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Full-shade plants

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

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Nightly™ Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) — Nightly™ Nerve Plant from Proven Winners® grows about 4-8 inches tall with a softly spreading, spiller habit

Nightly™ Nerve Plant

Fittonia albivenis

Full

Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — 'Nikko Blue' Hydrangea boasts large, vibrant blue mophead blossoms that thrive in acidic soils

Nikko Blue Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'

Half · Zones 4–9

'Njoy' Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — It stays compact when trimmed, but its vines can trail or climb up to 9 feet indoors

'Njoy' Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full

Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — It thrives in USDA zones 4-8, reaching 3-9 feet in height and spreading 3-6 feet

Nootka Rose

Rosa Nutkana

Full · Zones 8–9

Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla Lonicera) — The Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) is a resilient

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Diervilla Lonicera

Full · Zones 3–10

Northern Exposure Hosta (Hosta 'Northern Exposure') — Hosta 'Northern Exposure' boasts wide, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with striking cream margins

Northern Exposure Hosta

Hosta 'Northern Exposure'

Half · Zones 3–9

Northern Lights Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Northern Lights') — Rhododendron 'Northern Lights' is a cold-hardy deciduous shrub, thriving in zones 4-7

Northern Lights Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Northern Lights'

Full · Zones 4–8

Nova Zembla Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla') — Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla' is an evergreen shrub thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Nova Zembla Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla'

Full · Zones 4–8

Nuccio's Gem Shade Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Nuccio's Gem') — The Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' is an exquisite evergreen shrub with a compact growth

Nuccio's Gem Shade Camellia

Camellia Japonica 'Nuccio's Gem'

Half · Zones 6–11

Nuccio's Pearl Shade Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl') — The Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl' is a prized ornamental shrub for its exquisite

Nuccio's Pearl Shade Camellia

Camellia Japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl'

Half · Zones 6–11

Oak Leaf Acanthus (Acanthus Mollis 'Oak Leaf') — The Acanthus mollis 'Oak Leaf' is a perennial known for its striking foliage

Oak Leaf Acanthus

Acanthus Mollis 'Oak Leaf'

Deep Shade · Zones 8–11

Oakleaf Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') — is a shade-loving perennial with distinctive oak-like foliage

Oakleaf Foamflower

Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf'

Half · Zones 4–9

Oak Leaf™ Red Holly (Ilex X 'Oakleaf') — Oak Leaf™ Red Holly (Ilex x 'Conaf')

Oak Leaf™ Red Holly

Ilex X 'Oakleaf'

Full · Zones 6–9

Obsidian Alum Root (Heuchera 'Obsidian') — Heuchera 'Obsidian', known as Obsidian Alum Root, is cherished for its stunning, nearly black, glossy foliage

Obsidian Alum Root

Heuchera 'Obsidian'

Half · Zones 4–9

Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — The Begonia maculata 'Obsidian' is a compact cane begonia with nearly black

Obsidian™ Black Forest

Begonia maculata

Half

October Magic Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'White Shi-Shi') — is a dwarf shrub with a dense

October Magic Camellia

Camellia Japonica 'White Shi-Shi'

Half · Zones 6–10

Off to Oz™ Neon Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — The Epipremnum aureum Off to Oz™ Neon Pothos is a trailing houseplant with spade-shaped

Off to Oz™ Neon Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full

Olga Mezitt Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt') — Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt' is an eye-catching, evergreen shrub reaching 3-4 feet tall with an equal

Olga Mezitt Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt'

Full · Zones 4–7

Opal Alum Root Hybrid (Heuchera 'Opal') — commonly known as Opal Alum Root Hybrid

Opal Alum Root Hybrid

Heuchera 'Opal'

Half · Zones 6–10

Opulence™ Red Sword (Apoballis acuminatissima) — is a compact tropical houseplant with upright

Opulence™ Red Sword

Apoballis acuminatissima

Half

Orange Aechmea (Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Orange') — showcases vibrant orange foliage

Orange Aechmea

Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Orange'

Deep Shade · Zones 9–10

Orange Diervilla (Diervilla x) — Proven Winners - Kodiak® Orange - Diervilla x yellow plant details, information and resources

Orange Diervilla

Diervilla x

Deep Shade

Orange Groundsel (Senecio Fulgens) — The Orange Thistle, or Senecio fulgens, is a striking, low-maintenance perennial

Orange Groundsel

Senecio Fulgens

Full · Zones 9–10

Orange Macaron™ Pepper Elder (Peperomia obtusifolia) — Proven Winners - Savory Delights® Orange Macaron™ - Pepper Elder - Peperomia obtusifolia plant details

Orange Macaron™ Pepper Elder

Peperomia obtusifolia

Half