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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

Scarlet Flower Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet Scarlet) — Plant in full sun for optimal vigor and bloom density

Ground cover

Scarlet Flower Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet Scarlet

FullUSDA 4–11
Scarlet Gillia (Ipomopsis Aggregata) — ideal for adding vertical interest to any garden design; ideal for dry, well-drained soil and full sun, it blooms from

Perennial

Scarlet Gillia

Ipomopsis Aggregata

FullUSDA 3–5
Scarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium (Delphinium Cardinale) — It sports lush, lobed green leaves and thrives in well-drained soil with full to partial sun exposure

Perennial

Scarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium

Delphinium Cardinale

FullUSDA 11–11
Scarlet Monardella (Monardella Macrantha) — thriving in USDA zones 8-10

Ground cover

Scarlet Monardella

Monardella Macrantha

FullUSDA 6–10
Scarlet Oak (Quercus Coccinea) — is a striking deciduous tree renowned for its vibrant autumnal display; but the true spectacle arrives in fall when the leaves

Tree

Scarlet Oak

Quercus Coccinea

FullUSDA 7–7
'Scarlet Ribbons' Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) — It grows 16-18 inches tall and spreads 16-20 inches

'Scarlet Ribbons' Threadleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis verticillata

Full
Scarlet River Lily (Schizostylis Coccinea) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil

Bulb

Scarlet River Lily

Schizostylis Coccinea

FullUSDA 6–9
Scarlet Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Coccineus) — Blooms mid-summer to early fall, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, while being deer-resistant

Shrub

Scarlet Rose Mallow

Hibiscus Coccineus

FullUSDA 5–8
Scarlet Runner Bean (Phaseolus Coccineus) — They boast bright red flowers and sprout tender, edible pods typically harvested at 4 to 6 inches long

Vegetable

Scarlet Runner Bean

Phaseolus Coccineus

FullUSDA 8–11
Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens) is a vibrant perennial that thrives in USDA zones 10-11

Annual

Scarlet Sage

Salvia Splendens

FullUSDA 8–10
Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens 'Paul') — Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Paul') is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking red blooms

Annual

Scarlet Sage

Salvia Splendens 'Paul'

FullUSDA 8–10
Scarlet Trumpet Vine (Distictis Buccinatoria) — it spans 20-30ft in length and up to 10ft in width

Vine

Scarlet Trumpet Vine

Distictis Buccinatoria

FullUSDA 9–11
Scented Geranium (Pelargonium (Scented Types)) — including bees and butterflies; regular watering is recommended

Perennial

Scented Geranium

Pelargonium (Scented Types)

FullUSDA 9–11
'Scentsation' Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) — It grows 8-10 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide, ideal for trellises, fences, and large containers

'Scentsation' Honeysuckle

Lonicera periclymenum

Full
Schoodic Jack Pine (Pinus Banksiana 'Schoodic') — reaching only 1-2 feet in height while spreading up to 10 feet wide

Conifer

Schoodic Jack Pine

Pinus Banksiana 'Schoodic'

FullUSDA 3–4
Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils

Shrub

Scotch Broom

Cytisus X Praecox

FullUSDA 6–11
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Ideal for adding color to borders and wild garden areas; prune after flowering to maintain shape and control, image 100

Shrub

Scotch Broom

Cytisus Scoparius

FullUSDA 6–11
Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — This small deciduous tree matures to a height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread

Tree

Scotch Laburnum

Laburnum Alpinum

FullUSDA 4–7
Scotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — moss-like carpet of golden-green

Ground cover

Scotch Moss

Sagina Subulata 'Aurea'

FullUSDA 4–10
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — Boasting a conical shape in youth, it becomes more irregular with age

Conifer

Scotch Pine

Pinus Sylvestris

FullUSDA 4–10
Scottish Heather (Calluna Vulgaris) — this plant boasts a profusion of tiny

Broadleaf Evergreen

Scottish Heather

Calluna Vulgaris

FullUSDA 4–9
Scouler's Willow (Salix Scouleriana) — which measure about 2 to 4 inches in length

Tree

Scouler's Willow

Salix Scouleriana

FullUSDA 8–8
Screwbean Mesquite (Prosopis Pubescens) — The Screwbean Mesquite (Prosopis pubescens) is a drought-tolerant

Tree

Screwbean Mesquite

Prosopis Pubescens

FullUSDA 8–11
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) — silvery-green leaves that reach up to 3 inches in length; green and yellow flowers in the garden

Shrub

Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae Rhamnoides

FullUSDA 3–8

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