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Full-sun plants

Plants that thrive in full sun, for hot, open, south-facing sites.

4,470 plants

Full-sun plants in the database

20Th Century Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki') — Revered for its prolific white blooms in spring and lustrous green foliage

Tree

20Th Century Pear

Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki'

FullUSDA 4–8
Abidjan Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) — The Ficus elastica 'Abidjan' is a refined rubber plant with sleek

Abidjan Rubber Plant

Ficus elastica

Full
Abyssinian Banana (Ensete Ventricosum) — is a non-fruiting ornamental plant featuring broad

Palm

Abyssinian Banana

Ensete Ventricosum

FullUSDA 10–11
Accolade Elm (Ulmus 'Morton' Accolade™) — It thrives in USDA Zones 5-8, in full sun to partial shade, and is adaptable to varied soil types

Tree

Accolade Elm

Ulmus 'Morton' Accolade™

FullUSDA 4–9
Acoma Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Acoma') — Drought and mildew resistant, it's an ideal choice for accent planting in USDA zones 6-9

Tree

Acoma Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Acoma'

FullUSDA 6–9
Acrocona Dwarf Spruce (Picea Abies 'Acrocona') — this slow-growing tree thrives in full sun to partial shade

Conifer

Acrocona Dwarf Spruce

Picea Abies 'Acrocona'

FullUSDA 4–7
Adagio Eulalia Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Adagio') — Adagio Eulalia Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio') is a compact ornamental grass reaching 3 to 4 feet

Grass

Adagio Eulalia Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Adagio'

FullUSDA 4–9
Adam's Needle (Yucca Filamentosa) — When incorporating this plant into your client's garden, image 50

Shrub

Adam's Needle

Yucca Filamentosa

FullUSDA 10–10
Adelaide Hoodless Rose (Rosa 'Adelaide Hoodless') — The Rosa 'Adelaide Hoodless', commonly known as Adelaide Hoodless Rose, is a robust, winter-hardy shrub rose

Shrub

Adelaide Hoodless Rose

Rosa 'Adelaide Hoodless'

FullUSDA 5–9
Aeonium Cultivars (Aeonium Cvs.) — These drought-tolerant plants prefer well-drained soil and full to partial sunlight

Succulent

Aeonium Cultivars

Aeonium Cvs.

FullUSDA 9–10
Aeonium Decorum — This low-maintenance perennial prefers well-draining soil and thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Succulent

Aeonium Decorum

Aeonium Decorum

FullUSDA 9–10
Aeonium Velour (Aeonium 'Velour') — velvety texture and a rosette growth habit

Succulent

Aeonium Velour

Aeonium 'Velour'

FullUSDA 9–11
Afghan Pine (Pinus Eldarica) — is a versatile and robust conifer well-suited to arid and semi-arid climates

Conifer

Afghan Pine

Pinus Eldarica

FullUSDA 7–10
African Blue Basil (Ocimum Basilicum 'African Blue') — is a perennial hybrid basil with a robust growth habit

Herb

African Blue Basil

Ocimum Basilicum 'African Blue'

FullUSDA 8–10
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — shrub for full or half

Shrub

African Boxwood

Myrsine Africana

FullUSDA 9–11
African Bush Daisy (Euryops Chrysanthemoides) — evergreen shrub well-known for its resplendent

Shrub

African Bush Daisy

Euryops Chrysanthemoides

FullUSDA 9–11
African Candelabra (Euphorbia Ammak 'Green') — commonly known as African Candelabra

Succulent

African Candelabra

Euphorbia Ammak 'Green'

FullUSDA 11–11
African Daisy (Arctotis Hybrids) — The African Daisy (Arctotis hybrids) brings vivid color to any garden

Ground cover

African Daisy

Arctotis Hybrids

FullUSDA 8–10
African Daisy (Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca) — commonly known as African Daisy

Annual

African Daisy

Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca

FullUSDA 9–10
African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — creating a soft texture that can soften the sterner lines of urban architecture

Tree

African Fern Pine

Afrocarpus Gracilior

FullUSDA 9–10
African Iris (Dietes Iridioides) — Low maintenance, it's ideal for accent planting and mass groupings in diverse landscape designs; is a hardy and versatile

Perennial

African Iris

Dietes Iridioides

FullUSDA 3–11
African Madigascan (Alluaudia Procera) — growing up to 18 feet tall; columnar stems are covered in sharp, image 52

Shrub

African Madigascan

Alluaudia Procera

FullUSDA 9–11
African Mallow, Cape Mallow (Anisodontea X Hypomandarum) — reminiscent of miniature hibiscus

African Mallow, Cape Mallow

Anisodontea X Hypomandarum

FullUSDA 9–10
African Sumac (Rhus Lancea) — willow-like leaves measure approximately 2 to 4 inches in length

Tree

African Sumac

Rhus Lancea

FullUSDA 8–10

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