Groundcovers that Thrive in Part Shade
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![]() 1 - 9: $72.47 each | 10: $68.85 each Japanese Forest Grass 'Aureola' grows 18 to 24 inches tall and excels in partial sun or full shade. Its vibrant, golden-yellow foliage adds a warm and elegant touch to shaded or partially sunny garden areas. Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available |
![]() 1 flat of 50 cells: $406.50 ($8.13 per plant) Japanese Forest Grass 'Aureola' grows 18 to 24 inches tall and excels in partial sun or full shade. Its vibrant, golden-yellow foliage adds a warm and elegant touch to shaded or partially sunny garden areas. Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/05/26.Email when available |
![]() 1 - 9: $38.97 each | 10: $37.02 each (Japanese Red Fern, Red Painted Fern) A unique and beautiful, low-maintenance, easy to grow fern with distinctive fronds that emerge a metallic pewter with unique burgundy stems making this an unusual garden specimen. 12-16" tall. Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available |
![]() 1 - 9: $47.47 each | 10: $45.10 each (Japanese Red Fern, Red Painted Fern) A unique and beautiful, low-maintenance, easy to grow fern with distinctive fronds that emerge a metallic pewter with unique burgundy stems making this an unusual garden specimen. 12-16" tall. Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available |
![]() 25 - 249: $8.37 each | 250 - 999: $7.97 each (Japanese Red Fern, Red Painted Fern) A unique and beautiful, low-maintenance, easy to grow fern with distinctive fronds that emerge a metallic pewter with unique burgundy stems making this an unusual garden specimen. 12-16" tall. In stock. |
![]() 1 flat of 50 cells: $297.00 ($5.94 per plant) Japanese Painted Fern 'Metallicum' grows 12-18 inches and thrives in partial shade to full shade. Its metallic-tinged fronds bring an elegant and shimmering touch to your garden. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $8.67 each | 250 - 999: $8.37 each (Japanese Wood Fern, Autumn Fern) Fronds emerge a bold copper-burgundy, later turning green giving a vivid variety of color. Evergreen in mild climates, this dwarf fern is excellent for borders and mass plantings. 18-24" tall. In stock. |
![]() 1 flat of 50 cells: $297.00 ($5.94 per plant) (Japanese Wood Fern, Autumn Fern) Fronds emerge a bold copper-burgundy, later turning green giving a vivid variety of color. Evergreen in mild climates, this dwarf fern is excellent for borders and mass plantings. 18-24" tall. In stock. |
![]() 1 - 9: $47.97 each | 10: $45.57 each Thick and glossy jade evergreen foliage actually looks like a flower as it whirls around the stem giving a constant bloom effect. Maintenance-free, grows in just about any soil. Mature height 6-12". In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $5.37 each | 250 - 999: $5.07 each Thick and glossy jade evergreen foliage actually looks like a flower as it whirls around the stem giving a constant bloom effect. Maintenance-free, grows in just about any soil. Mature height 6-12". In stock. |
![]() On Sale!: $0.97 Discount: 48% Thick and glossy jade evergreen foliage actually looks like a flower as it whirls around the stem giving a constant bloom effect. Maintenance-free, grows in just about any soil. Mature height 6-12". Temporarily out of stock. Expected 08/27/2025.Email when available |
![]() 54 - 107: $3.97 each | 108 - 1025: $3.67 each Thick and glossy jade evergreen foliage actually looks like a flower as it whirls around the stem giving a constant bloom effect. Maintenance-free, grows in just about any soil. Mature height 6-12". In stock. |
![]() On Sale!: $0.87 Discount: 56% Thick and glossy jade evergreen foliage actually looks like a flower as it whirls around the stem giving a constant bloom effect. Maintenance-free, grows in just about any soil. Mature height 6-12". In stock. |
![]() 1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $85.86 ($4.77 per plant) Thick and glossy jade evergreen foliage actually looks like a flower as it whirls around the stem giving a constant bloom effect. Maintenance-free, grows in just about any soil. Mature height 6-12". In stock. |
