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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Cardinal Columbine (Aquilegia 'Cardinal') — Aquilegia 'Cardinal,' or Cardinal Columbine

Cardinal Columbine

Aquilegia 'Cardinal'

Half · Zones 3–10

Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink (Lobelia Cardinalis) — boasting vibrant red blooms atop stems reaching 2-4 feet

Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink

Lobelia Cardinalis

Full · Zones 3–9

Caribbean Copper Plant (Euphorbia Cotinifolia) — it adds vibrant color to landscapes

Caribbean Copper Plant

Euphorbia Cotinifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — Reaching up to 6-9 feet in height and spread

Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus Floridus

Full · Zones 4–9

Carolina Buckthorn, Indian Cherry (Rhamnus Caroliniana) — is a deciduous shrub/small tree maturing at 10-20 feet in height with a similar spread

Carolina Buckthorn, Indian Cherry

Rhamnus Caroliniana

Half · Zones 6–9

Carpet Bugle (Ajuga Reptans) — Carpet Bugle (Ajuga reptans) is a robust

Carpet Bugle

Ajuga Reptans

Deep Shade · Zones 6–9

Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra Elatior) — with a width of 4 to 6 inches.<br><br>Native to Japan and Taiwan

Cast Iron Plant

Aspidistra Elatior

Deep Shade · Zones 6–8

Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — leathery leaves that are oval-shaped and emit a distinctive aromatic fragrance when crushed

Catalina Evergreen Currant

Ribes Viburnifolium

Half · Zones 8–10

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — commonly known as Catawba Rhododendron

Catawba Rhododendron

Rhododendron Catawbiense

Half · Zones 4–8

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense 'Boursault') — The Catawba Rhododendron 'Boursault' (Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault') is a broadleaf

Catawba Rhododendron

Rhododendron Catawbiense 'Boursault'

Half · Zones 4–8

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — Ca™int (Nepeta x faassenii) is a hardy perennial with fragrant

Catmint

Nepeta X Faassenii

Full · Zones 3–10

Cattleya Orchid Cultivars (Cattleya Cv.) — Cattleya cv., renowned for large, vibrant blooms, thrives in bright indirect light and high humidity

Cattleya Orchid Cultivars

Cattleya Cv.

Half · Zones 10–11

Celebration Hosta (Hosta 'Celebration') — This shade-tolerant plant forms a compact mound about 15 inches high and spreads up to 20 inches wide

Celebration Hosta

Hosta 'Celebration'

Deep Shade · Zones 3–10

Champaign Reign™ Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum) — The Syngonium podophyllum is a tropical houseplant with arrowhead-shaped leaves in soft lime green

Champaign Reign™ Arrowhead Vine

Syngonium podophyllum

Half

Chaparral Currant (Ribes Malvaceum) — Its pink blossoms appear in winter to early spring, attracting hummingbirds

Chaparral Currant

Ribes Malvaceum

Half · Zones 7–10

Cherokee Brave Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Brave') — It reaches 15-30 feet in height with a spread of 15-25 feet upon maturity

Cherokee Brave Dogwood

Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Brave'

Half · Zones 4–9

Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief') — The Cherokee Chief Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief') is a prized ornamental

Cherokee Chief Dogwood

Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Chief'

Half · Zones 4–9

Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen') — The Cherokee Queen Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess') is a stunning ornamental tree

Cherokee Queen Dogwood

Cornus Florida 'Cherokee Queen'

Half · Zones 4–9

Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — Prunus laurocerasus 'Castlewellan' is an evergreen shrub with lustrous, gold-variegated leaves

Cherry Laurel

Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan'

Full · Zones 6–10

Chestnut Vine (Tetrastigma Voinierianum) — large palmate leaves that can measure up to 12 inches across

Chestnut Vine

Tetrastigma Voinierianum

Deep Shade · Zones 10–11

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — commonly known as Chiapas Sage

Chiapas Sage

Salvia Chiapensis

Full · Zones 8–10

Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food (Gunnera Tinctoria) — also known as Dinosaur Food (Gunnera tinctoria)

Chilean Gunnera, Dinosaur Food

Gunnera Tinctoria

Half · Zones 8–11

China Blue Fumewort (Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue') — commonly known as China Blue Fumewort

China Blue Fumewort

Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue'

Half · Zones 5–8

Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — Mature at 4-6 feet high with a similar spread, it requires full sun to partial shade

Chinese Abelia

Abelia Chinensis

Full · Zones 5–10