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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

Shrubby Stonecrop (Sedum Praealtum) — low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping or rock gardens

Succulent

Shrubby Stonecrop

Sedum Praealtum

FullUSDA 8–11
Shrub Coral Tree (Erythrina X Bidwillii) — and can also be trained as a multi-stemmed shrub

Shrub

Shrub Coral Tree

Erythrina X Bidwillii

FullUSDA 9–11
Shrub Felicia (Felicia Fruticosa) — The Shrub Aster, or Felicia fruticosa, is a hardy, evergreen perennial, thriving in full sun

Shrub

Shrub Felicia

Felicia Fruticosa

FullUSDA 9–10
Shrub Rose Selections (Rosa Shrub Varieties) — pink flowers in the garden; showcasing an array of colors from spring to fall, image 58

Shrub

Shrub Rose Selections

Rosa Shrub Varieties

FullUSDA 6–9
Shumard Oak (Quercus Shumardii) — ensuring that the tree has ample space to establish its deep and extensive root system

Tree

Shumard Oak

Quercus Shumardii

FullUSDA 5–9
Siberian Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Ternata) — emphasize its ease of care

Ground cover

Siberian Barren Strawberry

Waldsteinia Ternata

FullUSDA 4–9
Siberian Burning Bush (Euonymus Planipes) — This remarkable seed display

Shrub

Siberian Burning Bush

Euonymus Planipes

FullUSDA 2–10
Siberian Carpet Cypress (Microbiota Decussata) — commonly known as the Siberian Carpet Cypress; this hardy plant thrives in Zones 2-7, image 39

Conifer

Siberian Carpet Cypress

Microbiota Decussata

FullUSDA 3–10
Siberian Elm (Ulmus Pumila) — is a hardy deciduous tree renowned for its adaptability and rapid growth; and in large open areas where its rapid growth and

Tree

Siberian Elm

Ulmus Pumila

FullUSDA 4–9
Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica) — This iris is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8; iris sibirica should be planted in a location that receives full sun to part shade

Perennial

Siberian Iris

Iris Sibirica

FullUSDA 3–10
Siberian Larkspur (Delphinium Grandiflorum) — is a herbaceous perennial that offers a striking addition to any landscape design; perennial with blue blooms

Perennial

Siberian Larkspur

Delphinium Grandiflorum

FullUSDA 3–10
Siberian Melicgrass (Melica Altissima) — narrow green leaves form a dense, image 41

Perennial

Siberian Melicgrass

Melica Altissima

FullUSDA 4–9
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — commonly known as the Siberian Peashrub

Shrub

Siberian Peashrub

Caragana Arborescens

FullUSDA 2–7
Siberian Squill (Scilla Siberica) — thriving in USDA zones 2 through 8

Bulb

Siberian Squill

Scilla Siberica

FullUSDA 2–8
Siberian Wallflower (Erysimum X Allionii) — Flourishing in USDA zones 3 to 9, it reaches a height of 18 to 24 inches with a similar spread

Biennial

Siberian Wallflower

Erysimum X Allionii

FullUSDA 3–10
Sicklepod Rockcress (Boechera Sparsiflora) — Boechera sparsiflora boasts lance-shaped

Herb

Sicklepod Rockcress

Boechera Sparsiflora

FullUSDA 5–10
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils; this ornamental grass adds a fine-textured

Grass

Side Oats Grama

Bouteloua Curtipendula

FullUSDA 5–11
Siebolds Maple (Acer Sieboldianum) — shrub / tree for full or half or shade

Shrub

Siebolds Maple

Acer Sieboldianum

FullUSDA 5–10
Sierra Bush Monkeyflower (Diplacus Grandiflorus) — This shrub reaches 1-3 ft in height, bearing large, showy orange to reddish flowers in spring and summer

Perennial

Sierra Bush Monkeyflower

Diplacus Grandiflorus

FullUSDA 9–10
Sierra Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Macranthera) — This sun-loving tree prefers well-drained soils and moderate watering

Tree

Sierra Orchid Tree

Bauhinia Macranthera

FullUSDA 7–10
Sikes Dwarf Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia 'Sikes Dwarf') — It showcases oak-like leaves and large, conical white flower panicles in summer, which

Shrub

Sikes Dwarf Oak Leaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea Quercifolia 'Sikes Dwarf'

FullUSDA 5–9
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — it commands attention in any landscape design; where it won't interfere with nearby structures

Tree

Silk Floss Tree

Ceiba Speciosa

FullUSDA 10–11
Silk Oak (Grevillea Robusta) — scientifically known as Grevillea robusta; and it's recommended to plant it away from areas with heavy pedestrian, image 57

Tree

Silk Oak

Grevillea Robusta

FullUSDA 8–10
Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin) — Each pinnate flower cluster spans roughly 5 to 6 inches across; throughout the summer months, visitors will be enchanted by

Tree

Silk Tree

Albizia Julibrissin

FullUSDA 7–11

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