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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Orbifolia Prayer Plant (Calathea orbifolia) — is a striking tropical houseplant with broad

Orbifolia Prayer Plant

Calathea orbifolia

Half

Orchid Cactus, Pond-Lily Cactus (Epiphyllum Hybrid) — commonly termed Orchid or Pond-Lily Cacti

Orchid Cactus, Pond-Lily Cactus

Epiphyllum Hybrid

Half · Zones 10–11

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, reaching heights of 3-6ft, image 61

Oregon Grape

Mahonia Aquifolium

Full · Zones 5–10

Oregon Grape (Berberis Nervosa) — Longleaf Barberry (Berberis nervosa) is an evergreen shrub, noted for its holly-like, leathery leaves

Oregon Grape

Berberis Nervosa

Half · Zones 5–10

Origami Red And White Columbine (Aquilegia 'Origami Red And White') — a perennial known for its striking bicolored flowers

Origami Red And White Columbine

Aquilegia 'Origami Red And White'

Half · Zones 3–10

Original Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer') — also known as Endless Summer Hydrangea

Original Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bailmer'

Half · Zones 4–9

Osakazuki Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Osakazuki') — The Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is a celebrated Japanese Maple known for its vivid fall colors

Osakazuki Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Osakazuki'

Half · Zones 5–10

Oshio Beni Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Oshio Beni') — The Acer palmatum 'Oshio Beni' is a captivating Japanese Maple variant showcasing graceful

Oshio Beni Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Oshio Beni'

Full · Zones 5–10

Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia Struthiopteris) — The Ostrich Fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris, is a robust, crown-forming perennial, thriving in USDA zones 3-7

Ostrich Fern

Matteuccia Struthiopteris

Half · Zones 3–7

Othello Leopard Plant (Ligularia Dentata 'Othello') — 'Othello' Leopard Plant (Ligularia dentata 'Othello') thrives in partial to full shade

Othello Leopard Plant

Ligularia Dentata 'Othello'

Shade · Zones 4–8

Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — The Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra formosa) is a perennial native to the Pacific Northwest

Pacific Bleeding Heart

Dicentra Formosa

Half · Zones 3–8

Pacific Coast Irises (Iris Pacific Coast Hybrids) — Pacific Coast Irises (Iris Pacific Coast Hybrids) are perennial plants ideal for U.S

Pacific Coast Irises

Iris Pacific Coast Hybrids

Full · Zones 9–10

Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — The Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) is an evergreen with striking features: glossy green leaves

Pacific Madrone

Arbutus Menziesii

Half · Zones 7–9

Pacific Rhododendron (Rhododendron Macrophyllum) — dark green leaves and vibrant spring blooms

Pacific Rhododendron

Rhododendron Macrophyllum

Half · Zones 6–8

Pacific Starflower (Trientalis Latifolia) — Trientalis latifolia, known as Pacific Starflower, is a charming perennial native to western North America

Pacific Starflower

Trientalis Latifolia

Half · Zones 5–9

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — The Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia) is an evergreen with a narrow

Pacific Yew

Taxus Brevifolia

Full · Zones 4–10

Pagoda Fawn Lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda') — The Pagoda Trout Lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda') is a charming perennial featuring 18-inch tall

Pagoda Fawn Lily

Erythronium 'Pagoda'

Full · Zones 4–9

Palace Purple Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Palace Purple') — commonly known as Palace Purple Coral Bells

Palace Purple Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Palace Purple'

Half · Zones 3–10

Pamina Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida 'Pamina') — showcases striking semi-double deep pink flowers with golden stamens

Pamina Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida 'Pamina'

Full · Zones 5–10

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha), a deciduous shrub, reaches up to 6 feet tall and wide

Paperbush

Edgeworthia Chrysantha

Half · Zones 9–11

Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — The Amaryllis papilio 'Butterfly' is a captivating bulbous perennial

Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis

Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly'

Full · Zones 9–10

Paradigm Hosta (Hosta 'Paradigm') — with its striking gold-centered leaves framed by blue-green margins

Paradigm Hosta

Hosta 'Paradigm'

Half · Zones 3–9

Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — is a striking succulent featuring rosettes of waxy

Parasol Aeonium

Aeonium Arboreum

Full · Zones 9–11

Paris Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Paris') — popularly known as Paris Coral Bells

Paris Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Paris'

Half · Zones 4–9