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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

Red Flame Phlox (Phlox Flame™ Series Red) — part of the Phlox Flame™ Series

Perennial

Red Flame Phlox

Phlox Flame™ Series Red

FullUSDA 3–8
Red Flower Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet Red) — The Rosa 'Flower Carpet Red,' commonly referred to as Red Flower Carpet Rose

Ground cover

Red Flower Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet Red

FullUSDA 4–10
Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — the Red Flowering Flax is a boon - it beckons bees and butterflies to the garden

Annual

Red Flowering Flax

Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum'

FullUSDA 3–10
Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — though young trees will benefit from regular watering during prolonged dry spells

Tree

Red-Flowering Gum

Corymbia Ficifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Red Fox Speedwell (Veronica Spicata 'Red Fox') — commonly known as Red Fox Speedwell

Perennial

Red Fox Speedwell

Veronica Spicata 'Red Fox'

FullUSDA 4–8
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — unmistakable bark peels away in strips to reveal a patchwork of grays; with a canopy spread of up to 80 feet, image 77

Tree

Red Gum

Eucalyptus Camaldulensis

FullUSDA 9–10
Red Heart Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus Syr. 'Red Heart') — The 'Red Heart' Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syr.) is a robust

Shrub

Red Heart Rose Of Sharon

Hibiscus Syr. 'Red Heart'

FullUSDA 5–8
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — including those that are dry or occasionally wet.<br><br>A defining trait of the Red Hickory is its bark

Tree

Red Hickory

Carya Ovalis

FullUSDA 5–10
Red Hooks Grevillea (Grevillea 'Red Hooks') — Grevillea 'Red Hooks' is an evergreen shrub

Shrub

Red Hooks Grevillea

Grevillea 'Red Hooks'

FullUSDA 9–10
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — red flowers in the garden; which are about 8 to 12 inches in length that adorn the tree in mid to late, image 143

Tree

Red Horsechestnut

Aesculus X Carnea

FullUSDA 3–10
Red Hot Phlox (Phlox drummondii) — It grows 10-16 inches tall and wide, with a tidy, rounded habit suited to close spacing

Red Hot Phlox

Phlox drummondii

Full
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — commonly known as the Red Hot Poker

Perennial

Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia Uvaria

FullUSDA 5–10
Red-Hot-Poker, Torch Lily (Kniphofia Thompsoni) — Drought-resistant once established

Perennial

Red-Hot-Poker, Torch Lily

Kniphofia Thompsoni

FullUSDA 5–9
Red II Purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) — It grows 4-8 inches tall and spreads 12-16 inches, blooming from planting to frost

Red II Purslane

Portulaca umbraticola

Full
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — As a key element in landscape design; making it an excellent choice as a shade or specimen

Tree

Red Ironbark

Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea'

FullUSDA 9–11
Red Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Rubrum') — is a culturally significant and striking ornamental tree

Tree

Red Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Rubrum'

FullUSDA 5–9
Red Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — These radiant crabapples persist through winter

Tree

Red Jewel Crabapple

Malus 'Red Jewel'

FullUSDA 4–10
Red Knock Out&reg; Rose (Rosa 'Radrazz' Knock Out) — With a moderate mature height and spread of about 3 to 4 feet, image 29

Shrub

Red Knock Out&reg; Rose

Rosa 'Radrazz' Knock Out

FullUSDA 6–11
Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — It is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun to part shade, and requires minimal care

Shrub

Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration'

FullUSDA 4–9
Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Atropurpurea') — making it ideal for hedging or as a focal point

Shrub

Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'

FullUSDA 7–10
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — *Rosa glauca* (Red-leaved Rose) charms with steely blue-gray leaves contrasted by subtle pink blooms; fall brings decorative

Shrub

Red-Leaved Rose

Rosa Glauca

FullUSDA 8–9
Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — scientifically named Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'

Ground cover

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift

Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia'

FullUSDA 2–9
Red Mallow (Pavonia Missionum) — Red Mallow (Pavonia missionum) is a vibrant, herbaceous perennial that thrives in full sun to partial shade

Shrub

Red Mallow

Pavonia Missionum

FullUSDA 7–11
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — tree for full or half

Tree

Red Maple

Acer Rubrum

FullUSDA 3–10

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