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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — The Strawberry Begonia, Saxifraga stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis', is a charming semi-evergreen

Strawberry Begonia

Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis'

Deep Shade · Zones 6–8

Strawflower (Helichrysum Petiolare Microphyllum) — silvery-green leaves and robust

Strawflower

Helichrysum Petiolare Microphyllum

Full · Zones 9–11

Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — The Stream Orchid (Epipactis gigantea) is a striking perennial native to western North America

Stream Orchid

Epipactis Gigantea

Half · Zones 10–10

Streamside Monkey Flower (Mimulus Guttatus) — offering vibrant yellow blooms with splotched throats from late spring to fall

Streamside Monkey Flower

Mimulus Guttatus

Shade · Zones 9–10

Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — commonly known as Striped Maple

Striped Maple

Acer Pensylvanicum

Half · Zones 3–7

Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — The Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is an imposing perennial

Sum And Substance Hosta

Hosta 'Sum And Substance'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9

Suminagashi Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Suminagashi') — The Suminagashi Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Suminagashi') is revered for its deep red

Suminagashi Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Suminagashi'

Half · Zones 5–10

Summer Crush Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Summer Crush') — a stunning choice for accentuating any landscape

Summer Crush Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Summer Crush'

Half · Zones 4–9

Summer Nights™ Hawaiian Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — is a climbing/trailing houseplant with spade-shaped green leaves marbled in warm golden variegation

Summer Nights™ Hawaiian Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full

Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia) — Recognized for its adaptability; scientifically known as Clethra alnifolia, image 90

Summersweet

Clethra Alnifolia

Full · Zones 3–9

SunPatiens® Compact Classic White (Impatiens x hybrida) — SunPatiens® Compact Fire Red (Impatiens 'SunPatiens Compact White') is a vibrant, low-maintenance

SunPatiens® Compact Classic White

Impatiens x hybrida

Half · Zones 3–10

SunPatiens® Compact Deep Red (Impatiens x hybrida) — The SunPatiens® Compact Fire Red (Impatiens 'SunPatiens Compact Red') is a vibrant, low-maintenance

SunPatiens® Compact Deep Red

Impatiens x hybrida

Half · Zones 3–10

Sunset Strain Lewisia (Lewisia Cotyledon 'Sunset Strain') — Come spring to early summer, it erupts in vibrant hues‚Äîyellows, oranges, pinks‚Äîon 8 to 12-inch

Sunset Strain Lewisia

Lewisia Cotyledon 'Sunset Strain'

Half · Zones 3–7

Sunspot Heucherella (Heucherella 'Sunspot') — creating a sunspot effect

Sunspot Heucherella

Heucherella 'Sunspot'

Half · Zones 4–9

Surefire® Red Begonia (Begonia Benariensis 'Surefire Red') — Surefire® Red Begonia (Begonia benariensis 'Surefire Red') is a robust

Surefire® Red Begonia

Begonia Benariensis 'Surefire Red'

Half · Zones 10–11

Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia Maritima) — Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)

Sweet Alyssum

Lobularia Maritima

Full · Zones 4–10

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis Paniculata) — Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis paniculata) is a fast-growing, deciduous climber reaching up to 30 feet

Sweet Autumn Clematis

Clematis Paniculata

Half · Zones 4–7

Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa) is a compact evergreen shrub notable for its glossy

Sweet Box

Sarcococca Confusa

Deep Shade · Zones 6–10

Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — It typically grows 2-4 feet tall and thrives in wet soils, often along edges of ponds and streams

Sweet Flag

Acorus Calamus

Half · Zones 4–10

Sweet Kate Spiderwort (Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate') — The Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate' (Sweet Kate Spiderwort) adds vivid contrast with its bright golden-yellow

Sweet Kate Spiderwort

Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate'

Full · Zones 5–9

Sweet Tea Foamy Bells (Heucherella 'Sweet Tea') — Heucherella 'Sweet Tea' showcases charming star-shaped

Sweet Tea Foamy Bells

Heucherella 'Sweet Tea'

Half · Zones 3–10

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — These hardy groundcovers form lush mats up to 6 inches high and spread about 18 inches wide

Sweet Violet

Viola Odorata

Half · Zones 6–10

Sweet Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) — star-shaped white flowers in spring

Sweet Woodruff

Galium Odoratum

Half · Zones 5–9

Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — Aruncus dioicus, commonly known as Sylvan Goatsbeard, is a perennial favorite for woodland gardens

Sylvan Goatsbeard

Aruncus Dioicus

Half · Zones 2–9