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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Rockfoil (Saxifraga X Arendsii) — Saxifraga x arendsii, commonly known as Rockfoil, is a resilient perennial ideal for rock gardens

Rockfoil

Saxifraga X Arendsii

Deep Shade · Zones 5–7

Rojo Congo Philodendron

Philodendron 'Rojo Congo'

Deep Shade · Zones 9–10

Rooiwortel (Bulbine Latifolia) — This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Rooiwortel

Bulbine Latifolia

Full · Zones 8–11

Rosebay Rhododendron (Rhododendron Maximum) — Admired for its large clusters of white to pale pink blooms in late spring to early summer

Rosebay Rhododendron

Rhododendron Maximum

Half · Zones 3–7

Rose Old Gay Hill Red China (Rosa 'Marie Pavie') — This repeat bloomer is disease-resistant and thrives in USDA zones 6-9, performing best in full sun

Rose Old Gay Hill Red China

Rosa 'Marie Pavie'

Full · Zones 7–11

Roseum Elegans Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans') — Ideal for USDA zones 4-8, it thrives in part shade and well-drained, acidic soil

Roseum Elegans Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans'

Full · Zones 4–8

Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) boasts a vibrant array of clustered flowers in shades of red

Rose Verbena

Verbena Canadensis

Half · Zones 8–10

Roundleaf Alumroot (Heuchera Cylindrica) — is a perennial prized for its robust mounds of round

Roundleaf Alumroot

Heuchera Cylindrica

Half · Zones 4–9

Round-Leaf Tea Olive. (Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius') — Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius,' is an evergreen shrub notable for its dense

Round-Leaf Tea Olive.

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius'

Full · Zones 7–9

Roxie™ Seersucker Plant (Geogenanthus poeppigii) — The Geogenanthus poeppigii is a tropical houseplant with puckered

Roxie™ Seersucker Plant

Geogenanthus poeppigii

Half

Royal Fern (Osmunda Regalis) — This regal fern can attain a height of 2 to 3 feet and a spread of 2 to 3 feet

Royal Fern

Osmunda Regalis

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9

Royal Heritage Hellebore (Helleborus 'Royal Heritage') — The Helleborus 'Royal Heritage' is an enchanting perennial known for its hardiness and early blooms

Royal Heritage Hellebore

Helleborus 'Royal Heritage'

Full · Zones 4–9

Royal Purple Lily Turf (Liriope Muscari 'Royal Purple') — The Royal Purple Lily Turf (Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple') is an ornamental grass-like perennial

Royal Purple Lily Turf

Liriope Muscari 'Royal Purple'

Half · Zones 6–10

Royal Standard Calathea (Calathea hybrid) — The Calathea hybrid 'Royal Standard' is a refined prayer plant with dark green

Royal Standard Calathea

Calathea hybrid

Half

Royal Standard Hosta (Hosta 'Royal Standard') — The Royal Standard Hosta (Hosta 'Royal Standard') is a dependable perennial with lush

Royal Standard Hosta

Hosta 'Royal Standard'

Half · Zones 2–9

Ruby Crab™ Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema x) — The Aglaonema x 'Ruby Crab' is an upright Chinese Evergreen with glossy lance-shaped leaves

Ruby Crab™ Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema x

Half

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — as this robust plant can spread through suckers; rugosa Rose produces large, tomato-shaped red hips that attract, image 124

Rugosa Rose

Rosa Rugosa

Full · Zones 8–11

Sagae Hosta (Hosta 'Sagae') — The Hosta 'Sagae' features variegated

Sagae Hosta

Hosta 'Sagae'

Half · Zones 3–9

Sage and Cream™ Satin Pothos (Scindapsus pictus) — The Scindapsus is a trailing houseplant with thick

Sage and Cream™ Satin Pothos

Scindapsus pictus

Half

Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Salal, or Gaultheria shallon, is an evergreen shrub indigenous to western North America

Salal

Gaultheria Shallon

Deep Shade · Zones 5–11

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) is a deciduous shrub thriving in U.S

Salmonberry

Rubus Spectabilis

Full · Zones 3–10

Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — This hardy perennial reaches up to 24 inches tall and spreads 18 inches wide

Samobor Cranesbill

Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor

Full · Zones 4–9

Samurai Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Formosana 'Samurai) — commonly called Samurai Toad Lily

Samurai Toad Lily

Tricyrtis Formosana 'Samurai

Deep Shade · Zones 9–11

Sandankwa Viburnum (Viburnum Suspensum) — The Sandankwa Viburnum (Viburnum suspensum) is an evergreen shrub

Sandankwa Viburnum

Viburnum Suspensum

Full · Zones 8–10