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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

Peruvian-Apple Cactus, Pitaya (Cereus Peruvianus) — also known as Cereus peruvianus or Pitaya

Cactus

Peruvian-Apple Cactus, Pitaya

Cereus Peruvianus

FullUSDA 9–10
Peruvian Feather Grass (Stipa Ichu) — Adaptable to USDA zones 7-11, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Grass

Peruvian Feather Grass

Stipa Ichu

FullUSDA 8–9
Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria Hybrids) — They flourish in full sun to partial shade, preferring well-drained soils

Perennial

Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria Hybrids

FullUSDA 8–10
Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria 'Florist's Champagne') — Space plants approximately 12-24 inches apart

Perennial

Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria 'Florist's Champagne'

FullUSDA 8–10
Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — commonly referred to as the Peruvian Scilla or Portuguese Squill

Bulb

Peruvian Scilla

Scilla Peruviana

FullUSDA 8–10
Peruvian Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Purple Sand') — This sun-loving perennial showcases vibrant purple blooms amid dark green foliage from spring to fall

Ground cover

Peruvian Verbena

Verbena Peruviana 'Purple Sand'

FullUSDA 3–10
Pesto Besto™ Sweet Italian Basil (Ocimum) — The Ocimum 'Pesto Besto™' is an upright Sweet Italian basil with lush

Pesto Besto™ Sweet Italian Basil

Ocimum

Full
Petite Delight Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma 'Petite Delight') — This cultivar boasts aromatic foliage and striking

Perennial

Petite Delight Bee Balm

Monarda Didyma 'Petite Delight'

FullUSDA 4–7
Petite Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Petite Olive') — is a compact evergreen suited for small spaces and containers

Shrub

Petite Dwarf Olive

Olea Europaea 'Petite Olive'

FullUSDA 8–10
Petite Salmon Oleander (Nerium 'Petite Salmon') — typically reaching a modest height of 4 to 6 feet with a similar spread

Shrub

Petite Salmon Oleander

Nerium 'Petite Salmon'

FullUSDA 9–11
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — They are also ideal for containers; these hardy plants provide long-lasting color throughout the growing season, image 179

Annual

Petunia

Petunia X Hybrida

FullUSDA 3–10
Petunia Tidal Wave Silver (Petunia X Hybrida 'Tidal Wave Silver') — ideal for adding a splash of color to hanging baskets or as a vibrant ground cover

Annual

Petunia Tidal Wave Silver

Petunia X Hybrida 'Tidal Wave Silver'

FullUSDA 3–10
Pfitzer Juniper (Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana') — These needles display a rich; it's ideal for rockeries and foundation plantings

Conifer

Pfitzer Juniper

Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana'

FullUSDA 4–9
Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — and parts of Central America

Tree

Pigeon Plum

Coccoloba Diversifolia

FullUSDA 10–11
Pignut (Carya Glabra) — tree for full or half; hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9

Tree

Pignut

Carya Glabra

FullUSDA 5–10
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata Var. Oblonga) — to ensure healthy growth and maintain its vibrant foliage color.<br><br>Being a low-maintenance plant

Succulent

Pig's Ear

Cotyledon Orbiculata Var. Oblonga

FullUSDA 9–10
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — Pair it with other succulents, gravel mulches, and rocks for an authentic desert garden aesthetic

Succulent

Pig's Ear

Cotyledon Orbiculata

FullUSDA 9–10
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata 'Whitewash') — coral blooms on tall stalks in the summer

Succulent

Pig's Ear

Cotyledon Orbiculata 'Whitewash'

FullUSDA 9–10
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — growing to about 6-8 feet tall with a spread of up to 3 feet

Vine

Piilu Clematis

Clematis 'Piilu'

FullUSDA 4–8
Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria Tetrancistra) — which encircle the cactus crown; water moderately, allowing the soil to dry between watering, image 68

Cactus

Pincushion Cactus

Mammillaria Tetrancistra

FullUSDA 9–10
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, providing an alluring contrast against green foliage, image 95

Perennial

Pin-Cushion Flower

Scabiosa Ochroleuca

FullUSDA 2–10
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea Laurina) — Attracts pollinators, and provides unique visual interest year-round; but under optimal conditions

Shrub

Pincushion Hakea

Hakea Laurina

FullUSDA 9–11
Pindo Palm (Butia Capitata) — Regular watering is recommended until the palm is established, after which it becomes quite drought-tolerant; this hardy palm is

Palm

Pindo Palm

Butia Capitata

FullUSDA 10–10
Pineapple Express Mangave (Mangave 'Pineapple Express') — 'Mangave 'Pineapple Express,' a superb succulent hybrid

Succulent

Pineapple Express Mangave

Mangave 'Pineapple Express'

FullUSDA 8–10

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