-like flowers in shades of red and yellow during spring

Barrenwort

Epimedium Alpinum

Half · Zones 4–7

Basket Rush (Juncus Textilis) — Juncus textilis, commonly known as Basket Rush, is a perennial, ornamental grass-like plant

Basket Rush

Juncus Textilis

Full · Zones 2–9

Beacon Silver Spotted Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Beacon Silver ') — ground-cover perennial favored for its decorative silver-flecked foliage and delicate pink

Beacon Silver Spotted Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Beacon Silver '

Deep Shade · Zones 3–10

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Bear's Breech (Acanthus mollis) is an evergreen perennial

Bear's Breech

Acanthus Mollis

Deep Shade · Zones 8–11