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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Kikuyu Grass (Cenchrus clandestinus) — Kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum) is a hardy

Kikuyu Grass

Cenchrus clandestinus

Full · Zones 9–10

'Kimberley Queen' Australian Sword Fern, Queen Fern (Nephrolepis obliterata) — The 'Kimberley Queen' Australian Sword Fern

'Kimberley Queen' Australian Sword Fern, Queen Fern

Nephrolepis obliterata

Deep Shade

King Edward Vii Flowering Currant (Ribes San. 'King Edward Vii') — The Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'

King Edward Vii Flowering Currant

Ribes San. 'King Edward Vii'

Half · Zones 7–10

King Of Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra 'King Of Hearts') — rose-pink flowers gracefully suspended above bluish-green

King Of Bleeding Hearts

Dicentra 'King Of Hearts'

Half · Zones 3–9

King Of The Bromeliads (Vriesea Hieroglyphica) — Moderate watering ensures a robust display of its singular foliage

King Of The Bromeliads

Vriesea Hieroglyphica

Deep Shade · Zones 9–11

King Of The Male Fern (Dryopteris Affinis 'Cristata The King') — Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata the King,' a regal fern with crested

King Of The Male Fern

Dryopteris Affinis 'Cristata The King'

Half · Zones 4–8

King Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana) — This fast-growing palm thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring moist, well-drained soils

King Palm

Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana

Half · Zones 9–10

Kirengeshoma (Kirengeshoma Koreana) — or Korean yellow wax bells

Kirengeshoma

Kirengeshoma Koreana

Deep Shade · Zones 5–8

Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla (Diervilla x) — The Diervilla x Kodiak Fresh® is a compact deciduous shrub with lime-yellow foliage

Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla

Diervilla x

Deep Shade

Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla (Diervilla x) — or Diervilla x Kodiak Jet Black®

Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla

Diervilla x

Full · Zones 4–9

Korean Azalea (Rhododendron poukhanense) — Korean Azalea (Rhododendron yedoense var

Korean Azalea

Rhododendron poukhanense

Half · Zones 5–9

Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — The Korean Boxwood, Buxus microphylla 'Koreana', is an evergreen shrub, valued for its compact growth habit

Korean Boxwood

Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana'

Full · Zones 5–10

Korean Maple (Acer Pseudosieboldianum) — deciduous tree exalted for its hardy nature and vibrant autumnal display

Korean Maple

Acer Pseudosieboldianum

Full · Zones 5–10

Korean Rock Fern (Polystichum tsus-simense) — is an evergreen with arching

Korean Rock Fern

Polystichum tsus-simense

Half · Zones 5–9

Kris Plant (Alocasia Sanderiana) — is a striking perennial boasting dark green

Kris Plant

Alocasia Sanderiana

Shade · Zones 9–11

Krossa Regal Hosta (Hosta 'Krossa Regal') — The Hosta 'Krossa Regal' is a striking perennial valued for its dignified stature and sculptural foliage

Krossa Regal Hosta

Hosta 'Krossa Regal'

Half · Zones 2–9

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron Groenlandicum) — Labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum) is a North American native evergreen shrub

Labrador Tea

Rhododendron Groenlandicum

Half · Zones 4–8

Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap') — The Lacecap Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lacecap') is a captivating deciduous shrub

Lacecap Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Lacecap'

Half · Zones 5–9

Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — lacy fronds that unfurl to reveal a fresh

Lady Fern

Athyrium Filix-Femina

Half · Zones 3–9

Lady In Red Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina 'Lady In Red') — lacy green fronds with striking red stems

Lady In Red Lady Fern

Athyrium Filix-Femina 'Lady In Red'

Half · Zones 3–8

Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — Lady Palm, Rhapis excelsa, is an elegant, slow-growing fan palm that thrives in partial shade

Lady Palm

Rhapis Excelsa

Deep Shade · Zones 9–10

Lady'S-Mantle (Alchemilla Mollis) — commonly known as Lady's-Mantle

Lady'S-Mantle

Alchemilla Mollis

Half · Zones 3–9

Lakeside Paisley Print Hosta (Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print') — The Great Expectations Hosta

Lakeside Paisley Print Hosta

Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print'

Half · Zones 3–9

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — Trillium grandiflorum, the Large-Flowered Trillium, flourishes in U.S

Large Flowered Trilium

Trillium Grandiflorum

Half · Zones 4–8