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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

Reticulated Iris (Iris Reticulata) — The Reticulated Iris (Iris reticulata) is a spring-blooming bulbous perennial

Perennial

Reticulated Iris

Iris Reticulata

FullUSDA 5–9
Rex Begonia (Begonia 'Rex') — it will re-emerge with vigor in the spring; perennial for full or half or shade

Perennial

Rex Begonia

Begonia 'Rex'

FullUSDA 3–10
Reynolds Aloe (Aloe Massawana) — but it should be protected from frost to prevent damage to the foliage and blooms; where it thrives in rugged, image 91

Succulent

Reynolds Aloe

Aloe Massawana

FullUSDA 9–11
Rheinland False Spirea (Astilbe 'Rheinland') — it thrives in part to full shade with moist

Perennial

Rheinland False Spirea

Astilbe 'Rheinland'

FullUSDA 4–9
Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'April Song') — Rhododendron 'April Song' is an evergreen shrub that typically reaches 4-6 feet in height and spread

Shrub

Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'April Song'

FullUSDA 5–6
Rhythmic Blue® Reblooming Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) — This Proven Winners® Rhythmic Blue® selection matures 36-48 inches tall and wide

Rhythmic Blue® Reblooming Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

Full
Ribbon Dance™ Silver Staghorn Fern (Platycerium veitchii) — is a compact houseplant with upright

Ribbon Dance™ Silver Staghorn Fern

Platycerium veitchii

Full
Ribbon Fan Palm (Livistona Decipiens) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring well-draining soil

Palm

Ribbon Fan Palm

Livistona Decipiens

FullUSDA 9–11
Richard's Red Monkey Flower (Mimulus 'Richard's Red') — Mimulus 'Richard's Red', a vibrant perennial, features striking crimson blooms with a luscious velvety

Perennial

Richard's Red Monkey Flower

Mimulus 'Richard's Red'

FullUSDA 9–10
Richly Red™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — It grows 8-16 inches tall and spreads 12-18 inches with a tidy, mounded habit

Richly Red™ cuphea

Cuphea procumbens

Full
Rico Suave™ Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) — It grows 4 feet tall and up to 5 feet wide

Rico Suave™ Tropical Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Full
Ripple Jade (Crassula 'Ripple Jade') — The Crassula 'Ripple Jade' is a sculptural succulent that showcases wavy

Shrub

Ripple Jade

Crassula 'Ripple Jade'

FullUSDA 9–11
'Riptide' Stoke's Aster (Stokesia laevis) — The Stokesia laevis 'Riptide' is a mounded perennial with green foliage and periwinkle-blue

'Riptide' Stoke's Aster

Stokesia laevis

Full
Rise Up Emberays® Rose (Rosa x) — is a deciduous shrub rose with sherbet-orange blooms

Rise Up Emberays® Rose

Rosa x

Full
Riverbank Grape (Vitis Riparia) — particularly flourishing along riverbanks; its leaves span 4-7 inches, turning vibrant yellow in fall, image 58

Vine

Riverbank Grape

Vitis Riparia

FullUSDA 3–8
River Birch (Betula Nigra) — It is resistant to birch borer and tolerates wet conditions

Tree

River Birch

Betula Nigra

FullUSDA 4–9
River She-Oak (Casuarina Cunninghamiana) — adding auditory charm to landscapes

Tree

River She-Oak

Casuarina Cunninghamiana

FullUSDA 9–10
River Wattle (Acacia Cognata) — forming a rounded or slightly weeping canopy that radiates a lush aesthetic

Tree

River Wattle

Acacia Cognata

FullUSDA 8–11
Rizzini's Justicia (Justicia Rizzinii) — Justicia rizzinii is sure to be a dazzling highlight in your client's garden

Shrub

Rizzini's Justicia

Justicia Rizzinii

FullUSDA 8–11
Robin Hill Serviceberry (Amelanchier X Grandiflora 'Robin Hill') — The Robin Hill Serviceberry (Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill') is a versatile

Tree

Robin Hill Serviceberry

Amelanchier X Grandiflora 'Robin Hill'

FullUSDA 4–8
Robust Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus Fasciculatus) — Suited for USDA Zone 9-11, it thrives in well-drained soils with full sun exposure

Cactus

Robust Hedgehog Cactus

Echinocereus Fasciculatus

FullUSDA 8–10
Robyn Gordon Grevillea (Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon') — Low maintenance, it requires well-draining soil and occasional pruning to maintain shape

Ground cover

Robyn Gordon Grevillea

Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon'

FullUSDA 9–11
Rock Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Horizontalis) — these blossoms give way to tiny round red berries

Ground cover

Rock Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Horizontalis

FullUSDA 4–10
'Rocket's Red Glare' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — It grows 30-36 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

'Rocket's Red Glare' Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia hybrid

Full

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