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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

Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage (Salvia Pratensis) — it attracts pollinators to the garden

Perennial

Meadow Clary, Meadow Sage

Salvia Pratensis

FullUSDA 4–8
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense) — is a charming perennial with striking saucer-shaped blooms in hues of blue-violet

Perennial

Meadow Cranesbill

Geranium Pratense

FullUSDA 3–9
Meadow Lupine (Lupinus Polyphyllus) — Meadow Lupine is often lauded for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil

Annual

Meadow Lupine

Lupinus Polyphyllus

FullUSDA 6–9
Meadow Rue (Thalictrum 'Black Stockings') — Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' - a striking perennial boasting tall

Perennial

Meadow Rue

Thalictrum 'Black Stockings'

FullUSDA 5–9
Meadow Saffron (Colchicum 'Waterlily') — commonly referred to as Meadow Saffron

Bulb

Meadow Saffron

Colchicum 'Waterlily'

FullUSDA 4–8
Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — Its autumnal blooms add a unique splash of late-season color; this captivating plant is commonly known for, image 96

Bulb

Meadow Saffron

Colchicum Speciosum

FullUSDA 3–8
Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris) — The Meadow Sage, or Salvia x sylvestris, is a vibrant herbaceous perennial

Perennial

Meadow Sage

Salvia X Sylvestris

FullUSDA 4–9
Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue') — commonly referred to as Meadow Sage

Perennial

Meadow Sage

Salvia Nemorosa 'Crystal Blue'

FullUSDA 3–8
Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — It thrives in USDA zones 3-7, preferring part-shade to full sun; often showcasing a delicate white center and, image 46

Annual

Meadow Violet

Viola Sororia

FullUSDA 3–7
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — It\'s a member of the mint family; it reaches a mature height of 1-3 feet and spreads up to 1-2 feet wide, image 83

Annual

Mealycup Sage

Salvia Farinacea

FullUSDA 8–10
Media™ Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) — It grows just 4-8 inches tall with a low, spreading habit suited to small pots and mixed containers

Media™ Nerve Plant

Fittonia albivenis

Full
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — Drought-tolerant once established

Succulent

Medio-Picta Century Plant

Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba'

FullUSDA 8–11
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — These foliage blades culminate in sharp tips, reaching lengths of 18-24 inches

Succulent

Medio-Picta Century Plant

Agave americana 'Mediopicta'

FullUSDA 9–11
Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — fan-shaped fronds atop multiple trunks; scientifically known as Chamaerops humilis, image 94

Palm

Mediterranean Fan Palm

Chamaerops Humilis

FullUSDA 8–11
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — Its dense growth habit and formidable thorns; ensuring that Pyracantha coccinea remains a formidable and

Shrub

Mediterranean Pyracantha

Pyracantha Coccinea

FullUSDA 6–6
Medjool Desert Date Palm (Phoenix Dactylifera 'Medjool') — The Phoenix dactylifera 'Medjool' is a majestic palm, reaching heights of up to 75 feet

Palm

Medjool Desert Date Palm

Phoenix Dactylifera 'Medjool'

FullUSDA 10–10
Meerlo Lavender (Lavandula 'Meerlo') — This compact shrub reaches up to 24 inches high and spans 36 inches wide

Herb

Meerlo Lavender

Lavandula 'Meerlo'

FullUSDA 9–11
Melaleuca (Melaleuca elliptica) — appearing mainly in spring and sporadically throughout the year

Shrub

Melaleuca

Melaleuca elliptica

FullUSDA 9–11
Mellow Yellow Spirea (Spiraea Thunbergii 'Ogon') — is a vibrant deciduous shrub that captivates with its fine-textured foliage and graceful

Shrub

Mellow Yellow Spirea

Spiraea Thunbergii 'Ogon'

FullUSDA 4–8
Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — and prefers well-drained soils

Grass

Mendocino Reed Grass

Calamagrostis Foliosa

FullUSDA 7–9
Menzies' Goldenbush (Isocoma Menziesii) — commonly known as Menzies' Goldenbush

Shrub

Menzies' Goldenbush

Isocoma Menziesii

FullUSDA 9–10
Merck Dahlia (Dahlia Merckii) — it attracts pollinators while bringing a splash of soft color to any garden design

Perennial

Merck Dahlia

Dahlia Merckii

FullUSDA 3–10
Merlin Hellebore (Helleborus 'Merlin') — The enchanting Merlin Hellebore

Perennial

Merlin Hellebore

Helleborus 'Merlin'

FullUSDA 5–9
Merlot Coneflower (Echinacea 'Merlot') — raspberry-pink flowers with a striking reddish-brown central cone

Perennial

Merlot Coneflower

Echinacea 'Merlot'

FullUSDA 3–9

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