Tropical Shade Plants
Discover the lush appeal of our Tropical Shade Plants collection, where layered foliage and rich textures create inviting, serene environments. This curated selection highlights shade-loving tropical plants chosen to complement architectural features while thriving in protected landscapes. Explore these vibrant varieties and transform shaded areas into striking, tranquil design elements.
Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon japonicus
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: Minimum –10°F (–23°C), USDA Zones 7–11
Maximum Height: 0.3 meters, 10–12 inches
Maximum Diameter: Spreading groundcover (no trunk)
Mondo Grass Dwarf
Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nana’
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: Minimum –10°F (–23°C), USDA Zones 7–11
Maximum Height: 0.1 meters, 3–4 inches
Maximum Diameter: Spreading groundcover (no trunk)
Green Congo
Philodendron ‘Green Congo’
Sunlight: Partial shade to bright, indirect light
Hardiness: Minimum 50°F (10°C), USDA Zones 10–11
Maximum Height: 1–1.5 meters, 3–5 feet
Maximum Diameter: 0.6–1 meter, 2–3 feet
Red Congo
Philodendron ‘Red Congo’
Sunlight: Partial shade to bright, indirect light
Hardiness: Minimum 50°F (10°C), USDA Zones 10–11
Maximum Height: 1–1.5 meters, 3–5 feet
Maximum Diameter: 0.6–1 meter, 2–3 feet
Liriope
Liriope muscari
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: Minimum –10°F (–23°C), USDA Zones 7–11
Maximum Height: 0.3–0.45 meters, 12–18 inches
Maximum Diameter: Spreading clump (no trunk)
Pink Muhly
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Sunlight: Full sun
Hardiness: Minimum –10°F (–23°C), USDA Zones 6–11
Maximum Height: 1–1.2 meters, 3–4 feet
Maximum Diameter: 1–1.2 meters, 3–4 feet
Purple Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’
Sunlight: Full sun
Hardiness: Minimum 20–25°F (–6 to –4°C), USDA Zones 9–11
Maximum Height: 1–1.5 meters, 3–5 feet
Maximum Diameter: 0.9–1.2 meters, 3–4 feet
White Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: Minimum –10°F (–23°C), USDA Zones 5–11
Maximum Height: 0.9–1.2 meters, 3–4 feet
Maximum Diameter: 0.9–1.2 meters, 3–4 feet
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum
Sunlight: Bright indirect light to partial shade (avoid direct sun)
Hardiness: Minimum 55–60°F (13–16°C), best in USDA Zones 11–12 outdoors
Maximum Height: 0.3–1.2 meters, 1–4 feet (some larger varieties can reach 6 feet)
Maximum Diameter: 0.3–1.2 meters, 1–4 feet