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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

Sydney Blue Gum (Eucalyptus Saligna) — powdery bark sheds in large plates or flakes to reveal a stunning

Broadleaf Evergreen

Sydney Blue Gum

Eucalyptus Saligna

FullUSDA 9–10
Sylvia Protea (Protea 'Sylvia') — striking blossoms composed of bracts in varying shades of pink surrounding a central cone

Shrub

Sylvia Protea

Protea 'Sylvia'

FullUSDA 9–10
Tabaiba Majorera (Euphorbia Atropurpurea) — It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; green and multi-colored and red flowers in the garden

Perennial

Tabaiba Majorera

Euphorbia Atropurpurea

FullUSDA 5–9
Table Palm (Livistona Rotundifolia) — the Table Palm thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11; adds a tropical flair to any setting

Palm

Table Palm

Livistona Rotundifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Tahiti Daffodil (Narcissus 'Tahiti') — and inviting visitors to enjoy their exotic charm and dynamic hues

Bulb

Tahiti Daffodil

Narcissus 'Tahiti'

FullUSDA 3–10
Taiga Clematis (Clematis 'Taiga') — Plant it near trellises or walls for vertical interest

Vine

Taiga Clematis

Clematis 'Taiga'

FullUSDA 4–8
Taiwan Cherry (Prunus X Incam 'Okame') — providing a multi-season display.<br><br>Hardiness is a strength for the 'Okame'

Tree

Taiwan Cherry

Prunus X Incam 'Okame'

FullUSDA 5–10
Taiwan Creeping Blackberry (Rubus Pentalobus) — The Taiwan Creeping Blackberry, Rubus pentalobus, is a low-growing evergreen ground cover

Ground cover

Taiwan Creeping Blackberry

Rubus Pentalobus

FullUSDA 7–9
Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — making it an exceptional choice for both aesthetic and practical uses within landscapes; feathery foliage that, image 58

Conifer

Taiwania

Taiwania Cryptomerioides

FullUSDA 9–11
Tall Bellflower (Campanula Americana) — This native perennial enjoys partial shade to full sun and thrives in moist, well-draining soil

Perennial

Tall Bellflower

Campanula Americana

FullUSDA 3–8
Tall Coreopsis (Coreopsis Tripteris) — It boasts striking yellow daisy-like flowers atop slender, erect stems reaching 4-8 ft in height

Perennial

Tall Coreopsis

Coreopsis Tripteris

FullUSDA 3–8
Tall Fescue (Festuca Arundinacea) — Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is a robust, cool-season grass, favored for its adaptability

Grass

Tall Fescue

Festuca Arundinacea

FullUSDA 4–8
Tall Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos Flavidus) — lending both ecological value and visual appeal to any garden space; it thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and enjoys full

Perennial

Tall Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos Flavidus

FullUSDA 9–11
Tall Larkspur (Delphinium Exaltatum) — captivates with stately spires of vivid blue flowers reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet

Perennial

Tall Larkspur

Delphinium Exaltatum

FullUSDA 3–7
Tallowwood (Eucalyptus Microcorys) — is an esteemed hardwood species indigenous to the coastal regions of eastern Australia

Tree

Tallowwood

Eucalyptus Microcorys

FullUSDA 9–11
Tall Sweet-Pea Shrub (Polygala Myrtifolia 'Grandiflora') — is an evergreen boasting vibrant purple-pea-like flowers

Shrub

Tall Sweet-Pea Shrub

Polygala Myrtifolia 'Grandiflora'

FullUSDA 9–11
Tall Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) — perennial for full or half; or as a backdrop for lower-growing perennials, image 48

Perennial

Tall Thimbleweed

Anemone Virginiana

FullUSDA 2–8
Tamarack (Larix Laricina) — the Tamarack adopts a narrowly conical shape; shifting from a bright green in spring to a golden yellow in fall before dropping

Conifer

Tamarack

Larix Laricina

FullUSDA 2–5
Tam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — tolerates a range of soils and is drought-resistant once established

Ground cover

Tam Juniper

Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia'

FullUSDA 3–10
Tangelo (Citrus X Tangelo 'Minnelo') — This semi-dwarf cultivar typically reaches 10-15 feet in height with a comparable spread

Tree

Tangelo

Citrus X Tangelo 'Minnelo'

FullUSDA 9–11
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — is a mounded deciduous shrub with vivid orange new growth that develops chartreuse margins

Tangelo™ Barberry

Berberis thunbergii

Full
Tangerine (Citrus Tangerina) — is an evergreen citrus tree that adds both visual appeal and practicality to any landscape design

Tree

Tangerine

Citrus Tangerina

FullUSDA 9–11
Tangerine Beauty Crossvine (Bignonia Capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty') — Its lush foliage creates dense coverage, thriving in zones 6-9 with full-to-partial sun

Vine

Tangerine Beauty Crossvine

Bignonia Capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty'

FullUSDA 5–9
Tan Oak (Notholithocarpus Densiflorus) — it typically reaches heights of 50 to 70 feet

Shrub

Tan Oak

Notholithocarpus Densiflorus

FullUSDA 7–11

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