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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Bedding Begonia (Begonia Semperflorens) — commonly referred to as Bedding Begonia

Bedding Begonia

Begonia Semperflorens

Half · Zones 9–11

Beesia (Beesia Deltophylla) — is an evergreen perennial treasured for its heart-shaped glossy leaves and delicate bloom

Beesia

Beesia Deltophylla

Deep Shade · Zones 6–9

Begonia Cultivars (Begonia hybrid) — They thrive in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 11

Begonia Cultivars

Begonia hybrid

Half · Zones 3–10

Bellwort (Uvularia Grandiflora) — naturalistic accent to shade gardens

Bellwort

Uvularia Grandiflora

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

Bennett Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis 'Bennett') — The Tsuga canadensis 'Bennett,' or Bennett Hemlock, is a compact, slow-growing conifer

Bennett Hemlock

Tsuga Canadensis 'Bennett'

Full · Zones 4–8

Berry Smoothie Alum Root (Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie') — shimmering pinkish-purple leaves that mature to a rich rose

Berry Smoothie Alum Root

Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'

Half · Zones 4–9

Bicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum') — The Bicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum') is a resilient

Bicolor Barrenwort

Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum'

Half · Zones 5–8

Big Blue Lily Turf (Liriope Muscari 'Big Blue') — is an evergreen perennial prized for its lush

Big Blue Lily Turf

Liriope Muscari 'Big Blue'

Half · Zones 6–10

Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — scientifically known as Hosta 'Big Daddy'

Big Daddy Hosta

Hosta 'Big Daddy'

Half · Zones 3–9

Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — growing 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread

Big Leaf Aster

Aster Macrophyllus

Half · Zones 3–8

Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla) — showy blooms up to 12 inches across

Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla

Half · Zones 5–9

Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — This arboreal giant serves as a canopy tree in natural settings or as a specimen tree in spacious landscapes, image 73

Bigleaf Maple

Acer Macrophyllum

Full · Zones 3–10

Billbergia Afterglow (Billbergia 'Afterglow') — Billbergia 'Afterglow' is a striking bromeliad with narrow

Billbergia Afterglow

Billbergia 'Afterglow'

Deep Shade · Zones 9–10

Birch Hybrid Bellflower (Campanula 'Birch Hybrid') — The Birch Hybrid Bellflower, Campanula 'Birch Hybrid', is a perennial thriving in zones 4-8

Birch Hybrid Bellflower

Campanula 'Birch Hybrid'

Full · Zones 4–8

Bird's Foot Fern (Pellaea Mucronata) — The Bird's Foot Fern (Pellaea mucronata) is a hardy

Bird's Foot Fern

Pellaea Mucronata

Deep Shade · Zones 5–9

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — this native prefers full to partial sun

Bird's Foot Violet

Viola Pedata

Half · Zones 6–10

Bird's Nest Anthurium (Anthurium Hookeri) — reaching up to 2 feet in length

Bird's Nest Anthurium

Anthurium Hookeri

Shade · Zones 10–11

Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium Nidus) — commonly known as Bird's Nest Fern

Bird's Nest Fern

Asplenium Nidus

Half · Zones 10–11

Bird's Nest Sansevieria (Sansevieria Trifasciata 'Hahnii') — The Bird's Nest Sansevieria 'Hahnii' is a succulent with a unique rosette form, resembling a

Bird's Nest Sansevieria

Sansevieria Trifasciata 'Hahnii'

Full · Zones 8–10

$Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — commonly called Bishop\'s Hat$

Bishop's Hat

Epimedium 'Niveum'

Half · Zones 4–8

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — commonly called Bishop's Weed or Goutweed

Bishop's Weed

Aegopodium Podagraria

Full · Zones 2–8

Blaauw's Pink Azalea (Azalea 'Blaauw's Pink') — Preferring partial shade, it thrives in acidic, well-drained soil

Blaauw's Pink Azalea

Azalea 'Blaauw's Pink'

Half · Zones 5–8

Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — making it an excellent feature in a landscape designed for visual impact; canes mature to jet black in 2-3 years

Black Bamboo

Phyllostachys Nigra

Half · Zones 7–10

Black Beauty Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Beauty') — showcases striking deep-purple foliage and fragrant pink blossoms that emerge in midsummer

Black Beauty Elder

Sambucus Nigra 'Black Beauty'

Full · Zones 5–8