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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — is a captivating woodland perennial

Jack-In-The-Pulpit

Arisaema Triphyllum

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium Reptans) — Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium reptans) is a charming perennial, thriving in USDA zones 3-8

Jacob's Ladder

Polemonium Reptans

Half · Zones 3–8

Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium 'Stairway To Heaven') — Jacob's Ladder 'Stairway to Heaven' is a herbaceous perennial reaching heights of 12-18 inches

Jacob's Ladder

Polemonium 'Stairway To Heaven'

Half · Zones 3–8

Jade Coleus (Coleus 'Jade') — Coleus 'Jade' is a striking ornamental plant featuring lush

Jade Coleus

Coleus 'Jade'

Half · Zones 10–11

Japanese Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida) — boasts graceful stems carrying poppy-like blooms

Japanese Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida

Full · Zones 4–8

Japanese Aralia (Fatsia Japonica) — The Japanese Aralia, or Fatsia japonica, is an evergreen shrub that reaches 6 to 10 feet high and wide

Japanese Aralia

Fatsia Japonica

Deep Shade · Zones 7–11

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba japonica)

Japanese Aucuba

Aucuba Japonica

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Japanese Bamboo (Pleiobastus Argenteostriatus) — commonly known as Japanese Bamboo

Japanese Bamboo

Pleiobastus Argenteostriatus

Half · Zones 7–9

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — Camellia japonica, or Japanese Camellia, is an evergreen shrub boasting glossy, dark green leaves

Japanese Camellia

Camellia Japonica

Half · Zones 6–11

Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — It reaches 8-10 feet in height with a 6-8 foot spread, perfect for hedges or specimen plantings

Japanese Cleyera

Ternstroemia Gymnanthera

Half · Zones 7–10

Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — commonly known as Japanese Double Kerria or Kerrybush

Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush

Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora'

Full · Zones 6–10

Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus 'Grandifolia') — but it thrives best in slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.5); it's adaptable to a, image 75

Japanese Euonymus

Euonymus Japonicus 'Grandifolia'

Full · Zones 5–10

Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — is an evergreen shrub with glossy

Japanese Euonymus

Euonymus Japonicus

Full · Zones 5–10

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Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa Macra

Half · Zones 5–9

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — The Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens) is a low-growing

Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus Procumbens

Full · Zones 4–10

Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — Its foliage consists of narrow

Japanese Grass Sedge

Carex Morrowii

Half · Zones 5–10

Japanese Holly (Ilex Crenata) — The Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) offers year-round visual interest with its dense, boxwood-like foliage

Japanese Holly

Ilex Crenata

Full · Zones 6–9

Japanese Holly Fern (Cyrtomium Falcatum) — It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil with a pH close to neutral

Japanese Holly Fern

Cyrtomium Falcatum

Half · Zones 8–11

Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum) — Acer palmatum, known as Japanese Maple, is valued for its graceful habit, autumn hues, and fine-cut leaves

Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum

Full · Zones 5–8

Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium Niponicum Var. Pictum) — The Japanese Painted Fern, Athyrium niponicum var

Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium Niponicum Var. Pictum

Half · Zones 3–8

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — Thriving in USDA Zones 6-9, it prefers partial shade and well-draining soil

Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata'

Full · Zones 6–9

Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) — Red berries adorn female plants if males are present

Japanese Skimmia

Skimmia Japonica

Half · Zones 5–5

Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra terminalis) is an evergreen ground cover that thrives in partial to full shade

Japanese Spurge

Pachysandra Terminalis

Deep Shade · Zones 5–9

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — The Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia) is an exquisite small to medium-sized deciduous tree

Japanese Stewartia

Stewartia Pseudocamellia

Half · Zones 5–8