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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

Mulberry (Morus Alba) — requiring minimal pruning once established and is tolerant of drought and poor soil conditions; it offers both shade and, image 94

Tree

Mulberry

Morus Alba

FullUSDA 4–10
Mule-Fat, Water-Wally, Water Willow (Baccharis Salicifolia) — This plant prefers full sun; commonly known as Mule-Fat

Shrub

Mule-Fat, Water-Wally, Water Willow

Baccharis Salicifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Mule Palm (Butiagrus Nabonnandii) — With a cold hardiness to about 14°F

Palm

Mule Palm

Butiagrus Nabonnandii

FullUSDA 10–10
Mulga (Acacia Aneura) — distinguished for its ability to thrive in dry conditions with low annual rainfall

Tree

Mulga

Acacia Aneura

FullUSDA 8–11
Mullein (Verbascum 'Dark Eyes') — Mullein 'Dark Eyes' (Verbascum) is a striking biennial

Perennial

Mullein

Verbascum 'Dark Eyes'

FullUSDA 5–9
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Its velvety foliage adds texture, while summer blooming attracts pollinators; reaching 1-3 ft in height with an

Perennial

Munro's Globe Mallow

Sphaeralcea Munroana

FullUSDA 6–11
Munstead Dwarf Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia 'Munstead') — a compact English Lavender

Herb

Munstead Dwarf Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia 'Munstead'

FullUSDA 5–11
Murphy's Agave (Agave Murpheyi) — This drought-tolerant plant produces a towering flower stalk

Succulent

Murphy's Agave

Agave Murpheyi

FullUSDA 8–11
Muskogee Lavender Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Muskogee') — and excellent disease resistance; and prefers well-draining soil to flourish

Tree

Muskogee Lavender Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Muskogee'

FullUSDA 7–10
Myer Flaky Juniper (Juniperus Squamata 'Meyeri') — is a durable conifer featuring silvery-blue

Conifer

Myer Flaky Juniper

Juniperus Squamata 'Meyeri'

FullUSDA 5–8
Myers Asparagus (Asparagus Densiflorus 'Myers') — commonly known as Myers Asparagus or Foxtail Fern

Fern

Myers Asparagus

Asparagus Densiflorus 'Myers'

FullUSDA 9–10
My Monet Purple Effect® Weigela (Weigela florida) — is a compact deciduous shrub with cream

My Monet Purple Effect® Weigela

Weigela florida

Full
My Monet® Weigela (Weigela florida) — is a dwarf deciduous shrub with green

Shrub

My Monet® Weigela

Weigela florida

FullUSDA 5–8
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — boasting a width of 15 to 20 feet at maturity; offering added ecological value.<br><br>This species favors full sun, image 95

Shrub

Myoporum

Myoporum Laetum

FullUSDA 9–11
Nagami Kumquat (Fortunella Margarita 'Nagami') — dwarf citrus tree highly prized in landscape design for its compact size; this tree can tolerate temperatures

Tree

Nagami Kumquat

Fortunella Margarita 'Nagami'

FullUSDA 8–11
Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — Erythrina coralloides boasts a moderate growth rate and thrives in USDA zones 7 through 11

Tree

Naked Coral Tree

Erythrina Coralloides

FullUSDA 10–10
Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — The Amaryllis belladonna, commonly called Naked Lady or Belladonna Lily, is a perennial, image 29

Bulb

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily

Amaryllis Belladonna

FullUSDA 9–10
Nancy Evans Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Nancy Evans') — offering a picturesque contrast to the glossy

Shrub

Nancy Evans Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Nancy Evans'

FullUSDA 4–7
Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina Domestica) — requires minimal maintenance; making it ideal for hedges or accent plantings, image 105

Shrub

Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina Domestica

FullUSDA 6–10
Nanho Blue Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii 'Nanho Blue') — commonly known as Nanho Blue Butterfly Bush

Shrub

Nanho Blue Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Davidii 'Nanho Blue'

FullUSDA 5–11
Nanho Purple Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii 'Nanho Purple') — is a deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant

Shrub

Nanho Purple Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Davidii 'Nanho Purple'

FullUSDA 5–11
Nannyberry Viburnum (Viburnum Lentago) — Its upright growth habit and arching branches make it well-suited for use as a natural screen

Shrub

Nannyberry Viburnum

Viburnum Lentago

FullUSDA 2–8
Narrow Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus 'Fastigata') — it matures to around 40-50 feet tall by 10-15 feet wide

Conifer

Narrow Eastern White Pine

Pinus Strobus 'Fastigata'

FullUSDA 3–7
Narrow-leaf Chalksticks (Senecio Vitalis) — commonly called Chalk Fingers

Ground cover

Narrow-leaf Chalksticks

Senecio Vitalis

FullUSDA 9–10

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