![]() 1 flat of 72 cells: $313.20 ($4.35 per plant) Joe Pye Weed 'Baby Joe' reaches 24-36 inches and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It features attractive pink blooms, adding a graceful and vibrant touch to your garden. Temporarily out of stock. Expected 09/22/25.Email when available |
![]() 1 - 9: $28.97 each | 10: $27.52 each Joe Pye Weed 'Baby Joe' reaches 24-36 inches and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It features attractive pink blooms, adding a graceful and vibrant touch to your garden. Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available |
![]() 1 - 9: $39.47 each | 10: $37.50 each Joe Pye Weed 'Baby Joe' reaches 24-36 inches and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It features attractive pink blooms, adding a graceful and vibrant touch to your garden. Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available |
![]() 1 flat of 50 cells: $297.00 ($5.94 per plant) Fern 'Jurassic Gold' grows to 24 inches and excels in partial shade to full shade. Its vibrant gold-tinted fronds add a striking and unique touch to your shaded garden areas. In stock. |
![]() 1 flat of 38 cells: $226.86 ($5.97 per plant) Korean Feather Reed Grass grows to a height of 48 inches and flourishes in full sun or partial sun. Its elegant, feathery foliage adds a refined and sophisticated touch to any garden or landscape. In stock. |
![]() 1 flat of 72 cells: $250.56 ($3.48 per plant) Korean Feather Reed Grass grows to a height of 48 inches and flourishes in full sun or partial sun. Its elegant, feathery foliage adds a refined and sophisticated touch to any garden or landscape. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $8.97 each | 250 - 999: $8.47 each (AKA Northern Lady Fern) With stems shifting from chartreuse to red and sunny spring-green leaves feathering gracefully from a central point, Lady Fern is sought after for her decorative appearance. 12-36" tall. In stock. |
![]() On Sale!: $4.97 Discount: 29% (AKA Northern Lady Fern) With stems shifting from chartreuse to red and sunny spring-green leaves feathering gracefully from a central point, Lady Fern is sought after for her decorative appearance. 12-36" tall. In stock. |
![]() On Sale!: $3.97 Discount: 43% (AKA Northern Lady Fern) With stems shifting from chartreuse to red and sunny spring-green leaves feathering gracefully from a central point, Lady Fern is sought after for her decorative appearance. 12-36" tall. In stock. |
![]() 1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant) Lady's Mantle 'Auslese' grows to 18 inches tall and thrives in full sun, partial shade, or full shade. Its attractive foliage and soft green blooms create a delicate, elegant touch in any garden setting. In stock. |
![]() 1 flat of 50 cells: $153.00 ($3.06 per plant) Lamb's Ear, Betony 'Helene Von Stein' reaches 10-12" in height, featuring soft, silvery-gray foliage and tall spikes of purple flowers. It thrives in full sun and partial shade, adding a tactile and colorful touch to your garden. Temporarily out of stock. Expected 12/15/25.Email when available |
![]() 1 flat of 50 cells: $153.00 ($3.06 per plant) Lamb's Ear, Betony 'Silver Carpet' grows 8-10" tall, with velvety, silvery-gray leaves and purple flower spikes. It thrives in full sun and partial shade, providing a soft and colorful accent to your garden. Temporarily out of stock. Expected 09/29/25.Email when available |
![]() 25 - 249: $7.17 each | 250 - 999: $6.87 each ('Ham and Eggs') Small clusters of golden aromatic hydrangea-like flowers create a dramatic mounding effect. The chartreuse green foliage is great in flowerbeds or as groundcover on banks for erosion control. 9-12" tall. In stock. |
![]() On Sale!: $3.47 Discount: 42% (May Lily, May Bells, Lily Constancy, Ladder-to-Heaven, Male Lily and Muguet, Our Lady's Tears) Jade-green leaves provide a low, dense groundcover with deliciously fragrant white, bell-shaped flowers in May that dangle like pearls, brightening areas of dense shade. ... In stock. |
![]() 1 - 9: $28.97 each | 10: $27.52 each (Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast. Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available |
![]() 25 - 249: $4.97 each | 250 - 999: $4.67 each (Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast. In stock. |
![]() 1 - 9: $76.47 each | 10: $72.65 each (Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast. Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available |
