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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

Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — gold flowers in the garden

Grass

Rusty Sedge

Carex subfusca

FullUSDA 5–10
Ryegrass (Lolium Sp.) — It is well-suited for temperate climates, favoring full sun exposure but capable of tolerating light shade, image 32

Grass

Ryegrass

Lolium Sp.

FullUSDA 2–9
Sacahuista (Nolina microcarpa) — grass for full or half

Grass

Sacahuista

Nolina microcarpa

FullUSDA 5–11
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — consider its mystical ambiance and potential size; it prefers well-draining soil

Ground cover

Sacred Datura

Datura wrightii

FullUSDA 5–9
Safari Conebush (Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset') — a striking evergreen shrub

Shrub

Safari Conebush

Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset'

FullUSDA 9–11
Safari Goldstrike Conebush (Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike') — reaching up to 4-6 feet in height and 3-5 feet in width

Shrub

Safari Goldstrike Conebush

Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike'

FullUSDA 9–10
Safari Yellow Marigold (Tagetes Patula 'Safari Yellow') — Reaching heights of 10-12 inches, with a similar spread, this plant thrives in full sun and

Annual

Safari Yellow Marigold

Tagetes Patula 'Safari Yellow'

FullUSDA 3–10
Saffron Buckwheat (Eriogonum crocatum) — Bearing striking sulfur-yellow flower clusters in spring-summer above woolly

Ground cover

Saffron Buckwheat

Eriogonum crocatum

FullUSDA 9–9
Sage (Salvia) — Proven Winners - OutShine™ Orchid - sage - Salvia pink orchid pink plant details, information and resources

Sage

Salvia

Full
'Sage Advice' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — It matures at 32-36 inches tall and 28-32 inches wide

'Sage Advice' Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Full
Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — Each flower has a delicate yellow center; making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping

Ground cover

Sageleaf Rockrose

Cistus Salviifolius

FullUSDA 8–10
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — but it is particularly important to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot; it's important to note that the leaflets, image 59

Palm

Sago Palm

Cycas Revoluta

FullUSDA 8–11
Saguaro (Carnegiea Gigantea) — The Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is an iconic cactus native to the Sonoran Desert; adding to their distinctive silhouette

Cactus

Saguaro

Carnegiea Gigantea

FullUSDA 10–10
Saharan Cypress (Cupressus Dupreziana) — the Saharan Cypress requires full sun exposure and well-drained soil

Conifer

Saharan Cypress

Cupressus Dupreziana

FullUSDA 9–10
Sakura Japanese Cherry (Prunus Shimidsu 'Sakura') — renowned for its vibrant display of pink flowers in spring; offering a canopy that provides dappled shade

Tree

Sakura Japanese Cherry

Prunus Shimidsu 'Sakura'

FullUSDA 3–9
Salad Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum "Salad') — Ideal for small spaces, this variety reaches a manageable height of about 3-4 feet

Vegetable

Salad Tomato

Solanum Lycopersicum "Salad'

FullUSDA 3–10
Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — Native to the Pacific Northwest

Shrub

Salmonberry

Rubus Spectabilis

FullUSDA 3–10
Salmon Gum (Eucalyptus Salmonophloia) — it is crucial to understand that while the Salmon Gum is both beautiful and functional

Tree

Salmon Gum

Eucalyptus Salmonophloia

FullUSDA 9–11
Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — drawing in pollinators like bees and hummingbirds

Shrub

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage

Salvia Coahuilensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — Ideal for part to full shade

Perennial

Samobor Cranesbill

Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor

FullUSDA 4–9
San Antonio Sage (Salvia 'Sierra De San Antonio') — This drought-tolerant plant matures to 2 feet in height and spreads up to 2 to 3 feet

Perennial

San Antonio Sage

Salvia 'Sierra De San Antonio'

FullUSDA 8–10
Sandankwa Viburnum (Viburnum Suspensum) — scientifically known as Viburnum suspensum

Shrub

Sandankwa Viburnum

Viburnum Suspensum

FullUSDA 8–10
Sandberg Bluegrass (Poa Secunda) — this grass prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soils

Grass

Sandberg Bluegrass

Poa Secunda

FullUSDA 3–9
Sand Hickory (Carya Pallida) — The Sand Hickory (Carya pallida) is a hardy deciduous tree, thriving in well-drained sandy soils

Tree

Sand Hickory

Carya Pallida

FullUSDA 5–10

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