Skip to content
Log inStart trial

The database

Full-sun plants

Plants that thrive in full sun, for hot, open, south-facing sites.

4,470 plants

Full-sun plants in the database

Silver Leaf Cassia (Senna Phyllodinea) — The Silver Leaf Cassia (Senna phyllodinea)

Shrub

Silver Leaf Cassia

Senna Phyllodinea

FullUSDA 9–11
Silver Leafed Princess Flower (Tibouchina Heteromala) — Thriving in USDA zones 9b-11, it reaches 3 to 5 feet in height with an equal spread

Tree

Silver Leafed Princess Flower

Tibouchina Heteromala

FullUSDA 10–11
Silver Linden (Tilia Tomentosa) — tree for full; its non-invasive root system also makes it a considerate neighbor to nearby hardscapes and plantings.<br>

Tree

Silver Linden

Tilia Tomentosa

FullUSDA 3–10
'Silver Lining' White Sagebrush (Artemisia hybrid) — The Artemisia hybrid 'Silver Lining' is a mounded perennial with broadly dissected

'Silver Lining' White Sagebrush

Artemisia hybrid

Full
Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum) — often between 50 to 80 feet; it's valued for its silver-green foliage

Tree

Silver Maple

Acer Saccharinum

FullUSDA 3–9
Silver Mound Artemisia (Artemisia Sch. 'Silver Mound') — Silver Mound Artemisia (Artemisia sch

Ground cover

Silver Mound Artemisia

Artemisia Sch. 'Silver Mound'

FullUSDA 4–9
Silver Mountain Gum (Eucalyptus Pulverulenta) — The leaves are often arranged in opposing pairs along the stem, creating a visually interesting structure

Tree

Silver Mountain Gum

Eucalyptus Pulverulenta

FullUSDA 9–9
Silver River® Didelta (Didelta carnosa) — velvety silver foliage and mounded

Silver River® Didelta

Didelta carnosa

Full
Silver Sage (Salvia Argentea) — The leaves are the centerpiece of this plant

Biennial

Silver Sage

Salvia Argentea

FullUSDA 5–10
Silver Sheen Pittosporum (Pittosporum Tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen') — The Silver Sheen Pittosporum (Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen') is a fast-growing

Shrub

Silver Sheen Pittosporum

Pittosporum Tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'

FullUSDA 9–10
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — Its striking form and color make it a bold focal point in xeriscapes and rock gardens

Shrub

Silver Spurge

Euphorbia Rigida

FullUSDA 6–10
Silver Stonecrop (Sedum Rupestre 'Silver') — Silver Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Silver') is an evergreen perennial with a mat-forming habit

Ground cover

Silver Stonecrop

Sedum Rupestre 'Silver'

FullUSDA 8–10
Silverthorn, Thorny Elaeagnus (Elaeagnus Pungens) — shrub for full or half or shade

Shrub

Silverthorn, Thorny Elaeagnus

Elaeagnus Pungens

FullUSDA 4–9
Silver Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus') — It produces pale lavender flowers in early summer, offering a nectar source for pollinators

Perennial

Silver Thyme

Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus'

FullUSDA 5–8
Silver Torch (Cleistocactus Strausii) — where it can bask in the natural light for at least 6 hours per day.<br><br>Growing at a moderate pace; this cactus

Cactus

Silver Torch

Cleistocactus Strausii

FullUSDA 9–11
Silver Tree (Leucadendron Argenteum) — yellow flowers in the garden; hardy to USDA zones 10 and 11, image 90

Tree

Silver Tree

Leucadendron Argenteum

FullUSDA 9–10
Silvervein Creeper (Parthenocissus Henryana) — The Silvervein Creeper (Parthenocissus henryana) is a captivating

Ground cover

Silvervein Creeper

Parthenocissus Henryana

FullUSDA 4–10
Silver Wattle (Acacia Dealbata) — making it an excellent specimen or screening plant

Tree

Silver Wattle

Acacia Dealbata

FullUSDA 8–10
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — Sporting a network of stems that can reach up to 3 feet in height

Shrub

Silver Wormwood

Artemisia Ludoviana

FullUSDA 3–3
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — ensuring it can become a prominent feature in the garden arrangement

Shrub

Silver Wormwood

Artemisia Arborescens

FullUSDA 9–11
Silvery Lupine (Lupinus Argenteus) — annual for full; and a haven for beneficial wildlife, image 75

Annual

Silvery Lupine

Lupinus Argenteus

FullUSDA 3–10
Sineless Caper Bush (Capparis Spinosa V. Inermis) — is a noteworthy addition to any warm-climate landscape design; offering both aesthetic appeal, image 66

Ground cover

Sineless Caper Bush

Capparis Spinosa V. Inermis

FullUSDA 9–10
Singleleaf Pinyon Pine (Pinus Monophyla) — highly regarded for its adaptability and the distinctively flavorful nuts it produces

Conifer

Singleleaf Pinyon Pine

Pinus Monophyla

FullUSDA 5–10
Sioux Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia X 'Sioux') — deciduous shrub or small tree

Shrub

Sioux Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia X 'Sioux'

FullUSDA 7–10

Photographs are credited on each plant’s page.