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Full-shade plants

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

1,155 plants

Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — The Tasmanian Fuchsia (Correa backhouseana) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia, thriving in U.S

Coastal Correa

Correa Backhouseana

Full · Zones 9–10

Coastal Doghobble (Leucothoe axillaris) — is a graceful evergreen shrub reaching 3-6 feet tall with a similar spread

Coastal Doghobble

Leucothoe axillaris

Half · Zones 6–9

Coastal Wood Fern (Dryopteris arguta) — Dryopteris arguta, the Coastal Wood Fern, is an evergreen fern native to the Pacific Coast

Coastal Wood Fern

Dryopteris arguta

Shade · Zones 8–10

Coastal Wood Fern (Dryopteris wallichiana) — is an eye-catching perennial favored for its lush

Coastal Wood Fern

Dryopteris wallichiana

Shade · Zones 8–10

Coast Barberry (Berberis Pinnata) — maturing to purplish-black berries

Coast Barberry

Berberis Pinnata

Half · Zones 5–10

Cocoon Plant (Senecio Haworthii) — The Cocoon Plant or Senecio haworthii is a distinctive

Cocoon Plant

Senecio Haworthii

Full · Zones 9–10

Coffee Fern (Pellaea Andromedifolia) — is an evergreen native to California that thrives in dry

Coffee Fern

Pellaea Andromedifolia

Deep Shade · Zones 5–9

Coleus (Solenostemon Scutellarioides) — Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides) is renowned for its vibrant foliage featuring a kaleidoscope of colors

Coleus

Solenostemon Scutellarioides

Half · Zones 9–10

Coleus 'Alabama Sunset' (Solenostemon 'Alabama Sunset') — Coleus 'Alabama Sunset' boasts vibrant foliage with a dynamic blend of red and gold hues

Coleus 'Alabama Sunset'

Solenostemon 'Alabama Sunset'

Half · Zones 9–10

Coleus 'Peter's Wonder' (Solenostemon 'Peter's Wonder') — eye-catching foliage plant featuring a kaleidoscopic blend of green

Coleus 'Peter's Wonder'

Solenostemon 'Peter's Wonder'

Half · Zones 9–10

Coleus Varieties (Coleus Hybrids) — Coleus hybrids (Solenostemon spp.), with their vibrant foliage, offer a kaleidoscope of colors

Coleus Varieties

Coleus Hybrids

Half · Zones 10–11

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — nodding flowers with spurred petals

Columbine

Aquilegia Hybrids

Half · Zones 3–10

Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis) — is a captivating perennial featuring arching stems adorned with heart-shaped pink and white flowers

Common Bleeding Heart

Dicentra Spectabilis

Half · Zones 4–10

Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — The Juniperus communis 'Compressa' is a dwarf evergreen conifer with a distinct columnar form

Common Columnar Juniper

Juniperus Communis 'Compressa'

Full · Zones 4–10

Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Gold Cone') — The Juniperus communis 'Gold Cone' is a vibrant, narrow upright conifer with dense, golden-yellow

Common Columnar Juniper

Juniperus Communis 'Gold Cone'

Full · Zones 5–8

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — The Common Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) stands out with a heart-shaped

Common Pansy

Viola X Wittrockiana

Full · Zones 6–10

Common Rhododendron (Rhododendron Ponticum) — It typically reaches 8-12 ft in height and spreads up to 8 ft

Common Rhododendron

Rhododendron Ponticum

Half · Zones 7–9

Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — commonly called Common Rue or Herb-of-Grace

Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace

Ruta Graveolens

Full · Zones 4–9

Common Rush (Juncus Effusus V. Brunneus) — Common Rush (Juncus effusus v

Common Rush

Juncus Effusus V. Brunneus

Full · Zones 8–10

Compact Dragon Tree (Dracaena Fragrans 'Compacta') — evergreen shrub with a dense

Compact Dragon Tree

Dracaena Fragrans 'Compacta'

Half · Zones 9–10

Compact Japanese Holly (Ilex Crenata 'Convexa') — The Compact Japanese Holly 'Convexa' is a dense

Compact Japanese Holly

Ilex Crenata 'Convexa'

Full · Zones 6–9

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — The Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea poukhanense 'Compacta') is a diminutive

Compact Korean Azalea

Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta'

Half · Zones 5–9

Compact Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica 'Compacta') — The Pieris japonica 'Compacta' is a dense, evergreen shrub ideal for foundation plantings

Compact Lily Of The Valley Bush

Pieris Japonica 'Compacta'

Shade · Zones 5–8

Compass Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Cylindraceus) — The Compass Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus cylindraceus) is a striking desert native

Compass Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus Cylindraceus

Deep Shade · Zones 9–10