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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

Spice is Nice™ Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia) — or Peperomia obtusifolia Spice is Nice™

Spice is Nice™ Baby Rubber Plant

Peperomia obtusifolia

Full
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — is an enchanting perennial bulb that adds a touch of exotic flair to any landscape; ensuring a dramatic autumnal, image 64

Bulb

Spider Lily

Lycoris Radiata

FullUSDA 9–10
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — Asclepias viridis, commonly known as Spider Milkweed, is a native perennial reaching heights of 1-2 feet

Perennial

Spider Milkweed

Asclepias Viridis

FullUSDA 3–9
Spider Net Grevillea (Grevillea Thelemanniana) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil

Shrub

Spider Net Grevillea

Grevillea Thelemanniana

FullUSDA 8–10
Spiked Speedwell (Veronica Spicata) — Spiked Speedwell (Veronica spicata) is a charming perennial

Perennial

Spiked Speedwell

Veronica Spicata

FullUSDA 3–8
Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris Spicata) — Its vertical flower spikes; perennial for full or half, image 66

Perennial

Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star

Liatris Spicata

FullUSDA 3–9
Spike-Spike Melic Grass (Melica Ciliata) — nodding spikes adorned with silky hairs that glint in the sunlight

Grass

Spike-Spike Melic Grass

Melica Ciliata

FullUSDA 5–8
Spilled Wine® Weigela (Weigela florida) — is a compact deciduous shrub with deep black-purple foliage and bright pink spring flowers

Shrub

Spilled Wine® Weigela

Weigela florida

FullUSDA 4–8
Spineless Yucca (Yucca Recurvifolia) — is an evergreen shrub that brings an eye-catching

Shrub

Spineless Yucca

Yucca Recurvifolia

FullUSDA 7–10
Spiny Bear's Breech (Acanthus Spinosus) — Drought-tolerant once established; requires minimal maintenance; adding a dynamic element to the garden.<br><br>When

Perennial

Spiny Bear's Breech

Acanthus Spinosus

FullUSDA 5–6
Spiny Grevillea (Grevillea Jun. 'Lava Cascade') — The Grevillea juniperina 'Lava Cascade'

Ground cover

Spiny Grevillea

Grevillea Jun. 'Lava Cascade'

FullUSDA 9–10
Spiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — It features small, leathery leaves and sharp spines, maturing to heights of 2-12 feet with a similar spread

Shrub

Spiny Redberry

Rhamnus Crocea

FullUSDA 9–10
Spiny Rush (Juncus Acutus) — providing habitat for wildlife and erosion control with minimal maintenance; it's resilient to many pests and diseases, image 55

Grass

Spiny Rush

Juncus Acutus

FullUSDA 8–11
Spiny Smoke Tree (Psorothamnus Spinosus) — adding to its distinctive texture.<br><br>Adaptable to USDA Hardiness Zones 9 through 11

Shrub

Spiny Smoke Tree

Psorothamnus Spinosus

FullUSDA 9–10
Spinystar, Beehive Cactus (Escobaria Vivipara) — withstanding temperatures as low as -20&deg;F

Cactus

Spinystar, Beehive Cactus

Escobaria Vivipara

FullUSDA 10–11
Spiral Aloe (Aloe Polyphylla) — The Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) is a stunning succulent, famous for its symmetrical spiral pattern of leaves; this rare plant

Succulent

Spiral Aloe

Aloe Polyphylla

FullUSDA 9–11
Spiral Palm (Veitchia Spiralis) — This graceful palm hails from the rainforest regions of the Solomon Islands and boasts a sleek

Palm

Spiral Palm

Veitchia Spiralis

FullUSDA 10–11
Spirit II Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — Spirit II forms a sturdy, mounded shrub 42-48 inches tall and wide

Spirit II Smooth hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens

Full
Split Leaf Or Selloum Philodendron (Philodendron Bipinnatifidum) — allowing the soil surface to dry between waterings; glossy leaves that can reach, image 91

Shrub

Split Leaf Or Selloum Philodendron

Philodendron Bipinnatifidum

FullUSDA 9–10
Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) — Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus maculata) is an imposing evergreen tree native to Australia

Tree

Spotted Gum

Eucalyptus Maculata

FullUSDA 9–10
Spotted Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium Maculatum) — making it an excellent choice for rain gardens or alongside water features

Perennial

Spotted Joe Pye Weed

Eutrochium Maculatum

FullUSDA 4–8
Sprawling Prickly Pear (Opuntia Phaeacantha) — be mindful of its thorny presence and consider its placement away from high-traffic areas

Cactus

Sprawling Prickly Pear

Opuntia Phaeacantha

FullUSDA 9–11
Spreading Acacia (Acacia Redolens) — Acacia redolens is adept at stabilizing slopes and suppressing weeds

Ground cover

Spreading Acacia

Acacia Redolens

FullUSDA 8–11
Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — Its silver-green foliage and vibrant yellow to orange flowers

Shrub

Spreading Emu Bush

Eremophila Divaricata

FullUSDA 9–11

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