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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

Oleander (Nerium Oleander) — They prefer full sun to partial shade settings and require moderate watering; although hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it is, image 58

Shrub

Oleander

Nerium Oleander

FullUSDA 8–11
Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea Neriifolia) — this evergreen shrub thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and is well-suited to regions with a Mediterranean climate

Shrub

Oleanderleaf Protea

Protea Neriifolia

FullUSDA 9–9
Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea 'Pink Ice') — is a captivating and robust plant that brings both aesthetic appeal and resilience to any landscape

Shrub

Oleanderleaf Protea

Protea 'Pink Ice'

FullUSDA 9–10
Oleander Mrs. Roeding (Nerium Oleander 'Mrs. Roeding') — Roeding' is a hardy, evergreen shrub renowned for its profuse, pink-hued, double flowers

Shrub

Oleander Mrs. Roeding

Nerium Oleander 'Mrs. Roeding'

FullUSDA 8–10
Olga Mezitt Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt') — Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt' is an eye-catching, evergreen shrub reaching 3-4 feet tall with an equal

Broadleaf Evergreen

Olga Mezitt Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt'

FullUSDA 4–7
Olive (Olea Europaea) — Olea europaea, commonly called Olive tree, is revered for its evergreen foliage and gnarly trunk; thriving in USDA zones, image 85

Tree

Olive

Olea Europaea

FullUSDA 9–10
Ombu (Phytolacca Dioca) — scientifically named Phytolacca dioica

Tree

Ombu

Phytolacca Dioca

FullUSDA 10–11
Oo-La-La ™ Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Oo-La-La') — The 'Oo-La-La' Bougainvillea

Ground cover

Oo-La-La ™ Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Oo-La-La'

FullUSDA 10–11
Opening Act Blush Phlox (Phlox 'Opening Act Blush') — The Opening Act Blush Phlox (Phlox 'Opening Act Blush') is a compact

Perennial

Opening Act Blush Phlox

Phlox 'Opening Act Blush'

FullUSDA 3–8
'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' Hybrid Phlox (Phlox hybrid) — It grows 22-26 inches tall and spreads 30-36 inches with an upright, mounded presence

Perennial

'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' Hybrid Phlox

Phlox hybrid

FullUSDA 3–8
Opuntia Cultivars (Opuntia Cvs.) — Cold hardiness varies among species, from USDA zones 4 to 9

Cactus

Opuntia Cultivars

Opuntia Cvs.

FullUSDA 9–11
Orange African Daisy (Arctotis Hybrids 'Orange') — The Arctotis hybrid 'Orange'

Ground cover

Orange African Daisy

Arctotis Hybrids 'Orange'

FullUSDA 8–10
Orange Alstroemeria (Alstroemeria Hybrids Orange) — also known as Peruvian Lily

Perennial

Orange Alstroemeria

Alstroemeria Hybrids Orange

FullUSDA 8–10
Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — combining the best traits of both parents.<br><br>Orange Bells typically reaches a height of 6 to 8 feet

Shrub

Orange Bells

Tecoma X Smithii

FullUSDA 9–11
'Orange Blaze' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — information and resources

'Orange Blaze' Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia hybrid

Full
Orange Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Globosa) — so check local regulations before including it in landscape plans; prune lightly post-bloom to encourage shape and

Shrub

Orange Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Globosa

FullUSDA 5–10
Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — making it splendid for trellises

Ground cover

Orange Clock Vine

Thunbergia Gregorii

FullUSDA 9–11
Orange Diervilla (Diervilla x) — Proven Winners - Kodiak® Orange - Diervilla x yellow plant details, information and resources

Orange Diervilla

Diervilla x

Deep Shade
Orange Freesia (Freesia 'Orange') — botanically termed Freesia 'Orange'

Bulb

Orange Freesia

Freesia 'Orange'

FullUSDA 3–10
Orange Gazania (Gazania Orange) — The Orange Gazania (Gazania rigens)

Ground cover

Orange Gazania

Gazania Orange

FullUSDA 9–9
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — It prefers full sun and adapts to various soil types; this evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and, image 61

Shrub

Orange Geiger Tree

Cordia Sebestena

FullUSDA 8–11
Orange Groundsel (Senecio Fulgens) — The Orange Thistle, or Senecio fulgens, is a striking, low-maintenance perennial

Ground cover

Orange Groundsel

Senecio Fulgens

FullUSDA 9–10
Orange Honey Rose (Rosa 'Orange Honey') — Disease-resistant foliage emerges with a reddish tint, maturing to a glossy green

Shrub

Orange Honey Rose

Rosa 'Orange Honey'

FullUSDA 3–9
Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — The Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa) is a vibrant, climbing vine native to North America

Vine

Orange Honeysuckle

Lonicera Ciliosa

FullUSDA 4–9

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