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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — Growing up to 2-3 feet tall and 1 foot wide

Blackberry Lily

Iris domestica

Full · Zones 5–10

Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) is a deciduous shrub

Blackcurrant

Ribes Nigrum

Half · Zones 3–8

Black Diervilla (Diervilla rivularis) — The Diervilla rivularis is a deciduous shrub with burgundy-black foliage

Black Diervilla

Diervilla rivularis

Deep Shade

Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a deciduous shrub noted for its lush

Black Elderberry

Sambucus Nigra

Full · Zones 5–8

Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — commonly known as Black Haw

Black Haw

Viburnum Prunifolium

Full · Zones 8–10

Black Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' is a striking, deciduous shrub reaching up to 8 feet in height and spread

Black Lace Elder

Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace'

Full · Zones 5–8

Black Lace‚Ñ¢ Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra 'Eva') — Black Lace‚Ñ¢ Elderberry (Sambucus nigra 'Eva') is a stunning cultivar

Black Lace‚Ñ¢ Elderberry

Sambucus Nigra 'Eva'

Full · Zones 4–7

Black Magic Taro (Colocasia Esculenta 'Black Magic') — commonly known as Black Magic Taro

Black Magic Taro

Colocasia Esculenta 'Black Magic'

Shade · Zones 9–11

Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Planiscapus 'Nigrescens') — evergreen perennial with near-black

Black Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon Planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — It reaches 4 to 5 feet high and spreads 2 to 3 feet wide

Black Negligee Snakeroot

Actaea 'Black Negligee'

Half · Zones 3–9

Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — Black Snakeroot, or Actaea racemosa, is a striking perennial native to North American woodlands

Black Snakeroot

Actaea Racemosa

Half · Zones 3–8

Black Taffeta Alum Root (Heuchera 'Black Taffeta') — The Heuchera 'Black Taffeta' offers luxurious, silky black foliage that gives depth to landscape designs

Black Taffeta Alum Root

Heuchera 'Black Taffeta'

Half · Zones 4–9

Black Tower Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Tower') — It matures to about 6-8 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, perfect for vertical interest in gardens

Black Tower Elder

Sambucus Nigra 'Black Tower'

Full · Zones 5–8

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — Silene uniflora, or Bladder Campion, is a resilient perennial, thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Bladder Campion

Silene Uniflora

Half · Zones 1–11

Bladdernut (Staphylea Trifolia) — Preferring partial shade and moist soils, Bladdernut is excellent for naturalized areas

Bladdernut

Staphylea Trifolia

Full · Zones 3–8

Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is a striking Japanese Maple cultivar, cherished for its rich, burgundy-red

Bloodgood Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood'

Half · Zones 5–10

Bloomstruck Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bloomstruck') — This robust variety reaches 3-4 ft in height and width, with a bloom period from late spring

Bloomstruck Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bloomstruck'

Half · Zones 4–9

Blue Angel Hosta (Hosta 'Blue Angel') — mounded display up to 36 inches tall and 48 inches wide

Blue Angel Hosta

Hosta 'Blue Angel'

Half · Zones 3–9

Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — is a drought-tolerant succulent boasting striking blue-green foliage with a unique

Blue Chalk Sticks

Senecio Mandraliscae

Full · Zones 9–10

Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum Thalictroides) — Blue Cohosh, Caulophyllum thalictroides, is a shade-loving perennial native to woodland areas

Blue Cohosh

Caulophyllum Thalictroides

Half · Zones 3–8

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — is an herbaceous perennial known for its striking sky-blue flowers with white centers resembling eyes

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me-

Omphalodes Verna

Half · Zones 6–9

Blue Girl Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Blue Girl') — commonly known as Blue Girl Holly

Blue Girl Holly

Ilex X Meserveae 'Blue Girl'

Full · Zones 4–8

Blue Glorybower (Clerodendrum Ugandense) — The Butterfly Bush, Clerodendrum ugandense, is an enchanting, deciduous shrub reaching up to 10 feet tall

Blue Glorybower

Clerodendrum Ugandense

Half · Zones 9–10

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings

Blue Holly

Ilex X Meserveae

Full · Zones 5–8