I'd like to put a planter on my porch this year - but it will get full shade. What plants can I use?

I know there are a few plants that prosper in shade areas (impatients, hostas, begonias) but most planters seem to have an interesting combination of heigh, color and texture that I seem unable to achieve with the limited varieties of shade plants I can find. Can anyone offer some suggestions?

I'd like to put a planter on my porch this year - but it will get full shade. What plants can I use?
You could plant some ferns (they come in many different heights and textures) among some begonias. They would contrast off each other well.





Good Luck!
Reply:there are a number of varieties of Coleus. it does nicely in shady areas..
Reply:asparagus's fern ,for draping downward,impatiens ,many colors to choose from,and coleus for height.
Reply:Can't beat the aspidistra for survival in those conditions and has big green leaves that always look good. If not on its own it makes an impact even when planted with other choices.
Reply:You also can use geraniums and I have used verbania quite successfully. I also have used the wave petunias. You can put in some spike greens for the needed height.