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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

Beard Tongue (Penstemon Species) — commonly known as Beard Tongue

Perennial

Beard Tongue

Penstemon Species

FullUSDA 3–10
Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — showcasing its unique botanical lineage.<br><br>Characteristically; bear Grass thrives in full sun to partial, image 64

Grass

Bear Grass

Xerophyllum Tenax

FullUSDA 5–9
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — typically a rich assortment of reds; commonly known as Bear Oak

Shrub

Bear Oak

Quercus Ilicifolia

FullUSDA 8–9
Bearss Seedless Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia 'Bearss Seedless') — is a vigorous evergreen tree

Tree

Bearss Seedless Lime

Citrus Aurantifolia 'Bearss Seedless'

FullUSDA 9–10
Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — requiring minimal attention once established; it is recommended to plant the Beautyberry in full sun, image 92

Shrub

Beautyberry

Callicarpa Bodinieri

FullUSDA 5–8
Beautyberry (Callicarpa Americana) — It thrives in USDA zones 6-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil; shrub for full or half

Shrub

Beautyberry

Callicarpa Americana

FullUSDA 5–8
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) — or as a backdrop for perennial flower beds, image 104

Shrub

Beauty Bush

Kolkwitzia Amabilis

FullUSDA 6–9
Beauty Of Livermere Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale 'Beauty Of Livermere') — Hardy to zones 3-7, it is a striking addition to any temperate garden

Perennial

Beauty Of Livermere Oriental Poppy

Papaver Orientale 'Beauty Of Livermere'

FullUSDA 3–9
Beavertail Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia Basilaris) — and its carefree maintenance requirements will assure them of its suitability for their garden

Cactus

Beavertail Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntia Basilaris

FullUSDA 7–11
Becky Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Sup. 'Becky') — is a robust perennial with an upright habit

Perennial

Becky Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum X Sup. 'Becky'

FullUSDA 5–9
Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — a common issue with this species.<br><br>Notably; is a perennial that boasts a vibrant display and is a favorite for, image 93

Herb

Bee Balm

Monarda Didyma

FullUSDA 4–9
'Belize' Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) — This Proven Winners® rubber plant can mature to 4-10 feet tall indoors, making it a vivid container thriller

'Belize' Rubber Plant

Ficus elastica

Full
Belladonna Delphinium (Delphinium X Bel. 'Bellamosum') — perennial with blue and violet blooms; deadheading spent flowers will promote a potential second bloom

Perennial

Belladonna Delphinium

Delphinium X Bel. 'Bellamosum'

FullUSDA 2–9
Bellflower (Campanula 'Jelly Bells') — Blooming from early to late summer, it adds a vibrant yet soft touch to borders and cottage gardens, image 76

Ground cover

Bellflower

Campanula 'Jelly Bells'

FullUSDA 3–9
Bellflower (Persicaria Campanulata) — commonly known as Bellflowered Knotweed

Ground cover

Bellflower

Persicaria Campanulata

FullUSDA 5–9
Bell Flower Hesperaloe (Hesperaloe Campanulata) — making a graceful addition to xeriscape gardens

Grass

Bell Flower Hesperaloe

Hesperaloe Campanulata

FullUSDA 8–11
Bellini Cocktail Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) — The Solanum lycopersicum is a mounded

Bellini Cocktail Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full
Bell Peppers (Capsicum Annuum 'Bell") — This cultivar reaches up to 2 feet in height and 18 inches in width

Vegetable

Bell Peppers

Capsicum Annuum 'Bell"

FullUSDA 3–10
Bells-Of-Ireland, Shell Flower (Moluccella Laevis) — spiky stalks adorned with bell-shaped calyces of a vibrant green hue; spire-like stalks that can reach a

Annual

Bells-Of-Ireland, Shell Flower

Moluccella Laevis

FullUSDA 3–10
Bengal Tiger Canna (Canna X Generalis 'Bengal Tiger') — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil

Perennial

Bengal Tiger Canna

Canna X Generalis 'Bengal Tiger'

FullUSDA 7–11
Bennett Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis 'Bennett') — The Tsuga canadensis 'Bennett,' or Bennett Hemlock, is a compact, slow-growing conifer

Conifer

Bennett Hemlock

Tsuga Canadensis 'Bennett'

FullUSDA 4–8
Ben Nevis Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Ben Nevis') — peaking in late spring to early summer

Ground cover

Ben Nevis Sunrose

Helianthemum Num. 'Ben Nevis'

FullUSDA 4–9
Berggarten Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Berggarten') — is a compact and ornamental variety of the common garden sage

Herb

Berggarten Sage

Salvia Officinalis 'Berggarten'

FullUSDA 6–10
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Tumulicola) — Carex tumulicola, or Berkeley Sedge, is a lush, evergreen perennial grass native to California

Grass

Berkeley Sedge

Carex Tumulicola

FullUSDA 8–11

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