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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Chinese Corydalis (Corydalis flexuosa) — This perennial thrives in USDA zones 5-7, preferring partial shade

Chinese Corydalis

Corydalis flexuosa

Half · Zones 5–10

Chinese Evergreen Azalea (Rhododendron indicum) — Rhododendron 'Hino-Crimson' is a vibrant, compact evergreen shrub, reaching 2-4 feet in height and width

Chinese Evergreen Azalea

Rhododendron indicum

Half · Zones 7–8

Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — is a hardy terrestrial orchid admired for its elegant

Chinese Ground Orchid

Bletilla Striata

Half · Zones 5–9

Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — The Holmskioldia sanguinea

Chinese Hat Plant

Holmskoldia Sanguinea

Half · Zones 10–11

Chinese Money Plant (Pilea Peperomioides) — The Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides)

Chinese Money Plant

Pilea Peperomioides

Shade · Zones 9–10

Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — fragrant flowers in shades from white to deep pink

Chinese Peony

Paeonia Lactiflora

Full · Zones 3–10

Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — The Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus fortunei) is a resilient evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 7-9

Chinese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus Fortunei

Deep Shade · Zones 7–9

Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Its leaves turn a vivid red-orange in fall, providing a striking display

Chinese Tallow Tree

Triadica Sebifera

Full · Zones 9–10

Chinese Wild Ginger (Asarum Splendens) — With a height of about 6-12 inches and a spread of 12-24 inches

Chinese Wild Ginger

Asarum Splendens

Half · Zones 4–9

Chocolate Ruffles Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles') — Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles' presents lavish

Chocolate Ruffles Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles'

Half · Zones 4–9

Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — commonly known as the Chris™as Fern

Christmas Fern

Polystichum Acrostichoides

Half · Zones 5–10

Christmas Rose (Helleborus Niger) — scientifically named Helleborus niger

Christmas Rose

Helleborus Niger

Deep Shade · Zones 4–8

Cilipinense Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Cilpinense') — Rhododendron ‚ÄòCilpinense‚Äô is a dwarf shrub, reaching a mature height of 1-2 feet with a similar

Cilipinense Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Cilpinense'

Half · Zones 5–8

Cinnabar Silver Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Cinnabar Silver') — Thrives in USDA zones 4-9, reaching 12-18 inches in height with an 18-inch spread

Cinnabar Silver Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Cinnabar Silver'

Half · Zones 4–9

Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — is a robust perennial fern up to 5 feet tall

Cinnamon Fern

Osmundastrum Cinnamomea

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9

Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomea) — is a native perennial boasting impressive green fronds reaching 2-5 feet in height

Cinnamon Fern

Osmundastrum cinnamomea

Deep Shade · Zones 3–9

Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — Cinquefoil (Potentilla neumanniana) is a low-growing perennial, thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Cinquefoil

Potentilla Neumanniana

Full · Zones 3–10

Citronelle Heuchera (Heuchera 'Citronelle') — The Heuchera 'Citronelle' is a vibrant herbaceous perennial

Citronelle Heuchera

Heuchera 'Citronelle'

Half · Zones 4–9

Clayton's Fern (Osmunda Claytonia) — deciduous fronds with distinctive leafless segments

Clayton's Fern

Osmunda Claytonia

Deep Shade · Zones 3–8

Cleopatra Flame Violet (Episcia x) — Proven Winners - Velvet Tapestry™ Cleopatra - Flame Violet - Episcia x plant details

Cleopatra Flame Violet

Episcia x

Full

Cliff-Maids (Lewisia Cotyledon) — Lewisia cotyledon, known as Cliff-Maids, is a striking succulent perennial boasting evergreen rosettes

Cliff-Maids

Lewisia Cotyledon

Half · Zones 3–7

Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — evergreen succulent capable of reaching heights up to 10 feet with support

Climbing Aloe

Aloe Ciliaris

Full · Zones 9–11

Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea Integrifolia) — Evergreen Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea integrifolia) is a robust evergreen vine

Climbing Hydrangea

Hydrangea Integrifolia

Deep Shade · Zones 7–9

Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea Anomala Petiolaris) — The Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala petiolaris) is a deciduous vine valued for its vigorous growth

Climbing Hydrangea

Hydrangea Anomala Petiolaris

Deep Shade · Zones 4–10