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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

'Niagara Falls' Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum) — It grows up to 48 inches tall and wide, forming a broad, graceful clump

'Niagara Falls' Switch Grass

Panicum virgatum

Full
Nick Shaylor Peony (Paeonia 'Nick Shaylor') — Paeonia 'Nick Shaylor' is an exquisite herbaceous perennial boasting double

Perennial

Nick Shaylor Peony

Paeonia 'Nick Shaylor'

FullUSDA 3–8
Nicky Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Nicky') — commonly known as Nicky Phlox

Perennial

Nicky Phlox

Phlox Paniculata 'Nicky'

FullUSDA 4–9
Nifty Nautilus™ Corn Plant (Dracaena sp.) — ‘Nifty Nautilus™’ is an upright houseplant with sword-shaped green leaves edged in pearly white

Nifty Nautilus™ Corn Plant

Dracaena sp.

Full
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum nocturnum) is an aromatic shrub reaching 6-13 ft

Shrub

Night Blooming Jessamine

Cestrum Nocturnum

FullUSDA 10–11
Nightly™ Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) — Nightly™ Nerve Plant from Proven Winners® grows about 4-8 inches tall with a softly spreading, spiller habit

Nightly™ Nerve Plant

Fittonia albivenis

Full
'Night Owl' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — The Mangave hybrid 'Night Owl' is a compact succulent annual with mounded rosettes of near-black

'Night Owl' Mangave

Mangave hybrid

Full
Ninebark (Physocarpus Capitatus) — Durable and low-maintenance, ninebark is perfect for adding structure to borders or naturescaping projects

Shrub

Ninebark

Physocarpus Capitatus

FullUSDA 3–7
Niobe Clematis (Clematis 'Niobe') — a lighter repeat bloom may grace the plant through summer and into early fall; ruby-red flowers that bloom prolifically

Vine

Niobe Clematis

Clematis 'Niobe'

FullUSDA 4–9
Nippon Daisy (Nipponanthemum Nipponicum) — As a landscape architect assistant

Perennial

Nippon Daisy

Nipponanthemum Nipponicum

FullUSDA 5–9
'Njoy' Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — It stays compact when trimmed, but its vines can trail or climb up to 9 feet indoors

'Njoy' Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full
Noala Carpet Rose (Rosa X 'Noala') — lush foliage and profusion of vibrant pink blooms

Shrub

Noala Carpet Rose

Rosa X 'Noala'

FullUSDA 5–9
Noble Aeonium (Aeonium Nobile) — Hardy in USDA Zones 9‚Äì11

Succulent

Noble Aeonium

Aeonium Nobile

FullUSDA 9–10
Noble Fir (Abies Procera) — and typically reach lengths of 4 to 6 inches

Conifer

Noble Fir

Abies Procera

FullUSDA 5–8
Nodding Onion (Allium Cernuum) — reducing the need for frequent watering

Bulb

Nodding Onion

Allium Cernuum

FullUSDA 5–9
Nodding Pincushion (Leucospermum 'Scarlet Ribbon') — playing well with succulents and other low-maintenance plants

Shrub

Nodding Pincushion

Leucospermum 'Scarlet Ribbon'

FullUSDA 9–10
Nodding Pincushion (Leucospermum Cordifolium) — Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Shrub

Nodding Pincushion

Leucospermum Cordifolium

FullUSDA 9–10
Noell's Grevillea (Grevillea 'Noellii') — Grevillea 'Noellii', a drought-tolerant shrub, grows 3-5 ft tall and wide

Ground cover

Noell's Grevillea

Grevillea 'Noellii'

FullUSDA 9–11
Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — It thrives in USDA zones 4-8, reaching 3-9 feet in height and spreading 3-6 feet

Shrub

Nootka Rose

Rosa Nutkana

FullUSDA 8–9
Nordmann Fir (Abies Nordmanniana) — the Nordmann Fir prefers moist

Conifer

Nordmann Fir

Abies Nordmanniana

FullUSDA 4–7
Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria Heterophylla) — soft needles measuring around 0.5 to 1.5 inches long.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 10 to 11; smaller, image 46

Conifer

Norfolk Island Pine

Araucaria Heterophylla

FullUSDA 8–11
Northern Black Oak, Quercitron (Quercus velutina) — including tolerance to air pollution and compacted soils

Tree

Northern Black Oak, Quercitron

Quercus velutina

FullUSDA 4–9
Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla Lonicera) — native to the cooler regions of North America; it's an ideal selection both for its aesthetic appeal and

Shrub

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Diervilla Lonicera

FullUSDA 3–10
Northern Lights Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Northern Lights') — This compact variety reaches 4-6 ft in height and width, preferring partial shade and

Broadleaf Evergreen

Northern Lights Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Northern Lights'

FullUSDA 4–8

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