I agree with Springcolor - sarcococca is quite hardy, evergreen, and spreads to a good sized low shrub. I get suckers as well (but not badly) if you are trying to fill in an area. To most folks, this also has a very distinct and sweet fragrance when it blooms in early winter, but my nose can't detect it (darn). I have it growing on the north side of my house which gets very little attention, no supplemental water, and only a short amount of morning sun.
Another plant would be
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum') Some folks find this quite invasive, so have caution about that aspect. I don't have problems controlling it, it grows in shady conditions, and brightens up a shady corner with the variegated leaves. This dies back in the winter, although mine is still looking quite healthy now (early November). I cut it back to about 3-4" after flowering so it will put on new growth in late summer.
Another one to brighten a shady corner:
Silver Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost')
Good luck - post pictures of whatever you decide on.
