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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Lily-Of -The-Valley Shrub (Pieris Japonica 'Chris™as Cheer') — a compact evergreen shrub

Lily-Of -The-Valley Shrub

Pieris Japonica 'Chris™as Cheer'

Half · Zones 5–8

Limelight Strawflower (Helichrysum Petiolare 'Limelight') — commonly known as Limelight Strawflower

Limelight Strawflower

Helichrysum Petiolare 'Limelight'

Half · Zones 9–11

Lime Marmalade Alum Root (Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade') — lime-green leaves that provide a vivid contrast in the garden

Lime Marmalade Alum Root

Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade'

Half · Zones 3–10

Lime Rickey Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Lime Rickey') — This hardy perennial thrives in zones 4-9, enjoying partial to full shade

Lime Rickey Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Lime Rickey'

Half · Zones 3–10

Lipstick Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Lipstick') — is a vibrant perennial featuring eye-catching cherry-red blossoms atop robust

Lipstick Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Lipstick'

Half · Zones 3–10

Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea virginica) — The Itea virginica Little Henry® Sweetspire is a compact Proven Winners® deciduous shrub with arching white

Little Henry® Sweetspire

Itea virginica

Deep Shade · Zones 5–10

Little Kurrajong (Brachychiton Bidwilli) — The Little Kurrajong (Brachychiton bidwillii) is a vibrant small tree, reaching up to 20 feet in height

Little Kurrajong

Brachychiton Bidwilli

Full · Zones 8–11

Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) — the pennywort captivates onlookers with its strikingly delicate flowers

Liverleaf

Hepatica Nobilis

Shade · Zones 5–8

Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri) is a deciduous hybrid with an elegant

Loebner Magnolia

Magnolia X Loebneri

Full · Zones 4–4

London Pride (Saxifraga X Urbium) — London Pride, or Saxifraga x urbium, is a charming perennial forming dense mats of evergreen rosettes

London Pride

Saxifraga X Urbium

Half · Zones 6–8

Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — The Long-Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus henkelii) is a graceful evergreen with an elegant

Long- Leafed Yellowwood

Podocarpus Henkelii

Full · Zones 9–10

Long Tubed Iris (Iris Macrosiphon) — The Iris macrosiphon, or Long Tubed Iris, showcases striking, slender blooms in shades of purple and lilac

Long Tubed Iris

Iris Macrosiphon

Half · Zones 9–10

Looking Glass Bugloss (Brunnera 'Looking Glass') — known for its distinctive silvery foliage

Looking Glass Bugloss

Brunnera 'Looking Glass'

Deep Shade · Zones 2–10

Lord Roberts Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Lord Roberts') — evergreen shrub renowned for its stunning burgundy red flowers that bloom in late spring

Lord Roberts Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Lord Roberts'

Full · Zones 4–8

Love Pat Hosta (Hosta 'Love Pat') — The Hosta 'Love Pat' is a striking perennial with deeply-cupped

Love Pat Hosta

Hosta 'Love Pat'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9

Loyalist Hosta (Hosta 'Loyalist') — The Hosta 'Loyalist' is a striking perennial prized for its vibrant foliage

Loyalist Hosta

Hosta 'Loyalist'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–10

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'Luxuriant') — also known as the Luxuriant Bleeding Heart

Luxuriant Bleeding Heart

Dicentra 'Luxuriant'

Half · Zones 3–9

Macho Fern (Nephrolepis Biserrata) — tropical perennial that emanates a bold and verdant presence in any landscape design

Macho Fern

Nephrolepis Biserrata

Half · Zones 9–11

Madagascar Palm (Pachypodium Lamerei) — Thriving in full sun, it requires minimal water

Madagascar Palm

Pachypodium Lamerei

Half · Zones 10–10

Magnificient Mint Bush (Prostanthera Magnifica) — This evergreen shrub thrives in USDA zones 8-11, reaching heights of 5-6 feet with a similar spread

Magnificient Mint Bush

Prostanthera Magnifica

Full · Zones 9–10

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Capillus-Veneris) — commonly known as the Maidenhair Fern

Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum Capillus-Veneris

Deep Shade · Zones 5–9

Makoyana Peacock Plant (Calathea makoyana) — with burgundy undersides as foliage matures

Makoyana Peacock Plant

Calathea makoyana

Half

Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — The Mallet Flower (Schefflera pueckleri) is a tropical evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 10-12

Mallet Flower

Schefflera Pueckleri

Full · Zones 10–10

Manhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — The Manhattan Euonymus is a versatile evergreen shrub, ideal for hedges and foundation plantings

Manhattan Euonymus

Euonymus 'Manhattan'

Full · Zones 5–10