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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Heartleaf Pelargonium (Pelargonium Cordifolium) — features velvety heart-shaped leaves with an enchanting citrus scent

Heartleaf Pelargonium

Pelargonium Cordifolium

Full · Zones 9–11

Heart-Leaf Philodendron (Philodendron Scandens Oxycardium) — is a vigorous trailing or climbing plant with rich green

Heart-Leaf Philodendron

Philodendron Scandens Oxycardium

Full · Zones 9–10

Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — commonly known as Hearts and Flowers

Hearts And Flowers

Aptenia Cordifolia

Full · Zones 9–11

Hearts Of Gold Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Hearts Of Gold') — The 'Hearts of Gold' Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold') is a captivating

Hearts Of Gold Eastern Redbud

Cercis Canadensis 'Hearts Of Gold'

Full · Zones 4–9

Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens 'Alba') — a charming perennial widely known as the White Heliotrope

Heliotrope

Heliotropium Arborescens 'Alba'

Full · Zones 10–11

Heuchera Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Gotham') — a striking Coral Bells cultivar

Heuchera Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Gotham'

Half · Zones 3–10

Himalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — Arisaema consanguineum, or the Himalayan Cobra Lily, is a striking perennial reaching 1-3 feet in height

Himalayan Cobra Lily

Arisaema consanguineum

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

Himalayan Maidenhair (Adiantum venustum) — Adiantum venustum, or Himalayan Maidenhair, is an elegant fern with delicate, fan-shaped fronds

Himalayan Maidenhair

Adiantum venustum

Deep Shade · Zones 5–9

Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — Its glossy, dark green leaves and blackberries provide year-round interest

Himalayan Sweet Box

Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

Deep Shade · Zones 6–10

Hino-Crimson Azalea (Rhododendron 'Hino-Crimson') — The Hino-Crimson Azalea (Rhododendron 'Hino-Crimson') is a beloved evergreen shrub

Hino-Crimson Azalea

Rhododendron 'Hino-Crimson'

Half · Zones 9–11

Hohenbergia Bromeliad (Hohenbergia Correia-Araujoi) — a striking tropical bromeliad

Hohenbergia Bromeliad

Hohenbergia Correia-Araujoi

Deep Shade · Zones 9–11

Honey Bush (Melianthus Major) — The Honey Bush (Melianthus major)

Honey Bush

Melianthus Major

Full · Zones 9–11

Honeymoon® French Kiss (Helleborus hybrid) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it favors partial to full shade and well-drained soil

Honeymoon® French Kiss

Helleborus hybrid

Full · Zones 4–9

Honeymoon® New York Night (Helleborus hybrid) — Helleborus 'New York Night' is an elegant perennial known for its deep

Honeymoon® New York Night

Helleborus hybrid

Full · Zones 4–9

Honeymoon® Paris in Pink (Helleborus hybrid) — The Helleborus 'Paris in Pink' offers a delicate bloom from late winter to early spring

Honeymoon® Paris in Pink

Helleborus hybrid

Full · Zones 4–9

Honeymoon® Rio Carnival (Helleborus hybrid) — The Helleborus 'Rio Carnival' is a captivating perennial

Honeymoon® Rio Carnival

Helleborus hybrid

Full · Zones 4–9

Honeymoon® Romantic Getaway (Helleborus hybrid) — 2-3 inch creamy-white to soft pink blossoms accented by deep rose-pink flecks

Honeymoon® Romantic Getaway

Helleborus hybrid

Full · Zones 4–9

Honeymoon® Rome in Red (Helleborus hybrid) — The Helleborus 'Rome in Red'

Honeymoon® Rome in Red

Helleborus hybrid

Full · Zones 4–9

Honorine Jobert Japanese Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida 'Honorine Jobert') — This Japanese Anemone blooms profusely in late summer to fall

Honorine Jobert Japanese Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'

Full · Zones 4–8

Hop Tree (Ptelea Trifoliata) — The Hop Tree, Ptelea trifoliata, thrives in USDA zones 4-9 with a height & spread of 10-20 ft

Hop Tree

Ptelea Trifoliata

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

Horatio Goatsbeard (Aruncus 'Horatio') — Aruncus 'Horatio', commonly known as Horatio Goatsbeard, is a perennial valued for its plume-like flowers

Horatio Goatsbeard

Aruncus 'Horatio'

Half · Zones 4–7

Hosta (Hybrid) Assorted (Hosta Hybrids) — Hosta hybrids, robust perennials, thrive in Part Shade/Shade (4-6 hrs of light)

Hosta (Hybrid) Assorted

Hosta Hybrids

Deep Shade · Zones 6–9

Hosta Species (Hosta Sp.) — are herbaceous perennials prized for their lush foliage which varies from vibrant green to gold

Hosta Species

Hosta Sp.

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea) is an evergreen perennial native to California

Hummingbird Sage

Salvia Spathacea

Full · Zones 9–10