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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Siberian Carpet Cypress (Microbiota Decussata) — commonly known as the Siberian Carpet Cypress

Siberian Carpet Cypress

Microbiota Decussata

Full · Zones 3–10

Siebolds Maple (Acer Sieboldianum) — is a small deciduous tree

Siebolds Maple

Acer Sieboldianum

Full · Zones 5–10

Silky Dogwood (Cornus Amomum) — Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum) is a native

Silky Dogwood

Cornus Amomum

Full · Zones 5–8

Silver Archangel (Lamiastrum 'Hermans Pride') — Silver Archangel 'Herman's Pride' (Lamiastrum galeobdolon) is a striking shade-loving perennial

Silver Archangel

Lamiastrum 'Hermans Pride'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–10

Silver Falls™ Dichondra (Dichondra argentea) — fan-shaped silver-white leaves on slender silver stems

Silver Falls™ Dichondra

Dichondra argentea

Half · Zones 9–11

Silver Leafed Princess Flower (Tibouchina Heteromala) — commonly known as the Silver Leafed Princess Flower

Silver Leafed Princess Flower

Tibouchina Heteromala

Full · Zones 10–11

Silver Splash Satin Pothos (Scindapsus x) — The Scindapsus x 'Silver Splash' is a trailing houseplant with dark green

Silver Splash Satin Pothos

Scindapsus x

Half

Silver Teaspoons (Kalanchoe Bracteata) — Reaching up to 12 inches tall, it thrives in well-draining soil and requires full sun to partial shade

Silver Teaspoons

Kalanchoe Bracteata

Half · Zones 10–10

Silverthorn, Thorny Elaeagnus (Elaeagnus Pungens) — is a robust evergreen shrub with sprawling branches often reaching 10-15 feet in height and width

Silverthorn, Thorny Elaeagnus

Elaeagnus Pungens

Full · Zones 4–9

Silvervein Creeper (Parthenocissus Henryana) — The Silvervein Creeper (Parthenocissus henryana) is a captivating

Silvervein Creeper

Parthenocissus Henryana

Full · Zones 4–10

Sixteen Candles Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles') — The Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' Summersweet is a deciduous shrub renowned for its

Sixteen Candles Summersweet

Clethra Alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

Full · Zones 4–9

Slender Hairgrass (Deschampsia Elongata) — This species flourishes in USDA zones 4-9, preferring partial shade and moist soil conditions

Slender Hairgrass

Deschampsia Elongata

Full · Zones 3–10

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Slender Sedge (Carex lasiocarpa) shines in wetland aesthetics

Slender Sedge

Carex Lasiocarpa

Half · Zones 5–10

Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — balloon-like blooms that resemble slippers

Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower

Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group

Deep Shade · Zones 9–9

Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade

Slough Sedge

Carex Obnupta

Full · Zones 6–9

Small Leafed Westringia (Westringia Brevifolia) — The Small Leafed Westringia (Westringia brevifolia) is a robust, evergreen shrub, native to Australia

Small Leafed Westringia

Westringia Brevifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Small Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum Biflorum) — Small Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) is a graceful

Small Solomon's Seal

Polygonatum Biflorum

Deep Shade · Zones 3–8

Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — Smooth Agave (Agave desmetiana) is a rosette-forming succulent featuring robust

Smooth Agave

Agave Desmetiana

Half · Zones 8–11

Smooth Flax Lily (Dianella Longifolia) — Smooth Flax Lily (Dianella longifolia) is an attractive

Smooth Flax Lily

Dianella Longifolia

Full · Zones 8–11

Smooth Sumac (Rhus Glabra) — Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra) is a deciduous shrub native to North America

Smooth Sumac

Rhus Glabra

Full · Zones 3–8

Snowbank False Aster (Boltonia Asteroides 'Snowbank') — daisy-like white blossoms from late summer into fall

Snowbank False Aster

Boltonia Asteroides 'Snowbank'

Half · Zones 3–8

Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — presenting a subtle bluish-green hue that complements an array of color schemes

Snowberry

Symphoricarpos Albus

Full · Zones 3–7

Snowdrop Anemone (Anemone Sylvestris) — Its attractive foliage provides a lush backdrop in woodland gardens or along borders

Snowdrop Anemone

Anemone Sylvestris

Full · Zones 2–9

Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — commonly known as Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel

Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel

Oxalis Magellanica

Full · Zones 7–9