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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

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — pink flowers in the garden

Perennial

Palmer's Beard Tongue

Penstemon Palmeri

FullUSDA 8–10
Palmer's Dudleya (Dudleya Palmeri) — Palmer's Dudleya (Dudleya palmeri) is a succulent, forming rosettes up to 12 inches wide

Succulent

Palmer's Dudleya

Dudleya Palmeri

FullUSDA 10–11
Palo Adan (Fouquieria Diguetii) — scientifically known as Fouquieria diguetii

Succulent

Palo Adan

Fouquieria Diguetii

FullUSDA 9–10
Palo Brea, Sonoran Palo Verde (Parkinsonia Praecox) — Its unique aesthetic is defined by a striking green bark

Tree

Palo Brea, Sonoran Palo Verde

Parkinsonia Praecox

FullUSDA 9–11
Pamina Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida 'Pamina') — Reaching 2 to 3 feet tall with a similar spread, it thrives in partial shade to full sun in well-drained soil

Perennial

Pamina Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida 'Pamina'

FullUSDA 5–10
Pampas Grass (Cortaderia Selloana) — blade-like leaves that can measure up to 1 to 3 inches wide and tend to have sharp edges; thus; pink and white, image 79

Grass

Pampas Grass

Cortaderia Selloana

FullUSDA 5–11
Panache Fig (Ficus Carica 'Panache') — It yields distinctive green and yellow striped fruits that ripen to a sweet, rich flavor

Tree

Panache Fig

Ficus Carica 'Panache'

FullUSDA 7–9
Panda Plant (Kalanchoe Tomentosa) — The leaves' surface is covered in fine; resembling the ears of a panda, image 64

Succulent

Panda Plant

Kalanchoe Tomentosa

FullUSDA 9–10
Paper Bag Bush (Scutellaria Mexicana) — typical of its native arid habitats

Shrub

Paper Bag Bush

Scutellaria Mexicana

FullUSDA 10–11
Paperbark Maple (Acer Griseum) — ornamental tree reaching 20-30 feet tall with a 15-25 feet spread; making it a focal point through all seasons

Tree

Paperbark Maple

Acer Griseum

FullUSDA 4–8
Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) — Known for its rapid growth and cold hardiness, image 25

Tree

Paper Birch

Betula Papyrifera

FullUSDA 2–7
Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia Papyrifera) — is a deciduous tree revered for its fast growth; it thrives in USDA zones 7-10, preferring full sun to, image 82

Tree

Paper Mulberry

Broussonetia Papyrifera

FullUSDA 6–9
Paper Spine Cactus (Tephrocactus Articulatus) — and flourishes under full sun to partial shade conditions

Cactus

Paper Spine Cactus

Tephrocactus Articulatus

FullUSDA 8–11
Paper White Narcissus (Narcissus Tazetta 'Paper White') — The Narcissus tazetta 'Paper White' is a fragrant, winter-blooming bulb, thriving in USDA zones 8-11

Bulb

Paper White Narcissus

Narcissus Tazetta 'Paper White'

FullUSDA 9–11
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — or as a spectacular container plant

Bulb

Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis

Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly'

FullUSDA 9–10
Paprika Red Common Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Paprika') — Hardy in zones 3-9, it's a sturdy and colorful choice

Ground cover

Paprika Red Common Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Paprika'

FullUSDA 3–11
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — The signature feature of Papyrus is its long; ideal for water gardens, it adds height and texture

Perennial

Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed

Cyperus Papyrus

FullUSDA 9–9
Paraguay Cactus (Opuntia Paraguayensis) — is a drought-tolerant plant boasting flat green pads and vibrant yellow flowers

Cactus

Paraguay Cactus

Opuntia Paraguayensis

FullUSDA 9–10
Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) — Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon grows 5-8 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide with an upright, graceful habit

Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

Full
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Urbicum) — the Parasol Aeonium sends out tall

Succulent

Parasol Aeonium

Aeonium Urbicum

FullUSDA 9–11
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — creating a vibrant display; the Parasol Aeonium prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to partial sunlight

Succulent

Parasol Aeonium

Aeonium Arboreum

FullUSDA 9–11
Pardon Me Hybrid Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me') — This compact, clump-forming plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Perennial

Pardon Me Hybrid Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me'

FullUSDA 4–10
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — silvery-gray leaves that provide a striking contrast to its fiery flowers

Ground cover

Parrot's Beak

Lotus Berthelotii

FullUSDA 10–11
Parry's Beargrass (Nolina Parryi) — as this specimen is adapted to rocky

Shrub

Parry's Beargrass

Nolina Parryi

FullUSDA 8–11

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