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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Purple Dragon Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'Purple Dragon') — Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon' is an attractive, low-growing perennial

Purple Dragon Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'Purple Dragon'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–10

Purple Heart Plantain Lily (Hosta 'Purple Heart') — The Hosta 'Purple Heart' is a perennial displaying lush green leaves accented by striking, deep purple stems

Purple Heart Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Purple Heart'

Shade · Zones 3–9

Purple Heart, Purple Queen (Tradescantia Pallida 'Purpurea') — Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea,' commonly called Purple Heart or Purple Queen

Purple Heart, Purple Queen

Tradescantia Pallida 'Purpurea'

Full · Zones 9–10

Purple Passion Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Purple Passion') — It typically reaches 4-6 feet in height and spreads 4-5 feet

Purple Passion Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Purple Passion'

Full · Zones 4–7

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — Flourishing in partial shade, this evergreen shrub achieves a mature size of about 4 to 5 feet tall and wide

Purple Splendor Azalea

Azalea 'Purple Splendor'

Half · Zones 5–9

Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix Roebelenii) — The Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix roebelenii) is a dwarf palm, reaching heights of 6-10 ft with a spread of 4-5 ft

Pygmy Date Palm

Phoenix Roebelenii

Half · Zones 10–11

Rainbow Bush (Portulacaria Afra 'Variegata') — commonly referred to as the Rainbow Bush or Variegated Elephant Bush

Rainbow Bush

Portulacaria Afra 'Variegata'

Full · Zones 9–11

Rainbow's End Hosta (Hosta 'Rainbow's End') — The Hosta 'Rainbow's End' is a striking perennial

Rainbow's End Hosta

Hosta 'Rainbow's End'

Half · Zones 3–9

Rainbow Sunrise (Phormium Tenax 'Maori Sunrise') — is a vibrant perennial with striking

Rainbow Sunrise

Phormium Tenax 'Maori Sunrise'

Full · Zones 9–10

Rainforest Sunrise Hosta (Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise') — cupped leaves with golden centers and dark green margins

Rainforest Sunrise Hosta

Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'

Half · Zones 3–9

Raspberry Aechmea (Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Raspberry') — is a striking bromeliad cherished for its vibrant foliage and blossoms

Raspberry Aechmea

Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Raspberry'

Deep Shade · Zones 9–10

Rattan Palm (Rhapis Humilis) — The Rattan Palm, Rhapis humilis, stands elegant at 3-10 ft, perfect for under-canopy placement

Rattan Palm

Rhapis Humilis

Deep Shade · Zones 9–10

Rattlesnake Fern (Botrychium Virginiana) — The Rattlesnake Fern, Botrychium virginiana, typically grows 18-24 inches tall

Rattlesnake Fern

Botrychium Virginiana

Shade · Zones 4–10

Rave On Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Rave On') — Heuchera 'Rave On' delights with a mounding habit, perfect for accentuating borders and woodland settings

Rave On Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Rave On'

Half · Zones 3–10

Red Alder (Alnus Rubra) — It thrives in moist environments, quickly reaching 50-80 feet high with a 20-30 feet canopy spread

Red Alder

Alnus Rubra

Full · Zones 8–10

Red Azalea (Rhododendron) — Red Azaleas (Rhododendron spp.) offer a stunning display with their vivid red, trumpet-shaped flowers

Red Azalea

Rhododendron

Full · Zones 6–7

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a shade-tolerant perennial native to North American woodlands

Red Baneberry

Actaea Rubra

Deep Shade · Zones 3–7

Red Barrenwort (Epimedium X Rubrum) — Epimedium x rubrum, known as Red Barrenwort, is a resilient semi-evergreen perennial, ideal for shade gardens

Red Barrenwort

Epimedium X Rubrum

Half · Zones 4–9

Red Boronia (Boronia Heterophylla) — Red Boronia (Boronia heterophylla) is an evergreen Australian native standing at 3-6 feet tall

Red Boronia

Boronia Heterophylla

Deep Shade · Zones 9–10

Red Diervilla (Diervilla sp.) — Proven Winners - Kodiak® Red - Diervilla sp

Red Diervilla

Diervilla sp.

Deep Shade

Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata) — This plant is characterized by its narrow leaves with vivid red edges, emanating from a central cane

Red-Edged Dracaena

Dracaena Marginata

Half · Zones 10–11

Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — With its broad canopy, it reaches up to 15-20 feet in height and spreads approximately 15 feet wide

Red Emperor Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor'

Half · Zones 5–10

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves reaching 8-10 ft in height and 4-6 ft in width

Red Escallonia

Escallonia Rubra

Half · Zones 8–10

Red Flash Caladium (Caladium 'Fiesta') — heart-shaped leaves with striking red centers

Red Flash Caladium

Caladium 'Fiesta'

Deep Shade · Zones 11–11