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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Buccaneer Palm (Pseudophoenix Sargentii) — The Buccaneer Palm (Pseudophoenix sargentii) is a striking slow-growing palm, reaching up to 15-20 feet tall

Buccaneer Palm

Pseudophoenix Sargentii

Half · Zones 10–11

Bunchberry (Cornus Canadensis) — Cornus canadensis, or Bunchberry, is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial reaching 4 to 8 inches in height

Bunchberry

Cornus Canadensis

Half · Zones 2–6

Bureau Rhododendron (Rhododendron Bureavii) — is prized for its striking evergreen foliage and distinctive

Bureau Rhododendron

Rhododendron Bureavii

Half · Zones 4–8

Burgundy Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense 'Burgundy') — The Burgundy Fringe Flower (Loropetalum chinense 'Burgundy') is a striking evergreen shrub

Burgundy Fringe Flower

Loropetalum Chinense 'Burgundy'

Half · Zones 7–10

Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Burgundy Lace') — finely cut burgundy leaves that mature to a deep

Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Burgundy Lace'

Half · Zones 5–10

Burgundy Lace Painted Fern (Athyrium 'Burgundy Lace') — The Athyrium 'Burgundy Lace' is an elegant

Burgundy Lace Painted Fern

Athyrium 'Burgundy Lace'

Half · Zones 4–9

Burle Marx Philodendron (Philodendron 'Burle Marx') — The Burle Marx Philodendron is an evergreen

Burle Marx Philodendron

Philodendron 'Burle Marx'

Half · Zones 9–10

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Bush Anemone (Carpenteria californica) is an evergreen shrub native to California

Bush Anemone

Carpenteria Californica

Half · Zones 8–11

Bush Ivy (Fatshedera Lizei 'Annikeke') — commonly known as Bush Ivy

Bush Ivy

Fatshedera Lizei 'Annikeke'

Deep Shade · Zones 8–11

Bush Rue (Cneoridium Dumosum) — Bush Rue (Cneoridium dumosum) is an evergreen shrub native to California's chaparral ecosystem

Bush Rue

Cneoridium Dumosum

Half · Zones 7–10

Butcher's Broom (Ruscus Aculeatus) — Red berries emerge in fall

Butcher's Broom

Ruscus Aculeatus

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Butterfly Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly') — deciduous cultivar of Japanese Maple

Butterfly Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Butterfly'

Half · Zones 5–10

Button Fern (Pellaea Rotundifolia) — evergreen fern with a compact growth habit

Button Fern

Pellaea Rotundifolia

Deep Shade · Zones 9–11

Caladium (Caladium X Hortulanum) — commonly known as Angel Wings or Heart of Jesus

Caladium

Caladium X Hortulanum

Half · Zones 7–10

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — commonly known as Calamint

Calamint

Calamintha Nepeta

Full · Zones 3–10

California Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — is an evergreen perennial valued for its robust

California Gray Rush

Juncus Patens

Full · Zones 4–9

California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Polypodium californicum, or California Polypody, is a versatile evergreen fern

California Polypody

Polypodium Californicum

Half · Zones 5–9

California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — is a deciduous shrub with fragrant pink blossoms spanning 2 inches across

California Wild Rose

Rosa Californica

Full · Zones 8–11

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — Typically reaching 2-3 feet in height

Calla Lily

Zantedeschia Aethiopica

Full · Zones 10–10

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — The Campfire Crassula (Crassula capitella 'Campfire') is a striking succulent that boasts fleshy

Campfire Crassula

Crassula Capitella 'Campfire'

Full · Zones 9–11

Canadale Gold Wintercreeper (Euonymus Fortunei 'Canadale Gold') — is an evergreen shrub with striking variegated leaves

Canadale Gold Wintercreeper

Euonymus Fortunei 'Canadale Gold'

Full · Zones 5–9

Canyon Gooseberry (Ribes Menziesii) — particularly within its native arid environments

Canyon Gooseberry

Ribes Menziesii

Half · Zones 8–10

Captain Kirk Hosta (Hosta 'Captain Kirk') — The Hosta 'Captain Kirk' is a robust perennial with striking foliage

Captain Kirk Hosta

Hosta 'Captain Kirk'

Half · Zones 3–9

Caramel Alum Root (Heuchera 'Caramel') — The Heuchera 'Caramel' is an herbaceous perennial with robust

Caramel Alum Root

Heuchera 'Caramel'

Half · Zones 4–9