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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

Royal Purple Sage (Salvia Muelleri) — This hardy plant typically reaches a height of 18 to 24 inches and spreads about 24 to 30 inches wide

Broadleaf Evergreen

Royal Purple Sage

Salvia Muelleri

FullUSDA 8–10
Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — maroon-purple leaves that deepen to near-black in sun

Shrub

Royal Purple Smoketree

Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple'

FullUSDA 10–10
'Royal Raspberry' Anise Hyssop (Agastache hybrid) — The Agastache hybrid 'Royal Raspberry' is a mounded perennial with rosy purple

'Royal Raspberry' Anise Hyssop

Agastache hybrid

Full
Royal Sunset Climbing Rose (Rosa 'Royal Sunset') — Fragrant flowers bloom from late spring till frost in hardiness zones 5-9, requiring full sun

Vine

Royal Sunset Climbing Rose

Rosa 'Royal Sunset'

FullUSDA 5–9
Rozanne Cranesbill (Geranium 'Rozanne') — highlighted by dark maroon veining

Ground cover

Rozanne Cranesbill

Geranium 'Rozanne'

FullUSDA 2–10
Rubber Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus Nauseosus) — making it a dual-purpose choice in a landscape design where functionality meets aesthetics

Shrub

Rubber Rabbitbrush

Chrysothamnus Nauseosus

FullUSDA 6–9
Ruby Giant Coneflower (Echinacea 'Ruby Giant') — and resistant to drought once established

Perennial

Ruby Giant Coneflower

Echinacea 'Ruby Giant'

FullUSDA 3–9
Ruby Glow Manuka Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Ruby Glow') — enchants with deep burgundy foliage and prolific

Shrub

Ruby Glow Manuka Tea Tree

Leptospermum Scoparium 'Ruby Glow'

FullUSDA 9–10
Ruby Glow Sedum (Sedum 'Ruby Glow') — this succulent thrives in full sun to partial shade

Ground cover

Ruby Glow Sedum

Sedum 'Ruby Glow'

FullUSDA 4–9
Ruby Grass (Melinis Nerviglumis) — it produces airy plumes that rise above the foliage

Ground cover

Ruby Grass

Melinis Nerviglumis

FullUSDA 6–11
Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — upright stems approximately 6 to 8 inches tall

Ground cover

Ruby Necklace

Othonna Capensis

FullUSDA 8–10
'Ruby Riot' Hybrid Spring Phlox (Phlox hybrid) — The Phlox hybrid 'Ruby Riot' is a low

'Ruby Riot' Hybrid Spring Phlox

Phlox hybrid

Full
Ruby Slippers (Echeveria Harmsii 'Ruby Slippers') — lance-shaped leaves with a velvety texture

Succulent

Ruby Slippers

Echeveria Harmsii 'Ruby Slippers'

FullUSDA 9–10
Ruby Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — information and resources

Ruby Smooth hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens

Full
Ruby Star Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star') — This hardy variety thrives in full sun and establishes well in zones 3-9

Perennial

Ruby Star Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'

FullUSDA 3–9
Rue Anemone (Anemonella Thalictroides) — Rue Anemone (Anemonella thalictroides) is a delicate, woodland perennial, thriving in partial to full shade

Perennial

Rue Anemone

Anemonella Thalictroides

FullUSDA 4–9
Ruffles Echeveria (Echeveria 'Ruffles') — blue-green leaves with a waxy sheen and pinkish-red edges

Succulent

Ruffles Echeveria

Echeveria 'Ruffles'

FullUSDA 9–10
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — making it a suitable addition for a low-maintenance

Shrub

Rugosa Rose

Rosa Rugosa

FullUSDA 8–11
Running Gum (Eucalyptus grandis) — providing both grandiose scale and ample shade

Tree

Running Gum

Eucalyptus grandis

FullUSDA 9–11
Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) — but it should be placed with consideration due to its potential invasiveness in some regions; regular pruning may be

Shrub

Russian Olive

Elaeagnus angustifolia

FullUSDA 3–7
Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex) — The Russian Pea Shrub, Caragana frutex, is a hardy deciduous legume, maturing to 12-15 ft

Shrub

Russian Pea Shrub

Caragana frutex

FullUSDA 2–7
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — perennial for full; enriching the biodiversity of their garden

Perennial

Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia

FullUSDA 2–11
Rusty Blackhaw, Rusty Nannyberry (Viburnum rufidulum) — scientifically known as Viburnum rufidulum

Shrub

Rusty Blackhaw, Rusty Nannyberry

Viburnum rufidulum

FullUSDA 5–9
Rusty Leaf Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) — making it an excellent choice for larger gardens or parks; full sun to partial shade conditions are ideal

Tree

Rusty Leaf Fig

Ficus rubiginosa

FullUSDA 9–11

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