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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

Strawflower (Helichrysum Petiolare Microphyllum) — silvery-green leaves and robust

Shrub

Strawflower

Helichrysum Petiolare Microphyllum

FullUSDA 9–11
Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant is ideal for rock gardens and borders

Perennial

Strawflower

Helichrysum Orientale

FullUSDA 7–9
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — This succulent thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires minimal watering

Ground cover

String Of Bananas

Senecio Radicans

FullUSDA 9–11
String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — approximately 0.25 inches in diameter

Ground cover

String Of Pearls

Senecio Rowleyanus

FullUSDA 9–11
Subverticillate Ischyrolepis (Ischyrolepis Subverticillata) — evergreen ornamental grass hailing from South Africa

Perennial

Subverticillate Ischyrolepis

Ischyrolepis Subverticillata

FullUSDA 7–9
Succulent Bush Senecio (Senecio Barbertonicus) — textured look with its cylindrical

Succulent

Succulent Bush Senecio

Senecio Barbertonicus

FullUSDA 9–11
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — this succulent is well-suited for arid and semi-arid landscapes due to its drought-tolerant nature

Succulent

Sudan Aloe

Aloe Sinkatana

FullUSDA 9–11
Sugar Bush (Rhus Ovata) — The Sugar Bush (Rhus ovata) is an evergreen shrub native to the Southwest, flourishing in USDA zones 8-11

Shrub

Sugar Bush

Rhus Ovata

FullUSDA 8–11
Sugar Gum (Eucalyptus Cladocalyx) — tree for full or half

Tree

Sugar Gum

Eucalyptus Cladocalyx

FullUSDA 10–10
Sugar Hackberry (Celtis Laevigata) — but the orange-red to dark purple berries that follow are a boon for local wildlife

Tree

Sugar Hackberry

Celtis Laevigata

FullUSDA 5–11
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — While it is adaptable to a range of soil types; this hardy deciduous tree has a 40-50ft spread and thrives in USDA zones 4-8

Tree

Sugar Maple

Acer Saccharum

FullUSDA 3–8
Sugar Pine (Pinus Lambertiana) — mature Sugar Pines can reach soaring heights of up to 200 feet

Tree

Sugar Pine

Pinus Lambertiana

FullUSDA 7–10
Sulfur Cosmos (Cosmos Sulphureus) — this hardy plant is drought-tolerant once established; it is prized for its eye-catching, image 109

Annual

Sulfur Cosmos

Cosmos Sulphureus

FullUSDA 3–10
Sulfur Flower (Eriogonum Umbellatum) — vivid yellow flowers arranged in dense; and low maintenance needs, image 66

Perennial

Sulfur Flower

Eriogonum Umbellatum

FullUSDA 7–7
Summer Chocolate Silk Tree (Albizia Julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate') — the Silk Tree boasts fluffy

Tree

Summer Chocolate Silk Tree

Albizia Julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'

FullUSDA 7–11
Summer Forget Me Nots (Anchusa Capensis) — it acts as a magnet for beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Annual

Summer Forget Me Nots

Anchusa Capensis

FullUSDA 3–10
Summer Holly (Comarostaphylis Diversifolia) — The Summer Holly, Comarostaphylis diversifolia, is an evergreen shrub, native to California

Shrub

Summer Holly

Comarostaphylis Diversifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Summer Love Hummingbird Mint (Agastache 'Summer Love') — raspberry-pink blooms that stand out atop 24‚Äì36 inch tall

Perennial

Summer Love Hummingbird Mint

Agastache 'Summer Love'

FullUSDA 5–10
Summer Nights™ Hawaiian Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — is a climbing/trailing houseplant with spade-shaped green leaves marbled in warm golden variegation

Summer Nights™ Hawaiian Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Full
'Summer Serenade' Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — It matures at 14-16 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide

'Summer Serenade' Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Full
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia Angustifolia) — commonly referred to as Summer Snapdragon; commonly known as Summer Snapdragon, image 112

Annual

Summer Snapdragon

Angelonia Angustifolia

FullUSDA 3–10
Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) — Proven Winners - Angelface® Perfectly Pink - Summer Snapdragon - Angelonia pink plant details

Summer Snapdragon

Angelonia

Full
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — lace-cap flowers reminiscent of snowflakes

Shrub

Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu

Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake'

FullUSDA 5–8
Summer Snow Hybrid Tea (Rosa 'Summer Snow') — Rosa 'Summer Snow' is a graceful Hybrid Tea rose

Shrub

Summer Snow Hybrid Tea

Rosa 'Summer Snow'

FullUSDA 6–11

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