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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

Purple European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Atropurpunicea') — the Purple European Beech forms a dense

Tree

Purple European Beech

Fagus Sylvatica 'Atropurpunicea'

FullUSDA 4–7
Purple Fan Flower (Scaevola 'Purple Fan') — is a vibrant asset to any garden that offers a unique aesthetic appeal

Ground cover

Purple Fan Flower

Scaevola 'Purple Fan'

FullUSDA 9–10
Purple Flame Phlox (Phlox Flame‚Ñ¢ Series Purple) — is a compact perennial reaching about 1.5 feet tall and 1 foot wide

Perennial

Purple Flame Phlox

Phlox Flame‚Ñ¢ Series Purple

FullUSDA 3–8
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — The foliage turns a pleasing yellow to orange color in the fall, extending the shrub's ornamental, image 59

Shrub

Purple Flowering Raspberry

Rubus Odoratus

FullUSDA 3–8
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Purpureum) — although it's relatively drought-tolerant once established

Grass

Purple Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Purpureum

FullUSDA 8–11
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — purple flowers in the garden

Grass

Purple Fountain Grass

Pennisetum 'Rubrum'

FullUSDA 9–11
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — Prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established; perennial / shrub with blue blooms

Perennial

Purple Garden Sage

Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens'

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Haze Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Lo & Behold® 'Purple Haze') — reaches a height and spread of around 2-3 feet

Shrub

Purple Haze Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Lo & Behold® 'Purple Haze'

FullUSDA 5–9
Purple Haze Hummingbird Mint (Agastache 'Purple Haze') — is a perennial prized for its long

Perennial

Purple Haze Hummingbird Mint

Agastache 'Purple Haze'

FullUSDA 5–10
Purple Heart, Purple Queen (Tradescantia Pallida 'Purpurea') — so handling with gloves is recommended

Ground cover

Purple Heart, Purple Queen

Tradescantia Pallida 'Purpurea'

FullUSDA 9–10
Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) — The Heliotropium arborescens 'Purple' is a fragrant

Purple Heliotrope

Heliotropium arborescens

Full
Purple Hop Bush (Dodonaea Viscosa 'Purpurea') — Its striking purple-bronze leaves and papery seed capsules add year-round color contrast to landscapes

Shrub

Purple Hop Bush

Dodonaea Viscosa 'Purpurea'

FullUSDA 8–11
Purple Iceplant (Drosanthemum Hispidum) — which also help to reduce water loss

Ground cover

Purple Iceplant

Drosanthemum Hispidum

FullUSDA 9–10
Purple Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Purpurea) — grouped in tiered whorls that encircle the stem and create a striking contrast; the Purple Jerusalem Sage is low

Shrub

Purple Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Purpurea

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Lampranthus (Lampranthus Productus) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and requires minimal water

Succulent

Purple Lampranthus

Lampranthus Productus

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Leaf Acacia (Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea') — This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun and well-drained soils

Tree

Purple Leaf Acacia

Acacia Baileyana 'Purpurea'

FullUSDA 8–11
Purple-Leaf European Birch (Betula Pendula 'Purpurea') — making it a striking feature in any landscape

Tree

Purple-Leaf European Birch

Betula Pendula 'Purpurea'

FullUSDA 3–9
Purpleleaf Sand Cherry (Prunus X Cistena) — While these berries are attractive; shrub / tree for full

Shrub

Purpleleaf Sand Cherry

Prunus X Cistena

FullUSDA 5–10
Purple-Leaf Winter Creeper (Euonymus Fortunei 'Colorata') — With a spread of 4-6 feet and a height reaching 1-2 feet

Ground cover

Purple-Leaf Winter Creeper

Euonymus Fortunei 'Colorata'

FullUSDA 5–10
Purple-Leaved Filbert (Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea') — Ideal for adding contrast in borders, it thrives in well-drained soil under full to partial sun; a cultivar

Shrub

Purple-Leaved Filbert

Corylus Maxima 'Purpurea'

FullUSDA 5–8
Purple Lilac Vine (Hardenbergia Violacea) — purple flowers in the garden

Vine

Purple Lilac Vine

Hardenbergia Violacea

FullUSDA 9–10
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — also known as Lily Magnolia or Woody-Orchid; with a USDA hardiness rating of zones 5 through 8

Shrub

Purple Lilly Magnolia

Magnolia Liliiflora

FullUSDA 6–10
Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis Spectabilis) — As a warm-season perennial grass native to the eastern United States

Grass

Purple Lovegrass

Eragrostis Spectabilis

FullUSDA 7–10
Purple Moor Grass (Molinia Caerulea 'Moorhexe') — commonly known as Purple Moor Grass

Grass

Purple Moor Grass

Molinia Caerulea 'Moorhexe'

FullUSDA 5–8

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