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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

Prairie Joy Rose (Rosa X 'Prairie Joy') — This disease-resistant variety matures to approximately 4 feet in height and spreads up to 3 feet

Ground cover

Prairie Joy Rose

Rosa X 'Prairie Joy'

FullUSDA 3–8
'Prairie Princess' Ironweed (Vernonia hybrid) — It grows 26-30 inches tall and spreads 30-36 inches wide

'Prairie Princess' Ironweed

Vernonia hybrid

Full
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — perennial with pink and red blooms; revealing feathery tails that persist well into the summer, image 111

Perennial

Prairie Smoke

Geum Triflorum

FullUSDA 5–10
Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') — This particular coneflower reaches a mature height of approximately 24 to 30 inches

Perennial

Prairie Splendor Coneflower

Echinacea Purpurea 'Prairie Splendor'

FullUSDA 3–9
Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — providing visual interest and wildlife support

Grass

Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu

Panicum Amarum

FullUSDA 8–11
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — reaching a height of about 6-12 inches; while the plant is drought tolerant

Ground cover

Prairie Verbena

Glandularia Bipinnatifida

FullUSDA 9–11
Prairie Zinnia (Zinnia Grandiflora) — is a floriferous perennial that brings a vibrant splash of yellow to any garden landscape; minimal water is required once

Perennial

Prairie Zinnia

Zinnia Grandiflora

FullUSDA 7–11
President Grevy Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy') — Ideal for temperate climates

Shrub

President Grevy Common Lilac

Syringa Vulgaris 'President Grevy'

FullUSDA 4–10
Pretoria Canna Lily (Canna 'Pretoria') — with petals that have a subtly ruffled look

Perennial

Pretoria Canna Lily

Canna 'Pretoria'

FullUSDA 7–11
Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — Its yellow star-shaped flowers cluster atop 1-2 ft stalks in late spring to early summer

Perennial

Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea

Triteleia Ixioides

FullUSDA 7–11
Prickly Mucronata (Gaultheria Mucronata) — providing structure and vibrant color throughout the year

Shrub

Prickly Mucronata

Gaultheria Mucronata

FullUSDA 5–9
Prickly Paperbark (Melaleuca Styphelioides) — Known for its distinctive fibrous bark and needle-like leaves; providing ample shade and visual

Tree

Prickly Paperbark

Melaleuca Styphelioides

FullUSDA 9–9
Prickly Phlox (Linanthus Californicus) — making it an ideal choice for rock gardens and coastal settings

Perennial

Prickly Phlox

Linanthus Californicus

FullUSDA 9–11
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — Its leaves and stems are covered with spiny prickles

Annual

Prickly Poppy

Argemone Munita

FullUSDA 3–10
'Pride and Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — The Sedum hybrid 'Pride and Joy' is a compact

'Pride and Joy' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full
Pride Of Madeira (Echium Candicans) — This fast-growing perennial is native to Madeira; adds a bold and dramatic touch to any landscape with its, image 97

Shrub

Pride Of Madeira

Echium Candicans

FullUSDA 9–11
Primadonna White Coneflower (Echinacea 'Primadonna White') — The Echinacea 'Primadonna White,' commonly known as the Primadonna White Coneflower

Perennial

Primadonna White Coneflower

Echinacea 'Primadonna White'

FullUSDA 3–9
Primetime™ Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) — is a compact tropical houseplant with lime-green leaves traced in coral-pink veins

Primetime™ Nerve Plant

Fittonia albivenis

Full
Primrose Jasmine (Jasminum Angulare) — Thriving in USDA zones 8-10, it requires well-draining soil, partial to full sun, and moderate watering; as, image 53

Shrub

Primrose Jasmine

Jasminum Angulare

FullUSDA 8–10
Prince's Plume (Stanleya Pinnata) — consider its need for space to accommodate its height and potential reseeding

Perennial

Prince's Plume

Stanleya Pinnata

FullUSDA 9–10
Princess Caroline Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Princess Caroline') — Pennisetum 'Princess Caroline', esteemed for its vibrant burgundy foliage, is a warm-season

Grass

Princess Caroline Fountain Grass

Pennisetum 'Princess Caroline'

FullUSDA 8–10
Princess Flower (Tibouchina Urvilleana) — consider incorporating this lush shrub in a mixed border; offer ample water and fertilizer for optimal, image 142

Tree

Princess Flower

Tibouchina Urvilleana

FullUSDA 10–11
Princess Louise Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale 'Princess Louise') — the distinctive flowers make a bold statement from late spring to early summer

Perennial

Princess Louise Oriental Poppy

Papaver Orientale 'Princess Louise'

FullUSDA 3–8
Princeton Sentry Ginkgo Tree (Ginkgo Biloba 'Princeton Sentry') — The Princeton Sentry Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry') is a male cultivar

Tree

Princeton Sentry Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo Biloba 'Princeton Sentry'

FullUSDA 4–11

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