Many species of shade-loving flowering shrubs like azaleas and hydrangeas add plenty of colorful flowers and evergreen foliage. Additionally, low-growing plants for the shade like periwinkle and caladiums are ideal for planting along shrub borders.

Coontie (Zamia integrifolia) is a slow-growing, perennial plant species native to Florida and other southeastern coastal areas of the United States. It is a small, shrubby plant that typically grows up to 3 feet tall and has a bushy appearance.

Gardening in the shade may be a challenge, but the solution is the same as it is everywhere else in your landscape — we need the right plant in the right place. Read on to understand your shade, lighten your landscape, and review our lists of shade-tolerant plants. Understanding Your Shade

Here is a list of Central Florida native shrubs that are well-suited for plantings in shady gardens. Never collect native plants from the wild as it will deplete natural ecosystems.