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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

$Ming Asparagus Fern (Asparagus Retrofractus) — needle-like leaves and woody$

Ming Asparagus Fern

Asparagus Retrofractus

Full · Zones 9–11

Miniature Pine Tree (Crassula Tetragona) — is a succulent resembling miniature pine trees with fleshy

Miniature Pine Tree

Crassula Tetragona

Full · Zones 9–11

Mint Saucer Aeonium (Aeonium 'Mint Saucer') — is a stunning succulent with fleshy

Mint Saucer Aeonium

Aeonium 'Mint Saucer'

Full · Zones 9–10

Minuet Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Minuet') — Minuet Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet') is a compact evergreen shrub

Minuet Mountain Laurel

Kalmia Latifolia 'Minuet'

Half · Zones 4–10

Minuta Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis 'Minuta') — The Tsuga canadensis 'Minuta' is a dwarf cultivar of the Eastern Hemlock

Minuta Hemlock

Tsuga Canadensis 'Minuta'

Full · Zones 3–4

Minuteman Hosta (Hosta 'Minuteman') — The Hosta 'Minuteman' is a striking perennial prized for its ornamental appeal

Minuteman Hosta

Hosta 'Minuteman'

Half · Zones 3–9

Miss Manners Obedient Plant (Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners') — The Miss Manners Obedient Plant, Physostegia vir

Miss Manners Obedient Plant

Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners'

Full · Zones 4–8

Mondo Grass, Lily Grass (Ophiopogon Japonicus) — commonly known as Mondo Grass or Lily Grass

Mondo Grass, Lily Grass

Ophiopogon Japonicus

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Monkey Flower (Mimulus X Hybridus) — Monkey Flower, Mimulus x hybridus, is a vibrant perennial, blooming in shades of yellow, orange, pink, and red

Monkey Flower

Mimulus X Hybridus

Full · Zones 8–10

Monstera (Monstera Deliciosa) — perforated leaves that can span up to 18 inches across

Monstera

Monstera Deliciosa

Deep Shade · Zones 10–10

Montezuma Cypress (Taxodium Mucronatum) — pyramid shape and is notably durable

Montezuma Cypress

Taxodium Mucronatum

Full · Zones 8–10

Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine (Schizophragma Hyd. 'Moonlight') — Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight' is a captivating climbing vine

Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine

Schizophragma Hyd. 'Moonlight'

Half · Zones 6–9

Moonshine Lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Moonshine') — presents a marvelous display of silver foliage beneath clusters of cobalt blue

Moonshine Lungwort

Pulmonaria 'Moonshine'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9

Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — The Mooseberry, or Viburnum edule, is a versatile shrub, thriving in USDA zones 2-6

Mooseberry

Viburnum Edule

Half · Zones 4–5

Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus Macrophylla Nitida) — The Moreton Bay Fig, or Ficus macrophylla nitida, is a majestic evergreen with a broad, dense canopy

Moreton Bay Fig

Ficus Macrophylla Nitida

Full · Zones 10–10

Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — Its distinctive rosette arrangement cradles small white flowers, resembling a baby in a cradle

Moses In A Basket

Tradescantia Spathacea

Full · Zones 9–11

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — mat-forming perennial that flourishes in alpine environments

Moss Campion

Silene Acaulis

Half · Zones 1–11

Mother Fern (Asplenium Bulbiferum) — is a lush evergreen fern boasting feathery fronds that reach 1-2 feet in length

Mother Fern

Asplenium Bulbiferum

Deep Shade · Zones 9–11

Mother's Day Azalea (Azalea 'Mother's Day') — The Azalea 'Mother's Day' is a vibrant evergreen shrub, perfect for adding a splash of color to any landscape

Mother's Day Azalea

Azalea 'Mother's Day'

Half · Zones 6–11

Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Mountain Fire') — Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire,' a vibrant evergreen

Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris

Pieris Japonica 'Mountain Fire'

Half · Zones 5–9

Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) — Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) is a coniferous evergreen suited for cooler climates

Mountain Hemlock

Tsuga Mertensiana

Deep Shade · Zones 6–9

Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — offering year-round interest

Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush

Kalmia Latifolia

Half · Zones 4–10

Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — This hardy species typically reaches 10-20 feet in height and spreads 8-15 feet wide

Mountain Maple

Acer Spicatum

Full · Zones 3–7

Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum Muticum) — Ideal for naturalistic plantings and pollinator gardens

Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum Muticum

Deep Shade · Zones 4–10