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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

Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — is a vibrant evergreen shrub that flourishes in USDA zones 9-11

Shrub

Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red'

FullUSDA 9–9
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis) — particularly in periods of extreme heat; regular pruning maintains shape, image 169

Shrub

Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis

FullUSDA 9–9
Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias Curassavica) — perennial for full; so caution is advised when handling, image 144

Perennial

Tropical Milkweed

Asclepias Curassavica

FullUSDA 3–9
Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — is evenly spaced along the rachis (the central stem of the frond)

Fern

Tropical Sword Fern

Nephrolepis Exaltata

FullUSDA 10–11
Tropicana Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Tropicana') — Ideal for accentuating borders

Shrub

Tropicana Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa 'Tropicana'

FullUSDA 6–11
Tropic-Tillo (Pedilanthus Bracteatus) — The Tropic-Tillo, or Pedilanthus bracteatus, is a vibrant perennial shrub, reaching up to 3 to 5 feet tall

Succulent

Tropic-Tillo

Pedilanthus Bracteatus

FullUSDA 9–11
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — reminiscent of a trout's patterns; scientifically known as Erythronium oreganum, image 63

Bulb

Trout Lily

Erythronium Oreganum

FullUSDA 4–9
Trumpet Creeper (Campsis Radicans) — It spreads via root suckers; manage growth to prevent invasiveness; growing up to 3 inches long

Vine

Trumpet Creeper

Campsis Radicans

FullUSDA 4–10
Tube Clematis (Clematis Heracleifolia 'Davidiana') — promoting overall plant health; tube Clematis, Clematis heracleifolia 'Davidiana', thrives in USDA zones

Perennial

Tube Clematis

Clematis Heracleifolia 'Davidiana'

FullUSDA 3–9
Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha® Reblooming Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata) — It grows 24-36 inches tall and wide, making a polished border, edging, or container shrub

Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha® Reblooming Mountain Hydrangea

Hydrangea serrata

Full
Tuff Stuff™ Reblooming Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata) — set against fresh green foliage

Tuff Stuff™ Reblooming Mountain Hydrangea

Hydrangea serrata

Full
Tuff Stuff™ Red Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata) — This Proven Winners® shrub grows 24-36 inches tall and wide with a tidy mounded habit

Tuff Stuff™ Red Mountain Hydrangea

Hydrangea serrata

Full
Tufted Evening Primrose (Oenothera Caespitosa) — These flowers can be up to 3 inches in diameter; it prefers full sun and well-drained soils

Ground cover

Tufted Evening Primrose

Oenothera Caespitosa

FullUSDA 10–10
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — though it grows best in moist; blend seamlessly into meadow plantings

Grass

Tufted Hair Grass

Deschampsia Cespitosa

FullUSDA 4–9
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — annual / perennial for full or half; these hardy plants often withstand light foot traffic and can enliven path, image 78

Annual

Tufted Pansy

Viola Cornuta

FullUSDA 4–10
Tule (Typha Domingensis) — This robust perennial stands tall, with stalks typically reaching 5 to 9 feet in height

Aquatic

Tule

Typha Domingensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Tulipifera) — Come late spring to early summer; when incorporating the Tulip Tree into landscapes, image 103

Tree

Tulip Tree

Liriodendron Tulipifera

FullUSDA 4–10
Tumbleweed Onion (Allium Schubertii) — commonly known as Tumbleweed Onion

Bulb

Tumbleweed Onion

Allium Schubertii

FullUSDA 3–9
Turkcap Lily (Lilium Martagon) — Its unique, recurved petals in pink-purple hues, speckled with dark spots, resemble a Turkish cap; the plant favors, image 52

Bulb

Turkcap Lily

Lilium Martagon

FullUSDA 3–8
Turkestan Burning Bush (Euonymus Nanus Turkestanicus) — Turkestan Burning Bush (Euonymus nanus turkestanicus) is a compact

Shrub

Turkestan Burning Bush

Euonymus Nanus Turkestanicus

FullUSDA 2–10
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — tree for full or half; the Turkish Filbert is an excellent choice for a structured yet naturalistic aesthetic

Tree

Turkish Filbert

Corylus Colurna

FullUSDA 4–7
Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — that adds a dramatic and colorful presence to any landscape design; bulb for full or half

Bulb

Turkscap Lily

Lilium Superbum

FullUSDA 5–8
Turpentine Bush (Ericameria Laricifolia) — Its greenery is notably rich and dense, creating a lush backdrop for other garden elements

Shrub

Turpentine Bush

Ericameria Laricifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Turtlehead (Chelone Obliqua) — It prefers fertile, humus-rich soil that is well-draining, yet moisture-retentive; scientifically known as Chelone obliqua

Perennial

Turtlehead

Chelone Obliqua

FullUSDA 3–9

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