![]() 50 - 249: $1.97 each | 250 - 999: $1.77 each (Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast. In stock. |
![]() 54 - 107: $4.17 each | 108 - 1025: $3.97 each (Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast. In stock. |
![]() 1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $85.86 ($4.77 per plant) (Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $5.67 each | 250 - 999: $5.37 each (Liriope) A cascade of arching, lush green variegated foliage edged in gold. Lavender blossoms resemble grape-hyacinths add color and interest. 12-15" tall. Temporarily out of stock. Expected 08/18/2025.Email when available |
![]() 50 - 249: $2.37 each | 250 - 999: $2.07 each (Liriope) A cascade of arching, lush green variegated foliage edged in gold. Lavender blossoms resemble grape-hyacinths add color and interest. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $89.46 ($4.97 per plant) (Liriope) Ample amethyst flowers form on spikes above cascading blades of evergreen emerald blades of foliage on this clump-forming perennial. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 1 - 9: $28.97 each | 10: $27.52 each (Liriope, Monroe's #1) Dense, clusters of rare and splendid pearlesque blooms form on flower spikes followed by ebony berries amidst wide blades of deep emerald foliage. 12-16" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $7.77 each | 250 - 999: $7.47 each (Liriope, Monroe's #1) Dense, clusters of rare and splendid pearlesque blooms form on flower spikes followed by ebony berries amidst wide blades of deep emerald foliage. 12-16" tall. In stock. |
![]() 50 - 249: $3.97 each | 250 - 999: $3.67 each (Liriope, Monroe's #1) Dense, clusters of rare and splendid pearlesque blooms form on flower spikes followed by ebony berries amidst wide blades of deep emerald foliage. 12-16" tall. In stock. |
![]() 1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $125.46 ($6.97 per plant) (Liriope, Monroe's #1) Dense, clusters of rare and splendid pearlesque blooms form on flower spikes followed by ebony berries amidst wide blades of deep emerald foliage. 12-16" tall. In stock. |
![]() 1 - 9: $30.97 each | 10: $29.42 each (Liriope) Regal emerald blades of evergreen foliage arch gracefully with amethyst flower spikes. Elegant specimen for border/edge plantings. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $5.97 each | 250 - 999: $5.67 each (Liriope) Regal emerald blades of evergreen foliage arch gracefully with amethyst flower spikes. Elegant specimen for border/edge plantings. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 50 - 249: $2.87 each | 250 - 999: $2.67 each (Liriope) Regal emerald blades of evergreen foliage arch gracefully with amethyst flower spikes. Elegant specimen for border/edge plantings. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $103.86 ($5.77 per plant) (Liriope) Regal emerald blades of evergreen foliage arch gracefully with amethyst flower spikes. Elegant specimen for border/edge plantings. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 50 - 249: $2.37 each | 250 - 999: $2.07 each (Liriope, Monroe's #2) Famous for unusually lovely, large lavender flower spikes in the shape of a Christmas tree, this lush evergreen groundcover performs well in partial or full shade. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 50 - 249: $1.57 each | 250 - 999: $1.27 each (Liriope) Lush, clumping coverage of deep emerald leaf blades with a showy lavender flower spike like miniature grape hyacinths. Easy to grow, tolerates drought and some salt. 18-22" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $8.37 each | 250 - 999: $7.97 each (Liriope) Lilac clusters of blooms on a tough and disease-resistant, evergreen clump-forming groundcover that arches gracefully. 18-24" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $5.07 each | 250 - 999: $4.77 each (Liriope) Lavish lilac flower clusters stand erect and abundant amidst this lush emerald evergreen groundcover with one of the showiest displays of all liriopes. Performs best in part-full shade. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 54 - 107: $4.17 each | 108 - 1025: $3.97 each (Liriope) Lavish lilac flower clusters stand erect and abundant amidst this lush emerald evergreen groundcover with one of the showiest displays of all liriopes. Performs best in part-full shade. 12-15" tall. In stock. |