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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

Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — its drought tolerance and low maintenance needs make it a suitable candidate, image 86

Perennial

Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower

Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun'

FullUSDA 3–9
Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia) — shrub for full or half or shade; supporting local wildlife

Shrub

Summersweet

Clethra Alnifolia

FullUSDA 3–9
Summertime Blue Eremophila‚Ñ¢ (Eremophila Hyg. 'Summertime Blue') — 'Summertime Blue') is a vibrant, low-maintenance shrub reaching 3-4 feet tall and wide

Shrub

Summertime Blue Eremophila‚Ñ¢

Eremophila Hyg. 'Summertime Blue'

FullUSDA 6–10
Summer Wine® Black Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) — is a Proven Winners® deciduous shrub with upright stems

Summer Wine® Black Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius

Full
Summer Wine‚Ñ¢ Ninebark (Physocarpus Opulifolius 'Summer Wine') — Reaching 4-6 feet tall and wide

Shrub

Summer Wine‚Ñ¢ Ninebark

Physocarpus Opulifolius 'Summer Wine'

FullUSDA 3–8
Summer Wine® Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) — Proven Winners - Summer Wine® - Ninebark - Physocarpus opulifolius pink plant details

Summer Wine® Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius

Full
Summit Golden Ash (Fraxinus Pennsylvanica) — Ideal as a street or lawn specimen for stunning visual interest

Tree

Summit Golden Ash

Fraxinus Pennsylvanica

FullUSDA 3–10
Sunburst Coreopsis (Coreopsis Grandiflora) — providing a long season of visual delight

Ground cover

Sunburst Coreopsis

Coreopsis Grandiflora

FullUSDA 4–10
Sunburst False Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Sunburst') — This sun-lover blooms from early summer to fall, attracting pollinators

Perennial

Sunburst False Sunflower

Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Sunburst'

FullUSDA 3–9
Sunburst Gazania (Gazania 'Sunburst Mix') — daisy-like flowers in a delightful array of yellows

Ground cover

Sunburst Gazania

Gazania 'Sunburst Mix'

FullUSDA 8–11
Sunburst Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos 'Sunburst') — is a captivating deciduous tree renowned for its stunning foliage and graceful; delicate leaves turn

Tree

Sunburst Honey Locust

Gleditsia Triacanthos 'Sunburst'

FullUSDA 3–10
Sundrops (Oenothera Fruticosa) — <br><br>Their extended blooming period; it's beneficial to know that Sundrops prefer well-drained soil but can tolerate

Ground cover

Sundrops

Oenothera Fruticosa

FullUSDA 4–9
Sunjoy Gold Pillar® Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — Proven Winners - Sunjoy Gold Pillar® - Barberry - Berberis thunbergii yellow plant details

Sunjoy Gold Pillar® Barberry

Berberis thunbergii

Full
Sunjoy Sequins® Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — accented by small yellow spring flowers

Sunjoy Sequins® Barberry

Berberis thunbergii

Full
Sunjoy Todo® Barberry (Berberis x) — or Berberis x Sunjoy Todo®

Sunjoy Todo® Barberry

Berberis x

Full
Sunrise Coneflower (Echinacea 'Sunrise') — Echinacea 'Sunrise' thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9

Perennial

Sunrise Coneflower

Echinacea 'Sunrise'

FullUSDA 3–9
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — providing excellent ground cover and drought tolerance once established; ensuring optimal flowering

Shrub

Sunrose

Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up'

FullUSDA 6–9
Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; making it an excellent addition to rock gardens, image 78

Ground cover

Sun Rose

Helianthemum Nummularium

FullUSDA 5–8
Sunset Boulevard™ Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) — It grows about 4 feet tall and up to 5 feet wide

Sunset Boulevard™ Tropical Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Full
Sunset Jade Plant (Crassula Argentea 'Sunset') — Thriving in full sun to part shade, it prefers well-draining soil and minimal water

Shrub

Sunset Jade Plant

Crassula Argentea 'Sunset'

FullUSDA 9–11
Sunset Rockrose (Cistus 'Sunset') — It thrives in full sun, reaching 2-3 feet in height with a 4-5 feet spread

Ground cover

Sunset Rockrose

Cistus 'Sunset'

FullUSDA 8–10
Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard (Caryopteris incana) — It forms a mounded plant 24-36 inches tall and wide

Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard

Caryopteris incana

Full
Sunshine Ligustrum (Ligustrum Sinense 'Sunshine') — The Sunshine Ligustrum (Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine') is prized for its vibrant golden-yellow

Shrub

Sunshine Ligustrum

Ligustrum Sinense 'Sunshine'

FullUSDA 7–10
Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigilliosa) — also popularly known as Powderpuff for its distinctive

Ground cover

Sunshine Mimosa

Mimosa Strigilliosa

FullUSDA 3–8

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