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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a feathery, graceful texture to shaded landscape designs

Western Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum Pedatum

Deep Shade · Zones 3–8

Western Sword Fern (Polystichum Munitum) — evergreen fern reaching 3-6 feet in height and spreading up to 4 feet

Western Sword Fern

Polystichum Munitum

Half · Zones 6–10

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Western Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) is a deciduous shrub native to North America

Western Thimbleberry

Rubus Parviflorus

Full · Zones 3–10

Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — The Trillium ovatum, commonly known as the Wood Lily or California Wake Robin, is a perennial wildflower

Western Trillium

Trillium Ovatum

Half · Zones 4–9

Whirlwind Hosta (Hosta 'Whirlwind') — The Whirlwind Hosta is a dynamic perennial, boasting twisted leaves with creamy centers and dark green margins

Whirlwind Hosta

Hosta 'Whirlwind'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–8

White Alder (Alnus Rhombifolia) — The White Alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a deciduous tree reaching up to 50-80 ft

White Alder

Alnus Rhombifolia

Full · Zones 8–10

White Bacopa (Sutera Cordata) — White Bacopa (Sutera cordata), a trailing perennial, thrives in US zones 9-11

White Bacopa

Sutera Cordata

Full · Zones 9–11

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda)

White Baneberry

Actaea Pachypoda

Deep Shade · Zones 3–8

White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis Alba) — Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'

White Bleeding Heart

Dicentra Spectabilis Alba

Half · Zones 3–8

White Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis 'Alba') — 'Wisteria sinensis Alba,' is a fast-growing

White Chinese Wisteria

Wisteria Sinensis 'Alba'

Full · Zones 5–10

White Flowering Currant (Ribes Indecorum) — Ribes indecorum thrives in well-drained soils and is relatively drought tolerant once established

White Flowering Currant

Ribes Indecorum

Half · Zones 5–9

White Flowering Maple (Abutilon Hybrids 'Albus') — The Abutilon 'Albus' offers alluring

White Flowering Maple

Abutilon Hybrids 'Albus'

Half · Zones 9–11

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — butterfly-attracting flowers

White Garland Lily

Hedychium Coronarium

Full · Zones 8–10

White Japanese Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida 'Alba') — known for its elegant white blossoms with yellow stamens

White Japanese Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida 'Alba'

Full · Zones 6–10

White Jewel Dragon Tree (Dracaena) — The Dracaena 'White Jewel' is an upright houseplant with glossy

White Jewel Dragon Tree

Dracaena

Full

White Mazus (Mazus Reptans 'Alba') — The White Mazus, Mazus reptans 'Alba', is a robust, low-growing perennial spreading up to 12 inches wide

White Mazus

Mazus Reptans 'Alba'

Half · Zones 5–8

White Meadow Rue (Thalictrum Delanayi 'Album') — Thalictrum delavayi 'Album'

White Meadow Rue

Thalictrum Delanayi 'Album'

Deep Shade · Zones 5–9

White Monster Variegated Monstera (Monstera deliciosa) — Proven Winners - Mysteria® White Monster - Variegated Monstera - Monstera deliciosa plant details

White Monster Variegated Monstera

Monstera deliciosa

Half

White Nancy Dead Nettle (Lamium Maculatum 'White Nancy') — Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' is a shade-loving perennial ground cover

White Nancy Dead Nettle

Lamium Maculatum 'White Nancy'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–10

White Paintbrush (Haemanthus Albiflos) — is an intriguing perennial bulb featuring lush green leaves and striking white flowers

White Paintbrush

Haemanthus Albiflos

Half · Zones 9–10

White Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Alba') — The White Periwinkle, or Vinca minor 'Alba', is an evergreen ground cover with a trailing habit

White Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Alba'

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

White Plumbago (Plumbago Scandens) — attracting butterflies and providing a low-maintenance

White Plumbago

Plumbago Scandens

Half · Zones 9–10

White Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa 'Alba') — The White Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa 'Alba') is a resilient shrub featuring fragrant, pure white blooms

White Rugosa Rose

Rosa Rugosa 'Alba'

Full · Zones 8–11

White Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata 'White') — White Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata 'White') showcases delicate ivory blossoms with long

White Spider Lily

Lycoris Radiata 'White'

Full · Zones 9–10