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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

Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) — It matures to 8-12 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide, creating a strong flowering accent

Shrub

Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

FullUSDA 5–8
Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila Menziesii) — annual / ground cover for full or half

Annual

Baby Blue Eyes

Nemophila Menziesii

FullUSDA 3–10
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — which extends from late spring through the fall; the lightly textured foliage emits a delightful, image 67

Shrub

Baby Sage

Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley'

FullUSDA 8–10
Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil

Perennial

Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath

Gypsophila Paniculata

FullUSDA 3–10
Baby's Tears (Soleirolia Soleirolii) — They should be planted in rich, well-draining soil, with a preference for consistent moisture

Ground cover

Baby's Tears

Soleirolia Soleirolii

FullUSDA 10–10
'Backdraft' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — It matures 30-36 inches tall and 24-30 inches wide

'Backdraft' Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia hybrid

Full
'Back in Black' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — It grows 20-24 inches tall and spreads 26-30 inches wide

'Back in Black' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full
'Back to the Fuchsia' Perennial Salvia (Salvia hybrid) — It matures to 22-24 inches tall and wide, forming a neat, colorful mound

'Back to the Fuchsia' Perennial Salvia

Salvia hybrid

Full
Bacopa (Sutera Cordata 'Snowstorm Blue') — This vigorous plant can spread 18-24 inches and reach a height of 6-8 inches

Perennial

Bacopa

Sutera Cordata 'Snowstorm Blue'

FullUSDA 9–11
'Bad Hair Day' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — Proven Winners - Art & Sol® 'Bad Hair Day' - Mangave hybrid plant details, information and resources

'Bad Hair Day' Mangave

Mangave hybrid

Full
Bailey's Twisted Dogwood (Cornus Sericea 'Baileyi') — spiral branches that add winter interest

Shrub

Bailey's Twisted Dogwood

Cornus Sericea 'Baileyi'

FullUSDA 3–6
Baja Fairy Duster (Calliandra Californica) — red flowers in the garden

Shrub

Baja Fairy Duster

Calliandra Californica

FullUSDA 9–11
Baja Spurge (Euphorbia Xantii) — Euphorbia xantii, or Baja Spurge, is a perennial succulent native to Baja California

Perennial

Baja Spurge

Euphorbia Xantii

FullUSDA 9–11
Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — feathery green needles turning russet in fall; it enjoys full sun and provides excellent habitat value

Conifer

Bald Cypress

Taxodium Distichum

FullUSDA 4–9
Balearic Island Sage (Phlomis Italica) — is a Mediterranean perennial valued for its woolly

Shrub

Balearic Island Sage

Phlomis Italica

FullUSDA 8–10
Balloon Cactus (Parodia Magnifica) — cactus for full; the Balloon Cactus will enhance any landscape design with its unique shape and alluring, image 72

Cactus

Balloon Cactus

Parodia Magnifica

FullUSDA 9–11
Balloon Flower (Platycodon Grandiflorus) — is a charming perennial favored for its playful; the buds swell into puffy balloons and reveal, image 94

Perennial

Balloon Flower

Platycodon Grandiflorus

FullUSDA 3–10
Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus physocarpus) is a striking perennial, reaching up to 6 ft tall, image 82

Shrub

Balloon Milkweed

Gomphocarpus Physocarpus

FullUSDA 8–10
Balsam Fir (Abies Balsamea) — measuring around 0.75 to 1.5 inches long

Conifer

Balsam Fir

Abies Balsamea

FullUSDA 3–6
Bamboo Muhly, Giant Muhly (Muhlenbergia Dumosa) — fine-textured foliage and reaches up to 6 feet tall with an equal spread

Grass

Bamboo Muhly, Giant Muhly

Muhlenbergia Dumosa

FullUSDA 8–11
'Banana Cream II' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum) — attracting bees and butterflies

'Banana Cream II' Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum superbum

Full
Banana Leaf Fig (Ficus Maclellandii) — Ideal for accentuating vertical spaces, it can grow 5-6 feet tall indoors, adding a touch of green elegance

Tree

Banana Leaf Fig

Ficus Maclellandii

FullUSDA 9–11
Banana Shrub (Magnolia Figo) — compact magnolia with a mature height of 6-10 feet and spread of 4-6 feet

Broadleaf Evergreen

Banana Shrub

Magnolia Figo

FullUSDA 8–10
Banksia (Banksia Cvs.) — shrub for full; paired with a need for only occasional pruning to remove spent flower spikes and old growth

Shrub

Banksia

Banksia Cvs.

FullUSDA 9–11

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