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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

White Tinged Sedge (Carex Albicans) — Carex albicans, commonly known as White Tinged Sedge, is a clump-forming perennial grass-like plant

White Tinged Sedge

Carex Albicans

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9

White Wash™ Zebra Plant (Aphelandra x) — Proven Winners - Wild Flora™ White Wash™ - Zebra Plant - Aphelandra x plant details, information and resources

White Wash™ Zebra Plant

Aphelandra x

Half

White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) is a North American native perennial with heart-shaped

White Wood Aster

Eurybia divaricata

Half · Zones 3–8

Wide Brim Hosta (Hosta 'Wide Brim') — Hosta 'Wide Brim' is a shade-loving perennial valued for its lush foliage

Wide Brim Hosta

Hosta 'Wide Brim'

Half · Zones 3–9

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — It reaches a mature size of 3-6 feet in height and spread, preferring partial shade

Wild Black Currant

Ribes Americanum

Half · Zones 3–7

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — The Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis multiflora) is a durable North American perennial thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Wild Four O'Clock

Mirabilis Multiflora

Full · Zones 3–10

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Wild Ginger, or Asarum canadense, is a North American perennial groundcover

Wild Ginger

Asarum Canadense

Half · Zones 3–8

Wild Rose (Rosa Californica 'Plena') — commonly known as the Wild California Rose

Wild Rose

Rosa Californica 'Plena'

Full · Zones 8–11

Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') — The Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum x rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') is a captivating hybrid shrub

Willowwood Viburnum

Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood'

Full · Zones 5–8

Wilson Holly (Ilex X Altaclarensis 'Wilsonii') — The Wilson Holly (Ilex x altaclarensis 'Wilsonii') is an elegant evergreen shrub

Wilson Holly

Ilex X Altaclarensis 'Wilsonii'

Full · Zones 7–11

Windflower Or Greek Anemone (Anemone Blanda) — Anemone blanda, the Windflower or Grecian Anemone, is a charming perennial reaching 4-6 inches in height

Windflower Or Greek Anemone

Anemone Blanda

Full · Zones 6–10

Wine Periwinkle (Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea') — Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea,' commonly known as Wine Periwinkle

Wine Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Atropurpurea'

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

Winslow Spur Flower (Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender') — Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender', or Winslow Spur Flower, is a vibrant, shade-loving perennial

Winslow Spur Flower

Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender'

Full · Zones 9–11

Winter-Blooming Bergenia (Bergenia Crassifolia) — The Winter-Blooming Bergenia (Bergenia crassifolia) offers striking

Winter-Blooming Bergenia

Bergenia Crassifolia

Shade · Zones 3–8

Winterbourn Philodendron (Philodendron X 'Xanadu') — commonly known as Winterbourn Philodendron

Winterbourn Philodendron

Philodendron X 'Xanadu'

Shade · Zones 9–11

Winter Currant (Ribes Sanguineum 'White Icicle') — Ribes sanguineum 'White Icicle' is a captivating flowering shrub

Winter Currant

Ribes Sanguineum 'White Icicle'

Half · Zones 7–10

Winter Flame Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Flame') — is a deciduous shrub notable for its vibrant winter stems

Winter Flame Dogwood

Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Flame'

Full · Zones 4–8

Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — The Wintergreen Barberry, 'Berberis julianae', is an evergreen shrub, ideal for hedges

Wintergreen Barberry

Berberis Julianae

Half · Zones 5–10

Winter's Star Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Winter's Star') — The Winter's Star Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Winter's Star') is an elegant evergreen shrub

Winter's Star Camellia

Camellia Japonica 'Winter's Star'

Half · Zones 6–11

Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia 'Winter Sun') — The Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia x media 'Winter Sun') is an evergreen shrub

Winter Sun Mahonia

Mahonia 'Winter Sun'

Full · Zones 7–9

Wolverine Hosta (Hosta 'Wolverine') — Hosta 'Wolverine' exhibits slender

Wolverine Hosta

Hosta 'Wolverine'

Half · Zones 3–9

Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — The Wood Anemone, or Anemone nemorosa, thrives in deciduous woodland settings

Wood Anemone

Anemone Nemorosa

Full · Zones 5–8

Woodland Strawberries (Fragaria 'Fraise Des Bois') — Fragaria 'fraise des bois', commonly known as Woodland Strawberries, are charming, low-growing perennials

Woodland Strawberries

Fragaria 'Fraise Des Bois'

Full · Zones 6–10

Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — The Woodland Strawberry, Fragaria vesca ssp

Woodland Strawberry

Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica

Full · Zones 6–10