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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

Trailing White Gazania (Gazania 'White') — spilling over edges or rockeries

Ground cover

Trailing White Gazania

Gazania 'White'

FullUSDA 8–11
Trailing White Lantana (Lantana Montevidensis 'Alba') — is a groundcover perennial showcasing cascades of white blooms

Ground cover

Trailing White Lantana

Lantana Montevidensis 'Alba'

FullUSDA 9–10
Tree Aloe (Aloe Arborescens) — Tree Aloe, Aloe arborescens, is a striking succulent, reaching up to 10ft high with a 6-8ft spread; ideal for xeriscaping, it's

Succulent

Tree Aloe

Aloe Arborescens

FullUSDA 9–11
Tree Aloe (Aloe Barberae) — the Tree Aloe blooms in the late fall to early winter; it requires well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade exposure

Tree

Tree Aloe

Aloe Barberae

FullUSDA 9–11
Tree Coreopsis (Coreopsis Gigantea) — It can reach up to 8 feet in height and boasts a succulent stem with long, narrow leaves

Perennial

Tree Coreopsis

Coreopsis Gigantea

FullUSDA 9–10
Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah (Dahlia Imperialis) — though it is moderately drought-tolerant once established; perennial for full or half

Perennial

Tree Dahlia, Bell Or Candelabra Dah

Dahlia Imperialis

FullUSDA 9–10
Tree Echium (Echium Pininana) — Towering up to 13-15 feet, it sports a dense spike of small blue or violet flowers, a magnet for pollinators; when planning a

Perennial

Tree Echium

Echium Pininana

FullUSDA 9–11
Tree Euphorbia, Tree Form Bush Spur (Euphorbia Lambii) — In late winter to early spring

Shrub

Tree Euphorbia, Tree Form Bush Spur

Euphorbia Lambii

FullUSDA 9–11
Tree Heath (Erica Arborea) — white flowers measuring around 0.12 inches across; to achieve optimal growth and flowering

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree Heath

Erica Arborea

FullUSDA 7–9
Tree Lupine (Lupinus Arboreus) — When placing this shrub in a landscape, full sun exposure is preferred

Perennial

Tree Lupine

Lupinus Arboreus

FullUSDA 8–8
Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full; or as a hedging plant to fully embrace its lush appearance and structural beauty

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree Mallow

Lavatera Maritima

FullUSDA 8–10
Tree Mallow, Tree Lavatera (Lavatera Thuringiaca 'Kew Rose') — It is highly adaptable and thrives in full sun to partial shade; and its attraction to

Shrub

Tree Mallow, Tree Lavatera

Lavatera Thuringiaca 'Kew Rose'

FullUSDA 8–10
Tree Of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) — Its compound leaves are quite lengthy; yellow flowers in the garden

Tree

Tree Of Heaven

Ailanthus Altissima

FullUSDA 4–8
Tree Rose (Rosa Tree Varieties) — Tree Roses, elegant Rosa hybrids, stand tall at 3-4 feet with sturdy grafts elevating floriferous crowns

Shrub

Tree Rose

Rosa Tree Varieties

FullUSDA 5–10
Trevi Fountain Lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain') — Thrives in part to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil

Perennial

Trevi Fountain Lungwort

Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain'

FullUSDA 3–8
Trewithen Blue Feltleaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus Arboreus 'Trewithen Blue') — a California Lilac variant

Shrub

Trewithen Blue Feltleaf Ceanothus

Ceanothus Arboreus 'Trewithen Blue'

FullUSDA 8–10
Triangleleaf Bursage (Ambrosia Deltoidea) — Triangleleaf Bursage (Ambrosia deltoidea) is a hardy desert shrub, thriving in USDA zones 8-11

Shrub

Triangleleaf Bursage

Ambrosia Deltoidea

FullUSDA 9–11
Triangular Fig (Ficus Triangularis) — It thrives in well-draining, moist soil, and requires minimal watering

Shrub

Triangular Fig

Ficus Triangularis

FullUSDA 9–11
Tricolor Boat Lily (Tradescantia Spathacea 'Tricolor') — tropical perennial renowned for its sword-shaped leaves boasting streaks of pink

Perennial

Tricolor Boat Lily

Tradescantia Spathacea 'Tricolor'

FullUSDA 9–11
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — which boast a blend of purple; it makes an excellent focal point in landscape designs

Tree

Tricolor European Beech

Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor'

FullUSDA 4–7
Tricolor Mountain Flax (Phormium Cookianum 'Tricolor') — Phormium cookianum 'Tricolor' is a striking ornamental grass, showcasing cream, pink, and green

Shrub

Tricolor Mountain Flax

Phormium Cookianum 'Tricolor'

FullUSDA 8–11
Trident Maple (Acer Buergerianum) — tree with orange and red blooms; the Trident Maple thrives best in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 8, image 65

Tree

Trident Maple

Acer Buergerianum

FullUSDA 6–9
Trinette Hawaiian Schefflera (Schefflera Arboricola 'Trinette') — The Trinette Hawaiian Schefflera (Schefflera arboricola 'Trinette') is a versatile dwarf shrub

Shrub

Trinette Hawaiian Schefflera

Schefflera Arboricola 'Trinette'

FullUSDA 10–11
Trinidad Flame Bush (Calliandra Tweedii) — creating an arresting visual display

Shrub

Trinidad Flame Bush

Calliandra Tweedii

FullUSDA 10–11

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