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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

Mother-Of-Thyme, Creeping Thyme (Thymus Praecox Arcticus) — Its tiny, oval leaves and vibrant purple flowers thrive in full sun

Ground cover

Mother-Of-Thyme, Creeping Thyme

Thymus Praecox Arcticus

FullUSDA 5–10
Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) — This plant prefers a sunny to partly shaded location with well-drained soil; motherwort has a tendency to self-seed

Herb

Motherwort

Leonurus Cardiaca

FullUSDA 3–8
Mountain Alder (Alnus Incana Ssp. Tenuifolia) — Adaptable and versatile, it flourishes along streambanks and moist sites

Tree

Mountain Alder

Alnus Incana Ssp. Tenuifolia

FullUSDA 5–8
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — Growing to a height of approximately 6 to 10 feet with a spread of nearly 5 to 8 feet; its grand stature is, image 83

Succulent

Mountain Aloe

Aloe Marlothii

FullUSDA 8–10
Mountain Bluet (Centaurea Montana) — Known for its unique flower heads; the foliage itself is lance-shaped

Perennial

Mountain Bluet

Centaurea Montana

FullUSDA 3–8
Mountain Cabbage Tree (Cussonia Paniculata V. Sinuata) — The Mountain Cabbage Tree, Cussonia paniculata v

Tree

Mountain Cabbage Tree

Cussonia Paniculata V. Sinuata

FullUSDA 9–11
Mountain Flax (Phormium Cookianum) — Its architectural form and richly textured foliage add a touch of exotic sophistication to landscape designs

Perennial

Mountain Flax

Phormium Cookianum

FullUSDA 8–10
Mountain Flax, New Zealand Flax (Phormium Cookianum 'Flamingo') — Maintenance is minimal; removing old or damaged leaves and spent flower spikes keeps the

Perennial

Mountain Flax, New Zealand Flax

Phormium Cookianum 'Flamingo'

FullUSDA 9–10
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — exhibits drought tolerance

Annual

Mountain Garland, Clarkia

Clarkia Unguiculata

FullUSDA 9–9
Mountain Grevillea (Grevillea Alpina 'Mt. Dandenong') — Dandenong' is an attractive Australian native shrub, flourishing to about 3-5 feet in height and spread

Shrub

Mountain Grevillea

Grevillea Alpina 'Mt. Dandenong'

FullUSDA 8–10
Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) — Its narrow, conical shape and pendulous branches with fine, feathery foliage are distinctive

Conifer

Mountain Hemlock

Tsuga Mertensiana

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–9
Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Betuloides) — well-suited for landscape designs aiming to incorporate elements of natural beauty and local flora; with leathery

Shrub

Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Betuloides

FullUSDA 5–10
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — Fall foliage is a striking red-orange

Tree

Mountain Maple

Acer Spicatum

FullUSDA 3–7
Mountain Pennyroyal (Monardella Odoratissima) — making it a perfect candidate for xeriscaping

Perennial

Mountain Pennyroyal

Monardella Odoratissima

FullUSDA 6–10
Mountain Pepper (Drimys Lanceolata) — with a glossy green upper surface and a contrasting paler underside

Tree

Mountain Pepper

Drimys Lanceolata

FullUSDA 7–10
Mountain Yucca (Yucca Schottii) — The stalk is adorned with a captivating display of creamy white

Shrub

Mountain Yucca

Yucca Schottii

FullUSDA 6–11
Mount Royal Plum (Prunus 'Mount Royal') — The Prunus 'Mount Royal', an exquisite self-pollinating dwarf plum tree, stands 10-12 ft tall

Tree

Mount Royal Plum

Prunus 'Mount Royal'

FullUSDA 5–10
Mr. Poppins® Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) — is a compact male deciduous holly with green foliage and small white pollinating flowers

Broadleaf Evergreen

Mr. Poppins® Winterberry

Ilex verticillata

FullUSDA 3–9
Mrs. Tom Lowinsky Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Mrs. Tom Lowinsky') — Tom Lowinsky' is a captivating evergreen shrub that offers a striking addition to any

Shrub

Mrs. Tom Lowinsky Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Mrs. Tom Lowinsky'

FullUSDA 6–10
Mt Atlas Pistache (Pistacia Atlantica) — is a hardy deciduous tree reaching heights of 25-30 feet with an equal or greater spread

Tree

Mt Atlas Pistache

Pistacia Atlantica

FullUSDA 9–10
Mt. Elgon Aloe (Aloe Elgonica) — scientifically referred to as Aloe elgonica

Succulent

Mt. Elgon Aloe

Aloe Elgonica

FullUSDA 9–11
Mt. Everest Ornamental Onion (Allium Stipitatum 'Mt Everest') — These hardy perennials bloom in late spring to early summer, adding vertical interest and

Bulb

Mt. Everest Ornamental Onion

Allium Stipitatum 'Mt Everest'

FullUSDA 4–8
Mueller's Fescue (Festuca Muelleri) — Mueller's Fescue (Festuca muelleri) is a hardy ornamental grass featuring fine

Grass

Mueller's Fescue

Festuca Muelleri

FullUSDA 4–10
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — Mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is a resilient perennial herb flourishing in U.S

Perennial

Mugwort

Artemisia Douglasiana

FullUSDA 3–9

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