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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

Plume Albizia (Albizia Distachya) — Its leaves are finely bipinnate

Tree

Plume Albizia

Albizia Distachya

FullUSDA 7–11
Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — Plume Poppy (Macleaya cordata) is a towering, herbaceous perennial, reaching 5-8 feet in height

Perennial

Plume Poppy

Macleaya Cordata

FullUSDA 3–9
Plumeria (Plumeria Rubra) — This small, deciduous tree matures around 20 feet tall, with a wide canopy of up to 25 feet

Shrub

Plumeria

Plumeria Rubra

FullUSDA 10–11
Plum Hussey Coprosma (Coprosma 'Plum Hussey') — evergreen shrub with a compact habit

Shrub

Plum Hussey Coprosma

Coprosma 'Plum Hussey'

FullUSDA 9–11
Plum Passion Winter Nandina (Nandina Domestica 'Plum Passion') — It thrives in USDA zones 6-9

Shrub

Plum Passion Winter Nandina

Nandina Domestica 'Plum Passion'

FullUSDA 6–10
Plum Perfect Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Plum Perfect') — commonly known as Plum Perfect Daylily

Ground cover

Plum Perfect Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Plum Perfect'

FullUSDA 5–11
Plum Petals Aeonium (Aeonium 'Plum Petals') — The Aeonium 'Plum Petals' is a succulent with rich burgundy rosettes that resemble flowers

Succulent

Plum Petals Aeonium

Aeonium 'Plum Petals'

FullUSDA 9–11
Plush Plant (Echeveria Harmsii) — Spring brings bright orange bell-shaped flowers, attracting pollinators; fully mature plants reach approximately 8 to 12

Succulent

Plush Plant

Echeveria Harmsii

FullUSDA 9–10
Poco Sunset Hot Poker (Kniphofia 'Poco Sunset') — orange to coral flower spikes

Perennial

Poco Sunset Hot Poker

Kniphofia 'Poco Sunset'

FullUSDA 5–9
Poet's Jasmine (Jasminum Grandiflora) — requiring regular watering; this timeless climbing shrub is known for its prodigious and fragrant flowers

Vine

Poet's Jasmine

Jasminum Grandiflora

FullUSDA 8–10
Poinsettia, Chris™as Flower (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) — they can be cultivated as outdoor perennials; commonly known as the Poinsettia or, image 91

Shrub

Poinsettia, Chris™as Flower

Euphorbia Pulcherrima

FullUSDA 9–10
Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — this hardy plant boasts a prostrate growth habit

Ground cover

Point Reyes Creeper

Ceanothus Gloriosus

FullUSDA 8–11
Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron Radicans) — especially in areas with human activity, image 60

Shrub

Poison Ivy

Toxicodendron Radicans

FullUSDA 8–10
Poison Oak (Toxicodendron Diversilobum) — Native to the western regions of North America

Shrub

Poison Oak

Toxicodendron Diversilobum

FullUSDA 8–10
Pojo Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Pojo') — commonly known as Pojo Daylily

Perennial

Pojo Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Pojo'

FullUSDA 3–10
Polar Gold® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) — The Thuja occidentalis Polar Gold® is a narrow

Polar Gold® Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis

Full
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — 2-5 inches wide fruit adds culinary interest, image 59

Shrub

Pomegranate

Punica Granatum

FullUSDA 7–10
Pomegranate Punch™ Calibrachoa — The Calibrachoa Pomegranate Punch™ is a mounding

Annual

Pomegranate Punch™ Calibrachoa

Calibrachoa

FullUSDA 9–11
Pomelo (Citrus Maxima) — weighing 2 to 4 pounds each

Tree

Pomelo

Citrus Maxima

FullUSDA 8–10
Pom Pom Conebush (Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom') — Its silvery-green foliage and striking yellow pom-pom-like inflorescences add year-round interest

Shrub

Pom Pom Conebush

Leucadendron Discolor 'Pom Pom'

FullUSDA 9–11
Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — The Pond Cypress, Taxodium ascendens, thrives in wet, swampy regions; adaptable to a range of wet soils, it, image 39

Conifer

Pond Cypress

Taxodium Ascendens

FullUSDA 4–9
Ponderosa Pine (Pinus Ponderosa) — slender needles up to 7 inches; it provides shelter and year-round interest

Conifer

Ponderosa Pine

Pinus Ponderosa

FullUSDA 3–5
Pony Tail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant, requiring minimal care; making it a focal point in any

Shrub

Pony Tail Palm

Beaucarnea Recurvata

FullUSDA 9–11
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — with a spread of 2 to 3 feet; its striking appearance, paired with its aromatic qualities, ensures a

Shrub

Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia

Senna Didymobotrya

FullUSDA 10–11

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