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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Red Flowering Currant (Ribes Sanguineum) — reaching a height of 6-10 feet and a spread of 4-6 feet

Red Flowering Currant

Ribes Sanguineum

Half · Zones 7–10

Red Flowering Currant (Ribes 'Pulborough Scarlet') — It boasts scarlet tubular flowers in early spring, attracting hummingbirds

Red Flowering Currant

Ribes 'Pulborough Scarlet'

Half · Zones 7–10

Red Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense 'Rubrum') — The Red Fringe Flower (Loropetalum chinense 'Rubrum') is a vibrant, evergreen shrub with deep burgundy

Red Fringe Flower

Loropetalum Chinense 'Rubrum'

Half · Zones 7–10

Redleaf Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Atropurpureum') — The Redleaf Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum') is a deciduous ornamental tree

Redleaf Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

Half · Zones 5–10

Red Lightning Alum Root (Heuchera 'Red Lightning') — ground cover / perennial for half or shade

Red Lightning Alum Root

Heuchera 'Red Lightning'

Half · Zones 3–10

Red Mistletoe Cactus (Pseudorhipsalis Ramulosa) — The Red Mistletoe Cactus (Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa), native to tropical regions, is a unique epiphyte

Red Mistletoe Cactus

Pseudorhipsalis Ramulosa

Half · Zones 10–11

Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — The Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rubra') is a captivating perennial with bell-shaped

Red Pasque Flower

Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra'

Full · Zones 5–9

Red Prince Weigela (Weigela Florida 'Red Prince') — deciduous shrub featuring trumpet-shaped

Red Prince Weigela

Weigela Florida 'Red Prince'

Full · Zones 5–8

Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea) — Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea) showcases vibrant red stems that provide striking winter interest

Red-Twig Dogwood

Cornus Sericea

Full · Zones 3–6

Redwood Sorrel (Oxalis Oregana) — Redwood Sorrel (Oxalis oregana) is an evergreen groundcover, native to the Pacific Northwest

Redwood Sorrel

Oxalis Oregana

Deep Shade · Zones 7–9

Regal Splendor Hosta (Hosta 'Regal Splendor') — Hosta 'Regal Splendor', a striking perennial, offers frosted blue-green leaves with wavy, creamy-yellow edges

Regal Splendor Hosta

Hosta 'Regal Splendor'

Half · Zones 3–9

Remember Me Hosta (Hosta 'Remember Me') — The Hosta 'Remember Me' is a striking perennial showcasing a dynamic color transformation

Remember Me Hosta

Hosta 'Remember Me'

Half · Zones 3–9

Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — its delicate fronds favor indirect light

Resurrection Fern

Pleopeltis polypodioides

Deep Shade · Zones 6–10

Revolution Hosta (Hosta 'Revolution') — The 'Revolution' Hosta is a striking perennial

Revolution Hosta

Hosta 'Revolution'

Half · Zones 3–9

Rex Begonia — African Jungle Rex Begonia

Rex Begonia

Begonia

Half

Rex Begonia (Begonia 'Rex') — Rex Begonia (Begonia 'Rex') is prized for its stunning, multi-colored foliage with textured patterns

Rex Begonia

Begonia 'Rex'

Full · Zones 3–10

Rhododendron (Rhododendron Varieties) — The Rhododendron genus encompasses a diverse group of woody plants, ranging from 1 to 20 feet tall

Rhododendron

Rhododendron Varieties

Half · Zones 3–9

Richmond Begonia (Begonia 'Richmondensis') — Begonia 'Richmondensis,' a versatile perennial, flourishes in zones 10-11

Richmond Begonia

Begonia 'Richmondensis'

Half · Zones 3–10

Rio Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Rio') — commonly known as Rio Coral Bells

Rio Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Rio'

Half · Zones 3–10

Rivera™ Drop Tongue Plant (Schismatoglottis wallichii) — The Schismatoglottis wallichii is a refined tropical houseplant with glossy

Rivera™ Drop Tongue Plant

Schismatoglottis wallichii

Half

Riverbank Grape (Vitis Riparia) — Vitis riparia, commonly known as Riverbank Grape, is a robust native vine that thrives in riversides

Riverbank Grape

Vitis Riparia

Full · Zones 3–8

Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — tropical perennial known for its fiery red to orange tubular flowers which resemble lit firecrackers

Rizzini's Justicia

Justicia Rizzinii

Full · Zones 8–11

Robust Bamboo (Fargesia Robusta) — Fargesia robusta, or Robust Bamboo, is a clumping, non-invasive species, ideal for elegant privacy screens

Robust Bamboo

Fargesia Robusta

Half · Zones 7–9

Rock Clematis (Clematis Columbiana) — The Rock Clematis (Clematis columbiana) is a perennial vine, thriving in full sun to partial shade

Rock Clematis

Clematis Columbiana

Half · Zones 4–7