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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

Sentinel Manzanita (Arctostaphylos X Den. 'Sentinel') — Thriving in USDA zones 8-10, it reaches 5-6 ft in height and width, requiring well-drained soils and

Shrub

Sentinel Manzanita

Arctostaphylos X Den. 'Sentinel'

FullUSDA 9–10
September Charm Japanese Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida 'September Charm') — reaching 36-48 inches tall

Perennial

September Charm Japanese Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida 'September Charm'

FullUSDA 6–10
September Ruby New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae 'September Ruby') — it blooms in late summer to fall

Perennial

September Ruby New England Aster

Aster Novae-Angliae 'September Ruby'

FullUSDA 4–8
Serbian Bellflower (Campanula Poscharskyana) — This bellflower variant does best in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8; this perennial reaches a height of 4-10

Ground cover

Serbian Bellflower

Campanula Poscharskyana

FullUSDA 3–9
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — Zone 4-7 hardy, it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Conifer

Serbian Spruce

Picea Omorika

FullUSDA 2–7
Serviceberry (Amelanchier Ssp.) — Reaching 6-25 feet tall with a similar spread; they prove to be quite drought-tolerant, image 48

Shrub

Serviceberry

Amelanchier Ssp.

FullUSDA 4–8
Sester's Dwarf Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Sester's Dwarf') — offering year-round interest with its striking steel-blue needles

Conifer

Sester's Dwarf Blue Spruce

Picea Pungens 'Sester's Dwarf'

FullUSDA 4–7
Setsugekka Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Setsugekka') — dark green leaves provide year-round interest

Shrub

Setsugekka Camellia

Camellia Sasanqua 'Setsugekka'

FullUSDA 7–10
Seven Son Flower (Heptacodium Miconiodes) — the Seven Son Flower offers an additional spectacle with its calyces that enlarge and turn a vibrant red

Shrub

Seven Son Flower

Heptacodium Miconiodes

FullUSDA 5–9
Sexy Rexy Rose (Rosa 'Sexy Rexy') — cotton candy hue and possess a light

Shrub

Sexy Rexy Rose

Rosa 'Sexy Rexy'

FullUSDA 4–9
Shademaster Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos 'Shademaster') — ideal for bringing graceful structure and dappled shade to any landscape design

Tree

Shademaster Honey Locust

Gleditsia Triacanthos 'Shademaster'

FullUSDA 4–10
Shadscale (Atriplex Confertifolia) — with silvery-gray foliage that conserves water; scientifically designated as Atriplex confertifolia

Shrub

Shadscale

Atriplex Confertifolia

FullUSDA 8–10
Shagbark Hickory (Carya Ovata) — As landscape architect assistants

Tree

Shagbark Hickory

Carya Ovata

FullUSDA 5–10
Shalina Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shaina') — The Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is a captivating

Tree

Shalina Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Shaina'

FullUSDA 5–10
Shangri-La Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba 'Shangri-La) — The Ginkgo biloba 'Shangri-La' is a compact

Tree

Shangri-La Maidenhair Tree

Ginkgo Biloba 'Shangri-La

FullUSDA 4–11
Shannon English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Shannon Variegata') — The Hedera helix 'Shannon Variegata' is a versatile English Ivy cultivar

Broadleaf Evergreen

Shannon English Ivy

Hedera Helix 'Shannon Variegata'

FullUSDA 4–9
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — along with a moderate growth rate

Shrub

Shantung Maple

Acer Truncatum

FullUSDA 4–8
Shark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — The Shark Skin Agave (Agave scabra) is a striking succulent

Succulent

Shark Skin Agave

Agave Scabra

FullUSDA 8–11
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — perennial with multi-colored and white and yellow blooms; weekly watering is recommended, with increased, image 71

Perennial

Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum X Superbum

FullUSDA 5–10
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — Shaw's Century Plant requires sufficient space to accommodate its eventual width

Succulent

Shaw's Century Plant

Agave Shawii

FullUSDA 9–11
Sheep Laurel (Kalmia Angustifolia) — shrub for full or half; requiring minimal pruning solely to maintain desired shape or remove damaged growth

Shrub

Sheep Laurel

Kalmia Angustifolia

FullUSDA 5–8
Sheep's Fescue (Festuca Trachyphylla 'Rana Creek') — scientifically known as Festuca trachyphylla 'Rana Creek'

Grass

Sheep's Fescue

Festuca Trachyphylla 'Rana Creek'

FullUSDA 8–9
Shellbark Hickory (Carya Laciniosa) — is a stately deciduous tree

Tree

Shellbark Hickory

Carya Laciniosa

FullUSDA 5–10
Shellflower, Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii) — rosy-pink blooms resembling turtle shells atop 2-3 feet tall stems with deep green

Perennial

Shellflower, Turtlehead

Chelone Lyonii

FullUSDA 3–9

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