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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

Moonraker Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius X Rectus 'Moonraker') — It boasts tubular, creamy-yellow blooms atop lush, lance-shaped foliage

Perennial

Moonraker Cape Fuchsia

Phygelius X Rectus 'Moonraker'

FullUSDA 6–9
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') — 'Moonshine' is excellent for borders

Perennial

Moonshine Yarrow

Achillea 'Moonshine'

FullUSDA 3–11
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea Filipendulina 'Cloth Of Gold') — commonly known as Moonshine Yarrow

Perennial

Moonshine Yarrow

Achillea Filipendulina 'Cloth Of Gold'

FullUSDA 3–8
Moor Grass (Molinia Caerulea) — grass with purple blooms

Grass

Moor Grass

Molinia Caerulea

FullUSDA 3–9
Morden Blush Rose (Rosa X 'Morden Blush') — Blooming occurs from late spring until the first hard frost

Ground cover

Morden Blush Rose

Rosa X 'Morden Blush'

FullUSDA 5–9
Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean (Castanospermum Australe) — The Moreton Bay Chestnut (Castanospermum australe)

Tree

Moreton Bay Chestnut, Black Bean

Castanospermum Australe

FullUSDA 9–10
Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus Macrophylla Nitida) — Note its aggressive roots can disrupt nearby structures; which can grow up to 10 inches in length

Tree

Moreton Bay Fig

Ficus Macrophylla Nitida

FullUSDA 10–10
Mormon Tea (Ephedra Viridis) — Ephedra viridis, commonly known as Mormon Tea, is a hardy evergreen shrub native to the Southwestern US; this, image 89

Shrub

Mormon Tea

Ephedra Viridis

FullUSDA 9–10
Morning Flag (Orthrosanthus Multiflorus) — In late spring to early summer, its striking iridescent blue flowers emerge, resembling small irises

Bulb

Morning Flag

Orthrosanthus Multiflorus

FullUSDA 9–10
Morning Glory (Ipomoea Tricolor) — Morning Glory (Ipomoea tricolor) is a fast-growing

Vine

Morning Glory

Ipomoea Tricolor

FullUSDA 9–10
Morning Light Silver Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Morning Light') — is an ornamental perennial valued for its fine-textured

Grass

Morning Light Silver Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Morning Light'

FullUSDA 5–9
Moroccan Blue Palm (Chamaerops Humilis 'Cerifera') — The Moroccan Blue Palm or Chamaerops humilis 'Cerifera' is a drought-tolerant

Palm

Moroccan Blue Palm

Chamaerops Humilis 'Cerifera'

FullUSDA 8–11
Moroccan Daisy (Pyrethropsis Hosmariense) — Pyrethropsis hosmariense, or Moroccan Daisy, is an evergreen perennial thriving in zones 9-11

Perennial

Moroccan Daisy

Pyrethropsis Hosmariense

FullUSDA 8–10
Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — is a rare and exquisite conifer optimal for use as a focal point in a landscape design

Conifer

Moroccan Fir

Abies Marocana

FullUSDA 5–10
Moroccan Mound (Euphorbia Resinifera) — Its four-sided, spine-adorned stems form dense, segmented mounds; sharp spines that can be around 0.25, image 48

Succulent

Moroccan Mound

Euphorbia Resinifera

FullUSDA 9–11
Moses In A Basket (Tradescantia Spathacea) — or as an accent in mixed borders due to its compact nature and vibrant foliage; reaching lengths of 6 to 12 inches

Perennial

Moses In A Basket

Tradescantia Spathacea

FullUSDA 9–11
Mosquito Grass (Bouteloua Gracilis) — showcasing its adaptability to a variety of climates

Grass

Mosquito Grass

Bouteloua Gracilis

FullUSDA 3–10
Moss Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa') — It prefers well-draining soil, though it is moderately adaptable to different soil types, image 57

Conifer

Moss Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa'

FullUSDA 4–8
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — The blossoms come in a variety of hues including pink

Perennial

Moss Phlox

Phlox Subulata

FullUSDA 3–10
Moss Rose Selections (Rosa Moss Roses) — Moss Roses boast the same full

Shrub

Moss Rose Selections

Rosa Moss Roses

FullUSDA 6–9
Moss Verbena (Glandularia Pulchella) — favored for its dense clusters of purple blooms that flourish spring to fall

Ground cover

Moss Verbena

Glandularia Pulchella

FullUSDA 9–11
Moss Verbena (Verbena Tenuisecta) — Ideal for rock gardens, borders, or as a colorful blanket over sunny slopes

Perennial

Moss Verbena

Verbena Tenuisecta

FullUSDA 8–10
Mother Of Hundreds (Mammillaria Compressa) — it offers a low-maintenance option for arid-themed landscapes; this perennial plant boasts a low, image 96

Cactus

Mother Of Hundreds

Mammillaria Compressa

FullUSDA 9–10
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — Ideal for rock gardens and as a lawn substitute, it offers year-round interest and attracts pollinators, image 93

Ground cover

Mother Of Thyme

Thymus Serpyllum

FullUSDA 4–8

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