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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

Quick Fire Fab® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — then blush bright pink and red from the base upward

Shrub

Quick Fire Fab® Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata

FullUSDA 5–8
Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — with attractive fall foliage

Shrub

Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata

FullUSDA 5–8
Quince (Cydonia Oblonga) — Integrating this tree into a landscape offers both culinary and ornamental utility; pink and white flowers in the garden

Tree

Quince

Cydonia Oblonga

FullUSDA 5–8
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — This slow-growing tree tolerates drought well and thrives in zones 9-11

Succulent

Quiver Tree, Kokerboom

Aloe Dichotoma

FullUSDA 10–11
Rabbitbrush (Ericameria Nauseosa) — The plant requires minimal supplemental water once established; noted for its bright yellow flowers in late, image 90

Shrub

Rabbitbrush

Ericameria Nauseosa

FullUSDA 11–11
Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — It's important to note that while Rabbit Ears Plant is a stunner in the garden

Perennial

Rabbit Ears Plant

Ruttya Fruticosa

FullUSDA 8–11
Radiation Orange Lantana (Lantana 'Radiation') — a vibrant perennial with clusters of fiery orange flowers

Shrub

Radiation Orange Lantana

Lantana 'Radiation'

FullUSDA 9–11
Rad Raz® Dahlia (Dahlia variabilis) — double blooms in deep pink to raspberry-red above dark green foliage

Rad Raz® Dahlia

Dahlia variabilis

Full
Radyod Knock Out® Shrub Rose (Rosa 'Radyod' Knock Out) — Full sun exposure ensures optimal flowering performance

Shrub

Radyod Knock Out® Shrub Rose

Rosa 'Radyod' Knock Out

FullUSDA 6–10
Rainbow Bush (Portulacaria Afra 'Variegata') — With its cream and shades of pale green variegated leaves; it offers a striking contrast and visual appeal

Ground cover

Rainbow Bush

Portulacaria Afra 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 9–11
Rainbow Sunrise (Phormium Tenax 'Maori Sunrise') — is a vibrant perennial with striking

Perennial

Rainbow Sunrise

Phormium Tenax 'Maori Sunrise'

FullUSDA 9–10
Rain Lily Prairie Sunset (Zephyranthes 'Prairie Sunset') — hence the name "Rain Lily." It\'s advisable to plant the bulbs about 2-3 inches deep and, image 43

Bulb

Rain Lily Prairie Sunset

Zephyranthes 'Prairie Sunset'

FullUSDA 8–10
Ramapo Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Ramapo') — Perfect for borders or mass plantings, 'Ramapo' provides year-round interest with minimal maintenance

Shrub

Ramapo Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Ramapo'

FullUSDA 4–7
Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — and space them about 6 to 8 inches apart to allow for proper growth and ventilation; perennial for full or half

Perennial

Ranunculus

Ranunculus Asiaticus

FullUSDA 10–10
Ranunculus, Improved (Ranunculus Hybrids) — is an ornamental plant distinguished by its layered

Perennial

Ranunculus, Improved

Ranunculus Hybrids

FullUSDA 10–10
Raspberry (Rubus Niveus) — green foliage and prickly stems; by late summer to early fall, the plant yields its signature deep purple-black, image 111

Shrub

Raspberry

Rubus Niveus

FullUSDA 7–9
Raspberry Wine Bee Balm (Monarda 'Raspberry Wine') — Monarda 'Raspberry Wine' offers vibrant raspberry-pink blooms atop 2-3ft stems

Perennial

Raspberry Wine Bee Balm

Monarda 'Raspberry Wine'

FullUSDA 4–8
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium Yuccifolium) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought and poor soils; commonly

Perennial

Rattlesnake Master

Eryngium Yuccifolium

FullUSDA 3–8
Rave® Reblooming hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) — or saturated pink depending on soil pH

Rave® Reblooming hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

Full
Raywood Ash (Fraxinus Angustifolia 'Raywood') — This ash variety is drought-tolerant once established

Tree

Raywood Ash

Fraxinus Angustifolia 'Raywood'

FullUSDA 3–9
'Razzle Dazzle' Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma hybrid) — It matures just 2-4 inches tall and spreads 20-24 inches

'Razzle Dazzle' Hardy Ice Plant

Delosperma hybrid

Full
Really Red II Petunia — or Petunia 'Really Red II'

Really Red II Petunia

Petunia

Full
Rebecca Clematis (Clematis 'Rebecca') — A vigorous climber, it reaches up to 6-9 feet in height

Vine

Rebecca Clematis

Clematis 'Rebecca'

FullUSDA 4–9
Red Acacia (Acacia Seyal) — The Red Acacia, or Acacia seyal, is a resilient deciduous tree thriving in arid climates; this hardy plant favors well-drained

Tree

Red Acacia

Acacia Seyal

FullUSDA 8–11

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