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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

Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — This drought-tolerant grass thrives in full sun and well-drained soils

Grass

Shenandoah Switch Grass

Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah'

FullUSDA 4–9
Shigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa') — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil

Tree

Shigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa'

FullUSDA 5–10
Shingle Oak (Quercus Imbricaria) — Designers appreciate this species for its relatively fast growth and its symmetrical

Tree

Shingle Oak

Quercus Imbricaria

FullUSDA 7–9
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Shrub

Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac

Rhus Copallina

FullUSDA 5–10
Shiny Xylosma (Xylosma Congestum) — adding to the ecological value of your garden

Shrub

Shiny Xylosma

Xylosma Congestum

FullUSDA 8–10
Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley') — measuring up to 4 inches in diameter

Annual

Shirley, Field Or Flanders Poppy

Papaver Rhoeas 'Red Shirley'

FullUSDA 3–10
Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') — The Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia 'Shirley Temple') is a cherished early-midseason bloomer

Perennial

Shirley Temple Peony

Paeonia 'Shirley Temple'

FullUSDA 3–8
Shishigashira Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shishigashira') — making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens or confined spaces

Tree

Shishigashira Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Shishigashira'

FullUSDA 5–10
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — it's ideal for xeriscaping and provides light

Tree

Shoestring Acacia

Acacia Stenophylla

FullUSDA 8–11
Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta) — This species is drought tolerant once established and requires well-draining soil; making it an excellent choice for

Conifer

Shore Juniper

Juniperus Conferta

FullUSDA 5–9
Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — Its dense, trailing branches feature silvery-blue needles, offering year-round visual interest

Conifer

Shore Juniper

Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific'

FullUSDA 5–10
Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'All Gold') — perfect for adding year-round color

Conifer

Shore Juniper

Juniperus Conferta 'All Gold'

FullUSDA 5–10
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — The Shore Pine, botanical name Pinus contorta var

Conifer

Shore Pine

Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta

FullUSDA 7–10
Shortleaf Pine (Pinus Echinata) — Shortleaf Pine thrives in a range of soil types

Conifer

Shortleaf Pine

Pinus Echinata

FullUSDA 5–7
Show Time™ Crabapple (Malus x) — is an upright deciduous tree with dense fuchsia-red spring flowers

Show Time™ Crabapple

Malus x

Full
Showy Cranesbill (Geranium X 'Magnificum') — creating a striking contrast against the rich green foliage; perennial for full or half

Perennial

Showy Cranesbill

Geranium X 'Magnificum'

FullUSDA 9–10
Showy Daisy Or Fleabane, Mountain A (Erigeron Formosissimus) — which signals a resilience against cold

Perennial

Showy Daisy Or Fleabane, Mountain A

Erigeron Formosissimus

FullUSDA 6–9
Showy Goldenrod (Solidago Speciosa) — golden-yellow flower clusters it produces in late summer to fall

Perennial

Showy Goldenrod

Solidago Speciosa

FullUSDA 2–9
Showy Jasmine (Jasminum Floridum) — Fragrance is subtle compared to other jasmines

Shrub

Showy Jasmine

Jasminum Floridum

FullUSDA 8–9
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Ideal to naturalize in wildflower meadows or borders; large leaves.<br><br>Reaching heights of about 2 to 4, image 90

Perennial

Showy Milkweed

Asclepias Speciosa

FullUSDA 4–10
Showy Pink Oregano (Origanum Sipyleum) — Its fragrant foliage, with a spread of roughly 18 inches, offers a burst of aroma when brushed against

Perennial

Showy Pink Oregano

Origanum Sipyleum

FullUSDA 7–11
Showy Sunflower (Helianthus 'Lemon Queen') — is a robust perennial reaching up to 6-8 feet tall with a spread of 3-4 feet

Perennial

Showy Sunflower

Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'

FullUSDA 3–10
Shrubby Penstemon (Penstemon Fruticosus) — The Shrubby Penstemon (Penstemon fruticosus) is a perennial shrub standing 2-3 feet tall; space plants 18-24 inches

Perennial

Shrubby Penstemon

Penstemon Fruticosus

FullUSDA 4–8
Shrubby Senna (Senna Wislizenii) — making it a practical addition to water-conscious landscapes

Shrub

Shrubby Senna

Senna Wislizenii

FullUSDA 7–11

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