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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus) — Acorus gramineus, commonly known as Japanese Sweet Flag, is an evergreen perennial

Japanese Sweet Flag

Acorus Gramineus

Full · Zones 5–9

Japanese Tassel Fern (Polystichum Polyblepharum) — Japanese Tassel Fern (Polystichum polyblepharum) is an elegant, shade-loving evergreen fern

Japanese Tassel Fern

Polystichum Polyblepharum

Deep Shade · Zones 5–10

Japanese Viburnum (Viburnum Japonicum) — is an evergreen shrub featuring glossy

Japanese Viburnum

Viburnum Japonicum

Full · Zones 7–10

Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — Deer resistant, it provides year-round interest

Japanese Yew

Taxus Cuspidata

Full · Zones 4–7

Jeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — The Jeweled chain fern (Woodwardia unigemmata) stands out with its lush

Jeweled Chain Fern

Woodwardia Unigemmata

Deep Shade · Zones 8–10

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) — also known as Touch-Me-Not

Jewelweed

Impatiens Capensis

Half · Zones 2–11

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — that Viola tricolor is known to attract butterflies and bees

Johnny Jump Up

Viola Tricolor

Shade · Zones 6–10

June Hosta (Hosta 'June') — Hosta 'June' is a vibrant perennial with striking foliage, perfect for shady spots

June Hosta

Hosta 'June'

Half · Zones 3–9

Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — is a shade-loving perennial with thick

Kaffir Lily

Clivia Miniata

Half · Zones 9–11

Kahili Ginger (Hedychium Gardnerianum) — is an ornamental perennial with a lush tropical appeal

Kahili Ginger

Hedychium Gardnerianum

Full · Zones 8–10

Kalanchoe Of Somalia (Kalanchoe Flammea) — is a succulent that commands attention with its vibrant orange-red blooms and glossy green leaves

Kalanchoe Of Somalia

Kalanchoe Flammea

Half · Zones 10–10

Kalimantan Satin Pothos (Scindapsus x) — The Scindapsus x 'Kalimantan' is a trailing houseplant with waxy

Kalimantan Satin Pothos

Scindapsus x

Half

Kalmiopsis (Kalmiopsis Leachiana) — Kalmiopsis leachiana is a rare, evergreen shrub native to Oregon's Siskiyou Mountains

Kalmiopsis

Kalmiopsis Leachiana

Half · Zones 7–9

Kalm's St. John Wort (Hypericum Kalmianum) — John's Wort, is a compact, dense shrub reaching 2-3 ft tall and wide

Kalm's St. John Wort

Hypericum Kalmianum

Full · Zones 4–7

Kamalo Pritchardia (Pritchardia Munroi) — Its large, fan-shaped leaves, which can span up to 3 feet, form a lush crown

Kamalo Pritchardia

Pritchardia Munroi

Deep Shade · Zones 9–11

Kangaroo Vine (Cissus Antarctica) — The Kangaroo Vine, or Cissus antarctica, is a lush, evergreen climber native to Australia

Kangaroo Vine

Cissus Antarctica

Full · Zones 9–11

Kanjiro Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Kanjiro') — The Kanjiro Camellia (Camellia sasanqua 'Kanjiro') is a winter-blooming shrub

Kanjiro Camellia

Camellia Sasanqua 'Kanjiro'

Half · Zones 7–10

Karen Azalea (Azalea X 'Karen') — The Karen Azalea (Azalea x 'Karen') is a vibrant deciduous shrub renowned for its profuse spring blossoms

Karen Azalea

Azalea X 'Karen'

Half · Zones 4–9

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — The Senkaki Maple, or Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku', is a captivating ornamental tree

Katsura Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Katsura'

Full · Zones 5–10

Katsura Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Katsura') — The Pieris japonica 'Katsura' is a striking evergreen shrub

Katsura Pieris

Pieris Japonica 'Katsura'

Half · Zones 5–8

Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria Muralis) — is a charming perennial ideal for softening hard landscapes

Kenilworth Ivy

Cymbalaria Muralis

Deep Shade · Zones 5–8

Ken Janeck Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Ken Janeck') — The Ken Janeck Rhododendron is a compact evergreen shrub with lush

Ken Janeck Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Ken Janeck'

Full · Zones 6–10

Kermadec Palm (Rhopalostylis Baueri Var. Cheesmanii) — cheesmanii) is a stunning, slender palm native to the Kermadec Islands

Kermadec Palm

Rhopalostylis Baueri Var. Cheesmanii

Deep Shade · Zones 9–11

Key Lime Pie Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Key Lime Pie') — ruffled lime-green foliage reaching 8 to 12 inches in height and spreading 12 to 18 inches wide

Key Lime Pie Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Key Lime Pie'

Half · Zones 3–10