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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

Sisal (Agave Sisalana) — producing a spectacularly tall flower stalk that can reach up to 20 feet

Shrub

Sisal

Agave Sisalana

FullUSDA 9–11
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — signifying a robust addition to any grand design

Conifer

Sitka Spruce

Picea Sitchensis

FullUSDA 6–9
Sixteen Candles Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles') — exuding a delightful fragrance

Shrub

Sixteen Candles Summersweet

Clethra Alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

FullUSDA 4–9
Skunkbush Sumac (Rhus trilobata) — Desert Sumac (Rhus triolobata), a hardy, deciduous shrub, thrives in arid landscapes

Shrub

Skunkbush Sumac

Rhus trilobata

FullUSDA 3–9
Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — scientifically recognized as Symphyotrichum oolentangiense (formerly Aster oolentangiensis)

Perennial

Sky Blue Aster

Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense

FullUSDA 6–10
Sky Box® Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) — Proven Winners - Sky Box® - Japanese Holly - Ilex crenata white plant details, information and resources

Sky Box® Japanese Holly

Ilex crenata

Full
Sky Flower, Golden Dew-Drop (Duranta Erecta 'Sweet Memory') — is a vibrant evergreen shrub reaching up to 5 feet tall

Shrub

Sky Flower, Golden Dew-Drop

Duranta Erecta 'Sweet Memory'

FullUSDA 8–11
Sky Flower. Golden Dew-Drop (Duranta Erecta) — blue flowers in the garden; with its botanical name Duranta erecta, image 142

Shrub

Sky Flower. Golden Dew-Drop

Duranta Erecta

FullUSDA 9–11
Sky Flower, Sky Vine (Thunbergia Grandiflora) — This fast-growing perennial can reach towering heights of up to 20 feet given the proper support, image 88

Vine

Sky Flower, Sky Vine

Thunbergia Grandiflora

FullUSDA 8–11
Skylark Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark') — commonly known as Skylark Mountain Lilac

Ground cover

Skylark Mountain Lilac

Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'

FullUSDA 7–10
Sky Rocket Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) — Proven Winners - Graceful Grasses® 'Sky Rocket' - Fountain Grass - Pennisetum setaceum pink plant details

Sky Rocket Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum

Full
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — making it suitable for landscapes that experience such climates

Conifer

Slash Pine

Pinus Elliotii

FullUSDA 4–7
Slender Deutzia (Deutzia Gracilis 'Nikko') — This low-growing cultivar

Ground cover

Slender Deutzia

Deutzia Gracilis 'Nikko'

FullUSDA 6–11
Slender Deutzia (Deutzia Gracilis) — deciduous shrub renowned for its lush

Shrub

Slender Deutzia

Deutzia Gracilis

FullUSDA 6–11
Slender Goldshower (Galphimia Gracilis) — Slender Goldshower (Galphimia gracilis) is a compact

Shrub

Slender Goldshower

Galphimia Gracilis

FullUSDA 9–11
Slender Hairgrass (Deschampsia Elongata) — This species flourishes in USDA zones 4-9, preferring partial shade and moist soil conditions

Grass

Slender Hairgrass

Deschampsia Elongata

FullUSDA 3–10
Slender Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Gracilis') — is a striking conical evergreen featuring densely packed

Conifer

Slender Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Gracilis'

FullUSDA 4–8
Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — rounded habit provides year-round interest

Shrub

Slender Honey-Myrtle

Melaleuca Gibbosa

FullUSDA 9–10
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Regular watering and fertilization are essential

Vegetable

Slicing Tomato

Solanum Lycopersicum

FullUSDA 3–10
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — the Calceolaria prefers a cool climate and thrives in partial shade; this herbaceous perennial

Annual

Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower

Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–9
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — reaching heights of up to 3 to 5 feet with an equivalent spread; succulent for full or half, image 66

Succulent

Slipper Plant

Pedilanthus Macrocarpus

FullUSDA 9–11
Slippery Elm (Ulmus Rubra) — preferring full sun to partial shade conditions

Tree

Slippery Elm

Ulmus Rubra

FullUSDA 3–9
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — narrow leaves reaching up to 3 feet in height; or areas with poor drainage

Grass

Slough Sedge

Carex Obnupta

FullUSDA 6–9
Slowmound Pine (Pinus Mugo 'Slowmound') — ensures low maintenance and consistent texture in the landscape

Conifer

Slowmound Pine

Pinus Mugo 'Slowmound'

FullUSDA 4–10

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