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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

Silky Dogwood (Cornus Amomum) — This hardy plant showcases flat-topped white flower clusters in late spring; well-drained soils and exhibits optimal growth in

Shrub

Silky Dogwood

Cornus Amomum

FullUSDA 5–8
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — evergreen shrub reaching up to 2 feet in height with a spread of 3 feet

Ground cover

Silky Leaf Woodwaxen

Genista Pilosa

FullUSDA 5–9
Silky Net Bush (Calothamnus Villosus) — featuring needle-like leaves and vibrant red flowers which attract birds and insects

Shrub

Silky Net Bush

Calothamnus Villosus

FullUSDA 9–11
Silver Arrow Miscanthus (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Silberfeder') — is a striking ornamental grass standing up to 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide

Grass

Silver Arrow Miscanthus

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Silberfeder'

FullUSDA 5–9
Silver Beardgrass (Bothriochloa Barbinodis) — adding a shimmering texture to the landscape

Grass

Silver Beardgrass

Bothriochloa Barbinodis

FullUSDA 10–11
Silver Bullet® Wormwood (Artemisia stelleriana) — The Artemisia stelleriana Silver Bullet® is a compact wormwood with velvety

Silver Bullet® Wormwood

Artemisia stelleriana

Full
Silver Bush Lupine (Lupinus Albifrons) — Silver Bush Lupine (Lupinus albifrons) is a perennial shrub native to the U.S; this sun-loving plant blooms in

Perennial

Silver Bush Lupine

Lupinus Albifrons

FullUSDA 9–10
Silver Carpet Beach Aster (Lessingia Filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet') — The Silver Carpet Beach Aster (Lessingia filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet') is a California

Ground cover

Silver Carpet Beach Aster

Lessingia Filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet'

FullUSDA 9–11
Silver Carpet Corethrogyne (Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet') — Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet', or Silver Carpet California Aster, is a low-growing, groundcover

Ground cover

Silver Carpet Corethrogyne

Corethrogyne 'Silver Carpet'

FullUSDA 8–11
Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Silver Carpet') — silver-foliaged mats reaching heights of 6-8 inches and spreading up to 18-24 inches

Ground cover

Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear

Stachys Byzantina 'Silver Carpet'

FullUSDA 4–8
Silver Cholla (Cylindropuntia Echinocarpa) — Its branches are densely covered with these spines, which measure about 0.75 to 1.5 inches long

Cactus

Silver Cholla

Cylindropuntia Echinocarpa

FullUSDA 9–10
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — it requires full sunlight but is adaptable to various soil conditions

Palm

Silver Date Palm

Phoenix Sylvestris

FullUSDA 9–11
Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus Polyanthemos) — The Silver Dollar Gum is generally low maintenance

Tree

Silver Dollar Gum

Eucalyptus Polyanthemos

FullUSDA 9–11
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — adding a delicate contrast to the sturdy foliage; making it an excellent addition to any landscape, image 66

Shrub

Silver Dollar Plant

Crassula Arborescens

FullUSDA 9–11
Silver Dollar Tree (Eucalyptus Cinerea) — needing little maintenance

Tree

Silver Dollar Tree

Eucalyptus Cinerea

FullUSDA 9–9
Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis (Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse') — It matures at about 3 ft in height and width

Shrub

Silver Dormouse Brachyglottis

Brachyglottis 'Silver Dormouse'

FullUSDA 9–10
Silver Dragon Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata 'Silver Dragon') — It boasts low maintenance

Perennial

Silver Dragon Lilyturf

Liriope Spicata 'Silver Dragon'

FullUSDA 5–9
Silver-Edged Horehound (Marrubium Rotundifolium) — woolly leaves with shimmering silver edges

Ground cover

Silver-Edged Horehound

Marrubium Rotundifolium

FullUSDA 4–9
Silver Edge Siberian Iris (Iris Sibirica 'Silver Edge') — The Iris sibirica 'Silver Edge' is a hardy perennial featuring striking

Perennial

Silver Edge Siberian Iris

Iris Sibirica 'Silver Edge'

FullUSDA 2–9
Silver Fox Mangave (Mangave 'Silver Fox') — The Mangave 'Silver Fox' is a striking succulent that boasts a rosette of broad

Succulent

Silver Fox Mangave

Mangave 'Silver Fox'

FullUSDA 8–11
Silver Germander (Teucrium Ackermannii) — It is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun, and reaches a height of 6-12 inches with a 18-24 inch spread

Ground cover

Silver Germander

Teucrium Ackermannii

FullUSDA 5–10
Silver King Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus 'Silver King') — prized for its distinctive foliage and versatile nature

Broadleaf Evergreen

Silver King Euonymus

Euonymus Japonicus 'Silver King'

FullUSDA 10–10
Silver Knapweed (Centaurea Ragusina) — giving this plant a delightful

Perennial

Silver Knapweed

Centaurea Ragusina

FullUSDA 4–10
'Silver Lady' Tree Fern (Blechnum gibbum) — Proven Winners - 'Silver Lady' - Tree Fern - Blechnum gibbum plant details, information and resources

'Silver Lady' Tree Fern

Blechnum gibbum

Full

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