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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 Needlegrass (Nassella Pulchra) — It thrives in full sun, reaching 1 to 2 ft high, with distinctive purple tinges atop slender, erect stems

Grass

Purple Needlegrass

Nassella Pulchra

FullUSDA 7–10
Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — creating a delightful visual contrast against the shrub's dark green

Vine

Purple Nightshade

Solanum Xanti

FullUSDA 10–11
Purple Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata) — This tree is remarkably versatile; providing a display that both the client and their visitors will, image 132

Tree

Purple Orchid Tree

Bauhinia Variegata

FullUSDA 9–10
Purple Or Gray Sage (Salvia Leucophylla) — enhancing the ecological diversity of the landscape.<br><br>Adaptable and drought-tolerant

Shrub

Purple Or Gray Sage

Salvia Leucophylla

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Passion Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Purple Passion') — especially during dry periods

Broadleaf Evergreen

Purple Passion Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Purple Passion'

FullUSDA 4–7
Purple People Eater Mangave (Mangave 'Purple People Eater') — Mangave 'Purple People Eater' is a striking succulent hybrid featuring rosettes with long

Succulent

Purple People Eater Mangave

Mangave 'Purple People Eater'

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) — or Hibiscus syriacus Purple Pillar®

Shrub

Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

FullUSDA 5–8
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea Purpurea) — with a spread of approximately 0.5 to 1 feet; this clover thrives in full sun and is well-adapted to dry

Shrub

Purple Prairie Clover

Dalea Purpurea

FullUSDA 3–8
Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac&trade;) — a characteristic inherent to many cacti

Cactus

Purple Prickly Pear

Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac&trade;

FullUSDA 9–11
Purple Queen Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Purple Queen') — The Bougainvillea 'Purple Queen' is an evergreen climber known for vibrant magenta-purple bracts

Shrub

Purple Queen Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Purple Queen'

FullUSDA 10–11
Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage (Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain') — Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade, preferring well-drained soil

Perennial

Purple Rain Whorled Clary Sage

Salvia Verticillata 'Purple Rain'

FullUSDA 6–9
Purple Rhododendron (Rhododendron x) — Proven Winners - Dandy Man® Purple - Rhododendron x purple plant details, information and resources

Purple Rhododendron

Rhododendron x

Full
Purple Robe Locust (Robinia X Ambigua 'Purple Robe') — with a spread of 20-30 ft

Tree

Purple Robe Locust

Robinia X Ambigua 'Purple Robe'

FullUSDA 11–11
Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — Its foliage consists of slightly hairy

Shrub

Purple Rockrose

Cistus Incanus

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Rockrose (Cistus X Purpureus) — Typically reaching a height of 3 to 4 feet and spreading out to a similar width

Shrub

Purple Rockrose

Cistus X Purpureus

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Rose (Rosa 'Purple') — they thrive in well-drained loamy soils with a pH range from 5.6 to 6.5

Shrub

Purple Rose

Rosa 'Purple'

FullUSDA 5–11
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — triangular leaves that fold down at night; mimicking the movement of butterfly wings

Bulb

Purple Shamrock

Oxalis Triangularis

FullUSDA 8–9
Purple Showers Viola (Viola Cornuta 'Purple Showers') — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it reaches 6-8 inches in height and spreads 10-12 inches

Annual

Purple Showers Viola

Viola Cornuta 'Purple Showers'

FullUSDA 4–10
Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Purpureus') — shrub / tree for full or half

Shrub

Purple Smoketree

Cotinus Coggygria 'Purpureus'

FullUSDA 3–11
'Purple Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox (Phlox hybrid) — Proven Winners - 'Purple Sprite' - Hybrid Spring Phlox - Phlox hybrid purple bright purple plant details

'Purple Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox

Phlox hybrid

Full
Purple Stonecrop (Sedum Spathulifolium 'Purpureum') — highly prized in landscape design for its ornamental foliage and hardy nature

Ground cover

Purple Stonecrop

Sedum Spathulifolium 'Purpureum'

FullUSDA 5–9
Purple Three Awn Grass (Aristida Purpurea) — particularly when back-lit by the sun

Grass

Purple Three Awn Grass

Aristida Purpurea

FullUSDA 9–10
Purple Toadflax (Linaria Purpurea) — It blooms from late spring to early fall, reaching heights of 2-3 feet with a spread of 12 inches; attracting, image 49

Herb

Purple Toadflax

Linaria Purpurea

FullUSDA 5–9
Purple Top Verbena (Verbena Bonariensis) — elegantly grouped at the tips of its stems; requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight a day to, image 64

Perennial

Purple Top Verbena

Verbena Bonariensis

FullUSDA 7–9

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