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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

Sunsprite Rose (Rosa 'Sunsprite') — It prefers well-drained loamy soil with a pH range between 6.0 and 6.5; displaying a classic rose form with petals that

Shrub

Sunsprite Rose

Rosa 'Sunsprite'

FullUSDA 5–10
Superbells® Red (Muehlenbeckia axillaris) — Calibrachoa 'Superbells Red' is a vibrant, prolific bloomer bearing trumpet-shaped, deep red flowers

Annual

Superbells® Red

Muehlenbeckia axillaris

FullUSDA 9–11
Superb Grevillea (Grevillea 'Superb') — finely dissected leaves that are green with a silvery underside

Shrub

Superb Grevillea

Grevillea 'Superb'

FullUSDA 8–10
Super Blue II Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia angustifolia) — It grows 30-40 inches high and 12-18 inches wide, adding strong vertical form to containers and beds

Super Blue II Summer Snapdragon

Angelonia angustifolia

Full
'Superstar' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — The Sedum hybrid 'Superstar' is a compact Proven Winners® stonecrop with dark turquoise

'Superstar' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full
Superstition Reblooming Iris (Iris Germanica 'Superstition') — The Iris germanica 'Superstition' is a striking perennial, brandishing velvety, deep

Perennial

Superstition Reblooming Iris

Iris Germanica 'Superstition'

FullUSDA 3–9
Super White Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) — The Angelonia 'Super White' is an upright annual with pure white

Super White Summer Snapdragon

Angelonia

Full
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — or depending on conditions; this small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, image 68

Shrub

Surinam Cherry

Eugenia Uniflora

FullUSDA 9–11
Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus Michauxii) — In fall, foliage turns a vibrant bronze

Tree

Swamp Chestnut Oak

Quercus Michauxii

FullUSDA 7–11
Swamp Paperbark (Melaleuca Ericifolia) — Perfect for low-maintenance, water-influenced landscapes

Shrub

Swamp Paperbark

Melaleuca Ericifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos) — vibrant blooms and impressive stature; including butterflies and hummingbirds

Perennial

Swamp Rose Mallow

Hibiscus Moscheutos

FullUSDA 8–8
Swamp White Oak (Quercus Bicolor) — Quercus bicolor has a notable tolerance for wet conditions; thriving in zones 4-8, it prefers wet, image 65

Tree

Swamp White Oak

Quercus Bicolor

FullUSDA 4–8
Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — is an elegant and ornamental tree renowned for its distinctive

Tree

Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch

Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica'

FullUSDA 2–6
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — considering safe spacing from walkways and play areas; which are about 1 to 2 inches long.<br><br>Spring through, image 64

Shrub

Sweet Acacia

Acacia Farnesiana

FullUSDA 8–11
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — reaching heights of 15-25 feet

Tree

Sweet Acacia

Acacia Smallii

FullUSDA 8–11
Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia Virgata) — semi-deciduous shrub reaching heights of 10 to 12 feet and spreading up to 6 feet wide

Shrub

Sweet Almond Bush

Aloysia Virgata

FullUSDA 8–10
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia Maritima) — Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima); drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, image 81

Annual

Sweet Alyssum

Lobularia Maritima

FullUSDA 4–10
Sweet and Sour™ Pepper Elder (Peperomia obtusifolia) — The Peperomia obtusifolia is a compact tropical houseplant with glossy

Sweet and Sour™ Pepper Elder

Peperomia obtusifolia

Full
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — cranberry-violet blossoms.<br><br>Blooming prolifically from mid-summer to early fall; to ensure optimal

Shrub

Sweet Autumn Clematis

Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love'

FullUSDA 4–8
Sweet Autumn Virginsbower (Clematis Ternifolia) — Its rapid growth makes it superb for arbors, fences, or trellis coverage

Vine

Sweet Autumn Virginsbower

Clematis Ternifolia

FullUSDA 4–7
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — is a versatile addition to any garden or landscape design; hardy in Zones 5-10, it‚Äôs an exquisite, image 56

Tree

Sweetbay Magnolia

Magnolia Virginiana

FullUSDA 7–9
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — This sun-loving plant thrives in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers well-drained soil

Shrub

Sweet Broom

Genista Spachiana

FullUSDA 10–11
Sweet Caroline: Bewitched Green With Envy™ (Ipomoea batatas) — Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Bewitched' is an ornamental sweet potato vine featuring ruffled

Vine

Sweet Caroline: Bewitched Green With Envy™

Ipomoea batatas

FullUSDA 10–11
Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium) — Features glossy green leaves and smooth bark, making it an attractive ornamental; reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet, image 65

Tree

Sweet Cherry

Prunus Avium

FullUSDA 5–10

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