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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Split Leaf Or Selloum Philodendron (Philodendron Bipinnatifidum) — scientifically known as Philodendron bipinnatifidum

Split Leaf Or Selloum Philodendron

Philodendron Bipinnatifidum

Full · Zones 9–10

Spotsylvania™ Thai Constellation (Monstera deliciosa) — is a climbing houseplant with glossy green leaves splashed in creamy white speckling and bold

Spotsylvania™ Thai Constellation

Monstera deliciosa

Half

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — The Spreading English Yew (Taxus baccata 'Repandens') is an evergreen ground cover with dark green

Spreading English Yew

Taxus Baccata 'Repandens'

Full · Zones 6–10

Sprenger Asparagus (Asparagus Densiflorus 'Sprengeri') — commonly called Sprenger Asparagus

Sprenger Asparagus

Asparagus Densiflorus 'Sprengeri'

Full · Zones 9–11

Spring Bouquet Laurustinus (Viburnum Tinus 'Spring Bouquet') — It reaches a mature size of 4-6 feet in height and spread

Spring Bouquet Laurustinus

Viburnum Tinus 'Spring Bouquet'

Deep Shade · Zones 10–10

Spring Starflower (Ipheion Uniflorum) — favored for its ability to herald spring with an abundance of star-shaped blooms

Spring Starflower

Ipheion Uniflorum

Full · Zones 3–9

Spring Symphony Foamflower (Tiarella 'Spring Symphony') — The Tiarella 'Spring Symphony' showcases captivating pink blooms atop compact

Spring Symphony Foamflower

Tiarella 'Spring Symphony'

Half · Zones 4–9

Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime') — The Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Springtime') is an evergreen shrub

Springtime Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime'

Full · Zones 8–9

Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — Thrives in partial shade and well-draining soil; ideal for borders or as underplanting in a temperate garden

Spur Flower

Plectranthus ciliatus

Shade · Zones 9–11

Squirrel's Foot Fern (Microlepia Strigosa) — The Squirrel's Foot Fern (Microlepia strigosa) boasts lacy

Squirrel's Foot Fern

Microlepia Strigosa

Half · Zones 3–9

Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — The Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia trichomanoides) is a fascinating epiphytic fern known for its distinctive

Squirrel's Foot Fern

Davallia Trichomanoides

Half · Zones 3–9

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — including dry and poor soils

Staghorn Sumac

Rhus Typhina

Full · Zones 3–8

Stained Glass Hosta (Hosta 'Stained Glass') — The Stained Glass Hosta (Hosta 'Stained Glass') is an herbaceous perennial prized for its vivid foliage

Stained Glass Hosta

Hosta 'Stained Glass'

Half · Zones 3–9

Star Chickweed (Stellaria Pubera) — Star Chickweed (Stellaria pubera) is a delicate, shade-loving perennial, flourishing in zones 4-7

Star Chickweed

Stellaria Pubera

Shade · Zones 4–11

Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum Jasminoides) — popularly known as Star Jasmine

Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum Jasminoides

Full · Zones 9–10

St. Augustine Grass (Lawn) (Stenotaphrum Secundatum) — It creates a dense mat and tolerates shade well

St. Augustine Grass (Lawn)

Stenotaphrum Secundatum

Full · Zones 7–11

Steeds Upright Holly (Ilex Crenata 'Steeds') — commonly called Steeds Upright Holly

Steeds Upright Holly

Ilex Crenata 'Steeds'

Full · Zones 7–11

Stern Hellebore (Helleborus X Sternii) — The Helleborus x sternii, known as Stern Hellebore, is an evergreen perennial that thrives in partial shade

Stern Hellebore

Helleborus X Sternii

Full · Zones 4–9

Stiletto Hosta (Hosta 'Stiletto') — Hosta 'Stiletto' is a petite perennial featuring narrow

Stiletto Hosta

Hosta 'Stiletto'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–8

Stingray Star™ Corn Plant (Dracaena sp.) — Stingray Star™ Corn Plant, or Dracaena sp

Stingray Star™ Corn Plant

Dracaena sp.

Full

Stinking Hellebore (Helleborus Foetidus) — commonly known as Stinking Hellebore

Stinking Hellebore

Helleborus Foetidus

Half · Zones 5–9

Stolon Palm (Chamaedorea Stolonifera) — Stolon Palm, Chamaedorea stolonifera, is a shade-loving, clumping palm reaching heights of 2-3 ft

Stolon Palm

Chamaedorea Stolonifera

Deep Shade · Zones 9–11

Stoplight Heucherella (Heucherella 'Stoplight') — Heucherella 'Stoplight' boasts striking yellow foliage with deep red centers

Stoplight Heucherella

Heucherella 'Stoplight'

Half · Zones 3–9

Stormy Seas Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Stormy Seas') — boast uniquely ruffled leaves with a blend of purples and silvers

Stormy Seas Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Stormy Seas'

Half · Zones 7–10