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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

Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst') — A fast-growing vine, it can extend up to 20 feet, needing support structures

Shrub

Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst'

FullUSDA 9–10
Bar Harbor Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Bar Harbor') — flourishing in a variety of conditions

Conifer

Bar Harbor Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'

FullUSDA 3–10
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — ground cover / perennial with yellow blooms; from early to late spring

Ground cover

Barren Strawberry

Waldsteinia Fragarioides

FullUSDA 4–7
Bartzella Peony (Paeonia 'Bartzella') — showcasing a soft lemony fragrance

Perennial

Bartzella Peony

Paeonia 'Bartzella'

FullUSDA 4–9
Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) — Ocimum basilicum, commonly referred to as Basil, is a fragrant annual herb renowned for its lush, green leaves; ideal, image 43

Herb

Basil

Ocimum Basilicum

FullUSDA 2–11
Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — although the most prolific flowering is achieved under full sun exposure; compact form but encourages a denser, image 78

Perennial

Basket Of Gold

Aurinia Saxatilis

FullUSDA 4–7
Basket Rush (Juncus Textilis) — green stems that can reach 2-3 feet high and spread 1-2 feet wide

Grass

Basket Rush

Juncus Textilis

FullUSDA 2–9
Basket Tangeglow® Lantana (Lantana camara) — The Lantana camara Basket Tangeglow® is a sun-loving annual with clusters of peach

Basket Tangeglow® Lantana

Lantana camara

Full
Basswood (Tilia Americana) — Its dense foliage offers summer shade while the small fruits attract wildlife; typically reaching 60-80 feet in height, image 63

Tree

Basswood

Tilia Americana

FullUSDA 2–8
Bat Face Cuphea (Cuphea Llavea) — complete with purple "ears" and red "faces." Native to Mexico

Shrub

Bat Face Cuphea

Cuphea Llavea

FullUSDA 9–10
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — Dianthus 'Bath's Pink' is an enchanting evergreen perennial

Biennial

Bath Pinks

Dianthus 'Bath's Pink'

FullUSDA 6–9
Bauer's Dracaena (Cordyline Baueri) — Drought-resistant once established, it requires well-drained soil

Shrub

Bauer's Dracaena

Cordyline Baueri

FullUSDA 8–11
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — plant Myrica pensylvanica in full sun to partial shade; in late spring to early summer, image 112

Shrub

Bayberry

Myrica Pensylvanica

FullUSDA 7–10
Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — rendering a fine-textured appearance

Bay Cedar

Suriana Maritima

FullUSDA 9–10
Beach Evening Primrose (Camissonia Cheiranthifolia) — showcases vibrant yellow flowers atop green; which mirrors its natural coastal habitat

Ground cover

Beach Evening Primrose

Camissonia Cheiranthifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Beach Sage (Salvia Africana-Lutea) — Its foliage is striking, with aromatic grey-green leaves that are a delight to the senses; as well as stimulate additional

Shrub

Beach Sage

Salvia Africana-Lutea

FullUSDA 8–10
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — and are typically about 1 to 2 inches long; this plant requires minimal upkeep once established

Ground cover

Beach Vitex

Vitex Rotundifolia

FullUSDA 7–10
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — which are roughly 2.5 to 5 inches long; where it can contribute to erosion control due to its propensity for suckering

Shrub

Beaked Hazelnut

Corylus Cornuta

FullUSDA 4–8
Bearberry (Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi) — Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), an evergreen groundcover, thrives in USDA zones 2-6

Ground cover

Bearberry

Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi

FullUSDA 3–10
Bearberry Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Dammeri) — it is fairly drought resistant

Ground cover

Bearberry Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Dammeri

FullUSDA 7–11
Bear Brush (Garrya Fremontii) — Optimal in partial shade to full sun, it is drought-tolerant once established

Shrub

Bear Brush

Garrya Fremontii

FullUSDA 9–10
Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — They bloom mainly in late spring to early summer; bearded Iris (Iris x germanica Hybrids) graces gardens with its

Perennial

Bearded Iris

Iris X Germanica Hybrids

FullUSDA 3–9
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — this Beardtongue will achieve its optimal performance

Perennial

Beardtongue

Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard'

FullUSDA 3–8
Beard Tongue (Penstemon 'Raven') — Penstemon 'Raven' enchants with bell-shaped flowers in a deep

Perennial

Beard Tongue

Penstemon 'Raven'

FullUSDA 7–9

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