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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — it boasts clusters of star-shaped; prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial, image 53

Shrub

Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange

Philadelphus Mexicanus

FullUSDA 8–11

Mexican Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Mexicana) — Admired for its orchid-like white flowers, it blooms from late spring to early fall, attracting pollinators

Tree

Mexican Orchid Tree

Bauhinia Mexicana

FullUSDA 8–11

Mexican Oregano (Lippia Graveolens) — making it a perfect fit for water-wise gardens

Herb

Mexican Oregano

Lippia Graveolens

FullUSDA 10–11

Mexican Palo Verde (Parkinsonia Aculeata) — is a notable choice for any water-wise garden seeking an infusion of delicate beauty and resilience, image 82

Tree

Mexican Palo Verde

Parkinsonia Aculeata

FullUSDA 9–10

Mexican Ruellia (Ruellia Brittoniana) — purple flowers in the garden

Perennial

Mexican Ruellia

Ruellia Brittoniana

FullUSDA 8–11

Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — and as attractants for pollinators such as bees; with its origin in Mexico and Central America, image 61

Shrub

Mexican Sage

Salvia Leucantha

FullUSDA 9–10

Mexican Snowball (Echeveria Elegans) — In winter to spring, it produces pink-stemmed, lantern-shaped flowers with yellow tips; ideal for zones, image 64

Succulent

Mexican Snowball

Echeveria Elegans

FullUSDA 9–10

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Preferring full sun, it thrives in well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established

Annual

Mexican Sunflower

Tithonia Rotundifolia

FullUSDA 2–11

Mexican Sycamore (Platanus Mexicana) — deciduous leaves of the California Sycamore are characteristically maple-like; this tree is a stately choice for large

Tree

Mexican Sycamore

Platanus Mexicana

FullUSDA 7–10

Mexican Tarragon (Tagetes Lucida) — requiring minimal care while delivering continuous interest and utility

Perennial

Mexican Tarragon

Tagetes Lucida

FullUSDA 9–11

Mexican Tree Ocotillo Or Coach Whip (Fouquieria Macdougalii) — Its unique structure presents whiplike, spiny branches sporting tubular red flowers, image 26

Shrub

Mexican Tree Ocotillo Or Coach Whip

Fouquieria Macdougalii

FullUSDA 9–11

Mexican Tulip Poppy (Hunnemannia Fumariifolia) — dissected foliage that elegantly contrasts its cup-shaped

Perennial

Mexican Tulip Poppy

Hunnemannia Fumariifolia

FullUSDA 9–10

Mexican Weeping Bamboo (Otatea Acuminata Aztecorum) — This clumping bamboo reaches heights of 15-20 feet and spreads 10-15 feet wide

Bamboo

Mexican Weeping Bamboo

Otatea Acuminata Aztecorum

FullUSDA 9–11

Mezoo™ Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy (Aptenia cordifolia) — Proven Winners - Mezoo™ Trailing Red - Livingstone Daisy - Aptenia cordifolia red plant details

Mezoo™ Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy

Aptenia cordifolia

Miami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — Notable for its lush clusters of deep pink flowers, it blooms profusely in summer

Shrub

Miami Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami'

FullUSDA 7–10

'Midnight' Carpathian Bellflower (Campanula carpatica) — The Campanula carpatica 'Midnight' is a compact perennial with green foliage and dark violet-blue

'Midnight' Carpathian Bellflower

Campanula carpatica

'Midnight Masquerade' Beardtongue (Penstemon hybrid) — The perfect landscape perennial

'Midnight Masquerade' Beardtongue

Penstemon hybrid

'Midnight Velvet' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — It reaches 22-26 inches tall and spreads 30-32 inches wide

'Midnight Velvet' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Midwinter Fire Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Midwinter Fire') — commonly referred to as the Midwinter Fire Dogwood

Shrub

Midwinter Fire Dogwood

Cornus sericea 'Midwinter Fire'

Milkshake Coneflower (Echinacea 'Milkshake') — Resilient in zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil

Perennial

Milkshake Coneflower

Echinacea 'Milkshake'

Million Bells® Trailing Magenta (Calibrachoa hybrid) — Calibrachoa 'Trailing Magenta' is a vibrant perennial featuring cascading stems adorned with petite

Annual

Million Bells® Trailing Magenta

Calibrachoa hybrid

FullUSDA 9–11

Millstream Palm (Livistona Alfredii) — The Millstream Palm (Livistona alfredii) is an elegant fan palm, native to Western Australia

Palm

Millstream Palm

Livistona Alfredii

FullUSDA 9–11

$Ming Asparagus Fern (Asparagus Retrofractus) — make it suitable for drought-tolerant landscapes$

Fern

Ming Asparagus Fern

Asparagus Retrofractus

FullUSDA 9–11

Miniature Annual Daisy (Chrysanthemum Paludosum) — It boasts daisy-like white blooms with sunny yellow centers, spanning about 1-2 inches across

Annual

Miniature Annual Daisy

Chrysanthemum Paludosum

FullUSDA 5–10

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