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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

Texas Olive (Cordia Boissieri) — Pruning maintains shape and size, ideal for hedges or accent planting

Shrub

Texas Olive

Cordia Boissieri

FullUSDA 8–11
Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum Frutescens) — is a robust evergreen shrub that embodies the rugged charm of the Southwestern landscape; offering, image 48

Shrub

Texas Ranger

Leucophyllum Frutescens

FullUSDA 8–11
Texas Redbud (Cercis Canadensis Var. Texensis) — The Texas Redbud (Cercis canadensis var

Shrub

Texas Redbud

Cercis Canadensis Var. Texensis

FullUSDA 4–10
Texas Red Oak (Quercus Buckleyi) — scientifically named Quercus buckleyi

Tree

Texas Red Oak

Quercus Buckleyi

FullUSDA 6–11
Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') — Its glossy green leaves turn yellow in fall

Shrub

Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince

Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet'

FullUSDA 5–9
Texas Sedge (Carex Texensis) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it reaches a height of 6-12 inches and spreads gradually via rhizomes

Grass

Texas Sedge

Carex Texensis

FullUSDA 5–9
Texas Vervain (Verbena Halei) — Texas Vervain (Verbena halei)

Perennial

Texas Vervain

Verbena Halei

FullUSDA 7–10
Thai Basil (Ocimum Basilicum Var. Thyrsiflora) — ensuring the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged

Herb

Thai Basil

Ocimum Basilicum Var. Thyrsiflora

FullUSDA 2–11
Thalia Daffodil (Narcissus 'Thalia') — The Narcissus 'Thalia', commonly referred to as the Thalia Daffodil, is a serene, white-flowering perennial

Bulb

Thalia Daffodil

Narcissus 'Thalia'

FullUSDA 3–9
Thatching Reed (Thamnochortus Insignis) — Low maintenance; prune only to remove old foliage

Grass

Thatching Reed

Thamnochortus Insignis

FullUSDA 6–11
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — providing a continuous display of color in zones 4 through 9

Shrub

The Fairy Rose

Rosa 'The Fairy'

FullUSDA 4–9
The Generous Gardener Rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') — it's perfect for trellises

Vine

The Generous Gardener Rose

Rosa 'The Generous Gardener'

FullUSDA 4–11
The President Clematis (Clematis 'The President') — These flowers emerge in profusion from late spring into early summer

Vine

The President Clematis

Clematis 'The President'

FullUSDA 4–8
Thompson's Yucca (Yucca Thompsoniana) — mature specimens send up towering spikes

Shrub

Thompson's Yucca

Yucca Thompsoniana

FullUSDA 5–11
Thorn-Crested Agave (Agave Lophantha) — making it an ideal drought-tolerant accent

Succulent

Thorn-Crested Agave

Agave Lophantha

FullUSDA 9–11
Thornless Sweetgum (Liquidambar Styraciflua 'Rotundiloba') — transitioning from green to rich gold

Tree

Thornless Sweetgum

Liquidambar Styraciflua 'Rotundiloba'

FullUSDA 6–9
Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis Verticillata) — This hardy plant reaches 1.5 to 2 feet in height and can spread 1 to 2 feet wide

Perennial

Threadleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis Verticillata

FullUSDA 3–10
Thread Leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis Verticillata 'Golden Shower') — Thread Leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Shower') thrives in USDA zones 3-9

Perennial

Thread Leaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis Verticillata 'Golden Shower'

FullUSDA 6–10
Thread-Leaf Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera 'Filifera') — plant it alongside perennials and broad-leaved shrubs to create a dynamic contrast of textures

Conifer

Thread-Leaf Sawara Cypress

Chamaecyparis Pisifera 'Filifera'

FullUSDA 4–8
Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — Prefers full sun to partial shade, thrives in well-drained soils, and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8

Tree

Three Flowered Maple

Acer Triflorum

FullUSDA 4–8
Three-Leaved Stonecrop (Sedum Ternatum) — is a North American native perennial groundcover with a spread of 6-12 inches and a height of 3-6 inches, image 49

Ground cover

Three-Leaved Stonecrop

Sedum Ternatum

FullUSDA 3–9
'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — The Mangave hybrid 'Thunderbird' is a compact succulent with thick

'Thunderbird' Mangave

Mangave hybrid

Full
Thundercloud Plum (Prunus Cerasifera 'Thundercloud') — ensuring its beauty complements your garden for years to come

Tree

Thundercloud Plum

Prunus Cerasifera 'Thundercloud'

FullUSDA 5–10
Thurber Penstemon (Penstemon Thurberi) — attracting hummingbirds and butterflies

Shrub

Thurber Penstemon

Penstemon Thurberi

FullUSDA 9–11

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