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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

Orange Ice Plant (Lampranthus Aurantiacus) — commonly referred to as the Orange Ice Plant

Ground cover

Orange Ice Plant

Lampranthus Aurantiacus

FullUSDA 10–10
Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) — broadleaf evergreen / vine with yellow blooms; or even as a container plant for patios and balconies, image 99

Broadleaf Evergreen

Orange Jessamine

Murraya Paniculata

FullUSDA 7–11
Orange King Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Orange King') — The Bougainvillea 'Orange King' is a vibrant climber

Vine

Orange King Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Orange King'

FullUSDA 9–10
Orange Libertia (Libertia Peregrinans) — which can especially set fire to the design when backlit by the sun

Perennial

Orange Libertia

Libertia Peregrinans

FullUSDA 8–10
Orange Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Orange') — and a slightly acidic to neutral pH is beneficial for optimal growth

Perennial

Orange Monkey Flower

Mimulus 'Orange'

FullUSDA 9–10
Orange Or Brown Sedge (Carex Testacea) — Thriving in zones 6-9, it reaches 18-24 inches in height and 24 inches in width

Grass

Orange Or Brown Sedge

Carex Testacea

FullUSDA 6–11
Orange Orchid Bush, (Tree), Red Bau (Bauhinia Galpinii) — Originating from South Africa; which turn a warm yellow before shedding in the, image 62

Shrub

Orange Orchid Bush, (Tree), Red Bau

Bauhinia Galpinii

FullUSDA 10–10
Orange Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) — Proven Winners - Double Take® Orange - Quince - Chaenomeles speciosa orange plant details

Orange Quince

Chaenomeles speciosa

Full
Orange Rocket Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Orange Rocket') — The Orange Rocket Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket') is a vibrant deciduous shrub

Shrub

Orange Rocket Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Orange Rocket'

FullUSDA 1–11
Orange Stonecrop (Sedum Nussbaumerianum) — It blooms petite, star-shaped white flowers in late winter to early spring; it is highly drought-tolerant once

Ground cover

Orange Stonecrop

Sedum Nussbaumerianum

FullUSDA 9–10
Orange Symphony African Daisy (Osteospermum Fru. 'Zion Copper Amethyst') — <br><br>Well-suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11, the Osteospermum fru

Ground cover

Orange Symphony African Daisy

Osteospermum Fru. 'Zion Copper Amethyst'

FullUSDA 9–10
Orange Tree Roses (Rosa Tree Variety Orange) — including annual pruning to maintain its tree-like form and encourage vigorous flowering

Shrub

Orange Tree Roses

Rosa Tree Variety Orange

FullUSDA 5–9
Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — Its upright growth habit and sword-like foliage add vertical interest

Perennial

Orange Watsonia

Watsonia Strains Orange

FullUSDA 9–10
Orange You Gorgeous™ Orange Marmalade (Philodendron hybrids) — It grows 12-24 inches tall with a lush, tight habit

Orange You Gorgeous™ Orange Marmalade

Philodendron hybrids

Full
Orbit Bronze Stonecrop (Sedum 'Orbit Bronze') — The Sedum 'Orbit Bronze,' or Orbit Bronze Stonecrop

Ground cover

Orbit Bronze Stonecrop

Sedum 'Orbit Bronze'

FullUSDA 3–9
'Orchid Flash' Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma hybrid) — Delosperma hybrid 'Orchid Flash' is a low

'Orchid Flash' Hardy Ice Plant

Delosperma hybrid

Full
Oregano (Origanum Libanoticum) — and its role in supporting local ecology; it's drought-tolerant once established

Herb

Oregano

Origanum Libanoticum

FullUSDA 3–8
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — herb / perennial with pink blooms; oregano is a versatile plant that requires full sun exposure for optimal growth, image 59

Herb

Oregano

Origanum Vulgare

FullUSDA 4–8
Oregano 'Santa Cruz' (Origanum X Hybridum 'Santa Cruz') — Thriving in USDA zones 7-11, it requires full sun and well-drained soil

Perennial

Oregano 'Santa Cruz'

Origanum X Hybridum 'Santa Cruz'

FullUSDA 7–9
Oregold Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Oregold') — a vibrant hybrid tea rose

Shrub

Oregold Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa 'Oregold'

FullUSDA 6–11
Oregon Ash (Fraxinus Latifolia) — well-drained soils and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9

Tree

Oregon Ash

Fraxinus Latifolia

FullUSDA 6–10
Oregon Boxwood (Paxistima Myrsinites) — it requires minimal watering

Shrub

Oregon Boxwood

Paxistima Myrsinites

FullUSDA 5–8
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — though it tolerates full sun in cooler climates; provided that the soil is not overly wet, image 171

Broadleaf Evergreen

Oregon Grape

Mahonia Aquifolium

FullUSDA 5–10
Oregon Stonecrop (Sedum Oreganum) — making it an ideal candidate for xeriscaping

Oregon Stonecrop

Sedum Oreganum

FullUSDA 4–9

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