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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

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — It forms a mounding, trailing plant 4-8 inches tall and 12-16 inches wide

Purslane

Portulaca oleracea

Full
Pussy Ears (Calochortus Tolmiei) — notable for their delicate beauty and ease of care

Perennial

Pussy Ears

Calochortus Tolmiei

FullUSDA 5–9
Pussytoes (Antennaria Plantaginifolia) — commonly known as Pussytoes

Ground cover

Pussytoes

Antennaria Plantaginifolia

FullUSDA 3–8
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — and can reach up to 3 to 4 feet in length and 1.5 to 2 inches wide

Succulent

Puya Bromeliad

Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea

FullUSDA 10–11
Pyracantha (Pyracantha Spp. Hybrids) — glossy green leaves remain evergreen in milder climates

Shrub

Pyracantha

Pyracantha Spp. Hybrids

FullUSDA 6–10
Pyramidal Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Pyramidalis') — The Pyramidal Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis') is an evergreen conifer

Conifer

Pyramidal Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Pyramidalis'

FullUSDA 4–8
Pyramidal European Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus 'Fastigiata') — demonstrating a strong tolerance to a variety of soil types

Tree

Pyramidal European Hornbeam

Carpinus Betulus 'Fastigiata'

FullUSDA 5–7
Pyrenees Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Congestus) — scientifically referred to as Cotoneaster congestus

Ground cover

Pyrenees Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Congestus

FullUSDA 6–10
Quadricolor Century Plant (Agave Lophantha 'Quadricolor') — It spans up to 2 feet in diameter

Succulent

Quadricolor Century Plant

Agave Lophantha 'Quadricolor'

FullUSDA 9–11
Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — with only the female plants bearing its fruits

Shrub

Quail Bush

Atriplex Lentiformis

FullUSDA 8–10
Quaking Aspen (Populus Tremuloides) — heart-shaped leaves and striking white bark

Tree

Quaking Aspen

Populus Tremuloides

FullUSDA 4–11
Quaking Grass (Briza Media) — Preferring full sun or partial shade, it's suitable for well-drained soils; grass with gold and green and yellow blooms

Grass

Quaking Grass

Briza Media

FullUSDA 4–10
Queen Anne Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus 'Queen Anne') — evergreen leaves extending to about 2 ft in length

Perennial

Queen Anne Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus 'Queen Anne'

FullUSDA 7–11
Queen Elizabeth Rose (Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth') — reaching up to 5-7 feet in height and spreading 3-4 feet wide

Shrub

Queen Elizabeth Rose

Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth'

FullUSDA 5–9
Queen Emma Crinum Lily (Crinum Augustum 'Queen Emma') — The Queen Emma Crinum Lily is a striking tropical perennial

Bulb

Queen Emma Crinum Lily

Crinum Augustum 'Queen Emma'

FullUSDA 4–11
Queen Emma Lily (Crinum Splendens) — is a striking perennial with long

Bulb

Queen Emma Lily

Crinum Splendens

FullUSDA 9–11
'Queen Nectarine' Anise Hyssop (Agastache hybrid) — The Agastache hybrid 'Queen Nectarine' is a mounded perennial with peach-orange flower spikes

'Queen Nectarine' Anise Hyssop

Agastache hybrid

Full
Queen Of Hearts Geranium (Pelargonium 'Queen Of Hearts') — mounded foliage reaching up to 18 inches in height and spread

Perennial

Queen Of Hearts Geranium

Pelargonium 'Queen Of Hearts'

FullUSDA 9–10
Queen Of Sweden David Austin Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Queen Of Sweden') — The Rosa 'Queen of Sweden' is a captivating David Austin English Rose showcasing

Shrub

Queen Of Sweden David Austin Rose

Rosa David Austin 'Queen Of Sweden'

FullUSDA 6–11
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — bulb for full or half

Bulb

Queen Of The Night Tulip

Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night'

FullUSDA 3–8
Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana) — creating a visually pleasing umbrella-like silhouette; which is advantageous for those wishing to achieve a mature look

Palm

Queen Palm

Syagrus Romanzoffiana

FullUSDA 10–10
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — Minimalist foliage unfolds into large, lobed leaves, while bell-shaped flowers adorn the tree in spring

Tree

Queensland Bottle Tree

Brachychiton Rupestris

FullUSDA 9–11
Queen's Wreath, Sandpaper Vine (Petrea Volubilis) — Annual pruning is advisable to maintain desired shape and promote healthier blooms; purple flowers with a

Vine

Queen's Wreath, Sandpaper Vine

Petrea Volubilis

FullUSDA 10–10
Queen Victoria Agave (Agave Victoriae-Reginae) — perfect for creating defined accents in rock gardens or xeriscapes; showcasing its geometric, image 66

Succulent

Queen Victoria Agave

Agave Victoriae-Reginae

FullUSDA 8–11

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