what evergreens grow in shade
This evergreen plant grows 2 to 3 feet tall producing stemless foliage and purple flowers that appear near the soil. Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) is a hardy fern growing in USDA zones 3 through 9. This 1- to 3-foot-tall evergreen thrives in full or partial shade and is deer- and rabbit-resistant.
It grows in USDA zones 4 through 8 in partial sun or partial shade, reaching heights of 3 to 4 feet. Camellias (Camellia) produce dark green leaves and elegant blooms that resemble a rose. This flowering evergreen grows in shaded areas in USDA zones 6 through 9, depending on the species.
âCristatumâ crested lady fern (Athyrium filix femina âCristatumâ) is an evergreen fern that is easy to grow in USDA zones 4 through 9. This 1- to 3-foot-tall plant thrives in full or partial shade and produces ruffled fronds that fall slightly in an arching manner.
Bush lily (Clivia miniata), also called natal lily, is a perennial evergreen growing in U.S. Department of Agricultural plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. This shade-loving flowering plant has straplike leaves and clusters of funnel-shaped flowers.