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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

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — Adapted to sandy soils, it spans 18-24 inches in height and width, requiring full sun

Perennial

Sea Dahlia

Dahlia Maritima

FullUSDA 9–10
Sea Holly (Eryngium Maritimum) — A resilient coastal plant; it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9

Perennial

Sea Holly

Eryngium Maritimum

FullUSDA 5–10
Sea Lavender (Limonium Perezii) — Its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest

Perennial

Sea Lavender

Limonium Perezii

FullUSDA 9–10
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — Preferring well-drained soils

Succulent

Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya

Dudleya Caespitosa

FullUSDA 11–11
Sea Pink (Armeria Maritima) — it is ideal for rock gardens; with its tufted evergreen foliage that forms a dense, image 93

Ground cover

Sea Pink

Armeria Maritima

FullUSDA 3–10
Seashore Artemisia (Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Brocade') — This drought-tolerant plant prefers well-drained soils and thrives in full sun

Shrub

Seashore Artemisia

Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Brocade'

FullUSDA 8–9
Seashore Paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum) — moderate watering helps maintain its vibrant character

Grass

Seashore Paspalum

Paspalum vaginatum

FullUSDA 1–11
Seaside Alder (Alnus maritima) — Ideal for naturalized areas and riparian settings

Shrub

Seaside Alder

Alnus maritima

FullUSDA 5–9
Seaside Buckwheat (Eriogonum latifolium) — epitomizing low-maintenance gardening and lending a touch of wild

Ground cover

Seaside Buckwheat

Eriogonum latifolium

FullUSDA 9–10
Sea Squill (Drimia maritima) — In late summer to early fall, a singular spike ascends, reaching an imposing height of 4 to 5 feet

Bulb

Sea Squill

Drimia maritima

FullUSDA 8–10
Sea Storm™ Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — It can stay compact at 6-12 inches or trail up to 6-8 feet with support

Sea Storm™ Golden Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full
Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — ground cover / perennial with pink and purple blooms

Ground cover

Sea Thrift

Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink'

FullUSDA 3–8
Sedona Sunset® Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — It matures 24-40 inches tall and 18-36 inches wide, bringing warm color to beds and containers

Annual

Sedona Sunset® Coleus

Coleus scutellarioides

FullUSDA 10–11
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — grass for full or half or shade

Grass

Seersucker Sedge

Carex plantaginea

FullUSDA 3–8
Self-Heal (Prunella grandiflora 'Loveliness') — commonly known as Self-Heal

Perennial

Self-Heal

Prunella grandiflora 'Loveliness'

FullUSDA 5–8
Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') is a compact, deciduous shrub reaching up to 4 ft tall and wide

Shrub

Sem False Spiraea

Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem'

FullUSDA 2–8
Seminole Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Seminole') — Preferring full sun, it thrives in USDA zones 9-11, reaching 4-8 feet tall and 3-6 feet wide

Shrub

Seminole Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Seminole'

FullUSDA 9–9
Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix reclinata) — This elegant palm is recognized for its striking clumping growth habit

Palm

Senegal Date Palm

Phoenix reclinata

FullUSDA 8–8
Senita Cactus (Pachycereus schottii) — is a columnar species reaching up to 15 feet tall

Cactus

Senita Cactus

Pachycereus schottii

FullUSDA 9–10
Senita Cactus (Pachycereus schottii monstrosa) — is a strikingly sculptural succulent that brings an element of the intriguing to any arid landscape design

Cactus

Senita Cactus

Pachycereus schottii monstrosa

FullUSDA 10–10
Señorita Blanca® II Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana) — commonly referred to as Señorita Blanca® II Spider Flower

Señorita Blanca® II Spider Flower

Cleome hassleriana

Full
Señorita Rosalita® Spider Flower (Cleome) — Proven Winners - Señorita Rosalita® - Spider Flower - Cleome pink plant details, information and resources

Señorita Rosalita® Spider Flower

Cleome

Full
Sensation Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'Sensation') — is a striking cultivar celebrated for its distinctive blooms and delightful fragrance

Shrub

Sensation Lilac

Syringa Vulgaris 'Sensation'

FullUSDA 3–7
Sensation Sky Blue Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Sensation Sky Blue') — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to part shade, blooming from late spring to

Perennial

Sensation Sky Blue Sage

Salvia Nemorosa 'Sensation Sky Blue'

FullUSDA 3–8

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