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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

Miniature Pine Tree (Crassula Tetragona) — is a succulent resembling miniature pine trees with fleshy

Succulent

Miniature Pine Tree

Crassula Tetragona

FullUSDA 9–11
Mini Zen™ Miniature African Fig (Ficus hybrid) — is an upright houseplant with glossy

Mini Zen™ Miniature African Fig

Ficus hybrid

Full
Mint Chocolate Chip Manfreda (Manfreda Und. 'Mint Chocolate Chip') — The Mint Chocolate Chip Manfreda is a striking succulent

Succulent

Mint Chocolate Chip Manfreda

Manfreda Und. 'Mint Chocolate Chip'

FullUSDA 8–11
Minted Scented Lion's Tail (Leonotis Menthifolia) — is a unique perennial herb standing 2-3 feet tall

Shrub

Minted Scented Lion's Tail

Leonotis Menthifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Mint Saucer Aeonium (Aeonium 'Mint Saucer') — spoon-shaped foliage in a vivid green shade

Succulent

Mint Saucer Aeonium

Aeonium 'Mint Saucer'

FullUSDA 9–10
Mint The Best (Mentha Gattefossei) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers partial to full sun and moist, well-draining soil

Herb

Mint The Best

Mentha Gattefossei

FullUSDA 4–11
Minuta Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis 'Minuta') — The Tsuga canadensis 'Minuta' is a dwarf cultivar of the Eastern Hemlock

Conifer

Minuta Hemlock

Tsuga Canadensis 'Minuta'

FullUSDA 3–4
Mirror Plant (Coprosma Repens) — which makes it a suitable candidate for coastal areas; mirror Plants offer low maintenance and drought tolerance once

Shrub

Mirror Plant

Coprosma Repens

FullUSDA 9–11
Miss All-American Beauty Garden Ros (Rosa 'Miss All-American Beauty') — hot pink blossoms with a rich

Shrub

Miss All-American Beauty Garden Ros

Rosa 'Miss All-American Beauty'

FullUSDA 7–10
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — about 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter

Shrub

Mission Manzanita

Xylococcus bicolor

FullUSDA 11–11
Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) — orange flowers in the garden

Cactus

Mission Or Tree Cactus, Indian Fig

Opuntia Ficus-Indica

FullUSDA 9–11
Miss Kim Korean Lilac (Syringa Patula 'Miss Kim') — making it an ideal specimen for mixed borders or as a standalone accent

Shrub

Miss Kim Korean Lilac

Syringa Patula 'Miss Kim'

FullUSDA 10–10
Miss Manners Obedient Plant (Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners') — is a clump-forming perennial boasting pure white

Perennial

Miss Manners Obedient Plant

Physostegia Vir. 'Miss Manners'

FullUSDA 4–8
Miss Molly Butterfly Bush (Buddleia 'Miss Molly') — Buddleia 'Miss Molly', a vibrant Butterfly Bush, boasts radiant magenta blooms from summer to fall

Shrub

Miss Molly Butterfly Bush

Buddleia 'Miss Molly'

FullUSDA 5–9
Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — The Missouri Gourd, or Cucurbita foetidissima, is a robust perennial vine native to North America

Vegetable

Missouri Gourd

Cucurbita Foetidissima

FullUSDA 8–10
Missouri Primrose (Oenothera Missourensis) — Blooms from late spring to early fall, attracting pollinators; yellow flowers up to 5 inches wide, image 52

Ground cover

Missouri Primrose

Oenothera Missourensis

FullUSDA 4–10
Miss Ruby Butterfly bush (Buddleia x) — Proven Winners - 'Miss Ruby' - Butterfly bush - Buddleia x pink fuschia plant details

Miss Ruby Butterfly bush

Buddleia x

Full
'Miss Violet' Butterfly bush (Buddleia x) — Proven Winners - 'Miss Violet' - Butterfly bush - Buddleia x purple dark purple-violet plant details

'Miss Violet' Butterfly bush

Buddleia x

Full
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — providing expansive canopy coverage that spans approximately 30 to 40 feet in width

Tree

Mockernut

Carya Tomentosa

FullUSDA 4–9
Mock Orange (Philadelphus Coronarius) — or as a standalone specimen in residential or park settings; the Mock Orange thrives in medium moisture, image 45

Shrub

Mock Orange

Philadelphus Coronarius

FullUSDA 4–8
Mohave Pyracantha (Pyracantha x 'Mohave') — It boasts clusters of white blossoms in spring

Shrub

Mohave Pyracantha

Pyracantha x 'Mohave'

FullUSDA 6–10
Mohave Yucca (Yucca Schidigera) — Spectacular, bell-shaped white or cream flowers bloom in spring on 3-foot panicles, attracting pollinators; reaching 5 to 16

Shrub

Mohave Yucca

Yucca Schidigera

FullUSDA 7–11
Mohican Viburnum (Viburnum Lantana 'Mohican') — The Mohican Viburnum is a resilient shrub

Shrub

Mohican Viburnum

Viburnum Lantana 'Mohican'

FullUSDA 4–7
Mojave® Yellow Purslane (Portulaca Umbraticola 'Mojave Yellow') — Mojave® Yellow Purslane, Portulaca umbraticola 'Mojave Yellow', thrives in hot, arid

Succulent

Mojave® Yellow Purslane

Portulaca Umbraticola 'Mojave Yellow'

FullUSDA 10–11

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