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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

Neurepia Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Neurepia') — It features small, luscious green leaves and grows to a compact size of 2-3 feet tall and wide

Shrub

Neurepia Sage

Salvia Microphylla 'Neurepia'

FullUSDA 8–11
Nevin's Barberry (Berberis Nevinii) — The Nevin Mahonia (Berberis nevinii) is an evergreen shrub prized for its resilience and ornamental appeal

Shrub

Nevin's Barberry

Berberis Nevinii

FullUSDA 5–5
New Day Garden Rose (Rosa 'New Day') — providing a lush display from late spring to fall frost; enriched with organic matter to ensure optimal growth

Shrub

New Day Garden Rose

Rosa 'New Day'

FullUSDA 5–9
New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Delight') — Generally growing 3 to 6 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide

Perennial

New England Aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Delight'

FullUSDA 5–8
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — the New England Aster thrives in full sunlight

Perennial

New England Aster

Aster Novae-Angliae

FullUSDA 6–10
New Gold Trailing Lantana (Lantana 'New Gold') — Thriving in zones 7-11, it spans 3 to 4 feet wide with a height of 1 foot

Ground cover

New Gold Trailing Lantana

Lantana 'New Gold'

FullUSDA 8–11
New Hampshire Purple Cranesbill (Geranium 'New Hampshire Purple') — Ideal for borders and mass plantings, this cranesbill prefers full sun to part shade and

Ground cover

New Hampshire Purple Cranesbill

Geranium 'New Hampshire Purple'

FullUSDA 3–8
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — scientifically known as Ceanothus americanus

Ground cover

New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus Americanus

FullUSDA 8–11
New Mexico Privet (Forestiera Neomexicana) — Its slender branches feature gray-green leaves

Shrub

New Mexico Privet

Forestiera Neomexicana

FullUSDA 4–9
Newport Blue Boxwood (Buxus 'Newport Blue') — The Buxus 'Newport Blue', notable for its striking blue-green foliage, is a compact evergreen shrub

Shrub

Newport Blue Boxwood

Buxus 'Newport Blue'

FullUSDA 6–10
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — vertical form draped in vibrant colors during blooming season.<br><br>Thriving in hardiness zones 5 through 9

Perennial

New York Ironweed

Vernonia Noveboracensis

FullUSDA 4–8
New Zealand Burrs (Acaena Microphylla) — Preferring well-drained soil and full sun to part shade; tiny, coppery burrs appear in summer, adding texture

Ground cover

New Zealand Burrs

Acaena Microphylla

FullUSDA 5–8
New Zealand Christmas Tree (Metrosideros Excelsa) — the New Zealand Christmas Tree demands ample space to flourish fully; widely known as Metrosideros excelsa

Shrub

New Zealand Christmas Tree

Metrosideros Excelsa

FullUSDA 9–9
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Surfer') — Phormium 'Surfer' is a striking, evergreen perennial with robust, sword-shaped leaves that arch elegantly

Perennial

New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Surfer'

FullUSDA 9–10
New Zealand Flax (Phormium Tenax) — evergreen leaves reaching up to 10 feet long and 5 inches wide

Shrub

New Zealand Flax

Phormium Tenax

FullUSDA 9–10
New Zealand Flax (Phormium Tenax 'Lancer') — New Zealand Flax 'Lancer' (Phormium tenax) is an evergreen perennial boasting striking

Perennial

New Zealand Flax

Phormium Tenax 'Lancer'

FullUSDA 9–11
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — features striking sword-shaped leaves with a unique blend of green and creamy yellow margins

Perennial

New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Apricot Queen'

FullUSDA 8–10
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Firebird') — Phormium 'Firebird' is an evergreen perennial boasting striking

Perennial

New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Firebird'

FullUSDA 8–10
New Zealand Flax Cultivars (Phormium Cvs.) — These versatile plants typically range from 2 to 8 feet tall

Shrub

New Zealand Flax Cultivars

Phormium Cvs.

FullUSDA 9–10
New Zealand Laurel (Corynocarpus Laevigatus) — In spring and early summer

Shrub

New Zealand Laurel

Corynocarpus Laevigatus

FullUSDA 8–10
New Zealand Scab Plant (Raoulia Australis) — but they are often subtly tucked among the foliage

Ground cover

New Zealand Scab Plant

Raoulia Australis

FullUSDA 5–9
New Zealand Sedge (Carex Dipsacea) — Carex dipsacea, or New Zealand Sedge, is a hardy, evergreen perennial grass

Grass

New Zealand Sedge

Carex Dipsacea

FullUSDA 5–10
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — ensuring enough space for mature growth and ample light for a vibrant show of flowers every year

Shrub

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka

Leptospermum Scoparium

FullUSDA 9–10
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — This evergreen perennial boasts fine, arching leaves with a striking coppery hue, which intensify in the fall

Grass

New Zealand Wind Grass

Anemanthele Lessoniana

FullUSDA 8–10

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