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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

Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Tuscan Blue') — evergreen shrub reaching 4 to 6 feet in height with a 2 to 4-foot spread

Shrub

Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'

FullUSDA 8–10
Tuscarora Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora') — showing a hardiness within USDA zones 7 to 9

Tree

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora'

FullUSDA 7–10
Tuskegee Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuskegee') — Hardy in Zones 7-9, it's also resistant to powdery mildew, ensuring robust foliage

Tree

Tuskegee Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuskegee'

FullUSDA 7–9
Tussock Bellflower (Campanula Carpatica) — Hardy in Zones 3-7, it's an excellent ground cover or border accent; flourishing in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7

Ground cover

Tussock Bellflower

Campanula Carpatica

FullUSDA 3–9
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — The inconspicuous greenish-brown flower spikes appear in late spring; plant spacing of 1.5 to 2.5 feet on center is, image 97

Grass

Tussock Sedge

Carex Stricta

FullUSDA 3–9
Tutsan, Purple St. John's Wort (Hypericum Androsaemum 'Albury Purple') — Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple', commonly known as Tutsan or Purple St

Shrub

Tutsan, Purple St. John's Wort

Hypericum Androsaemum 'Albury Purple'

FullUSDA 7–11
Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum (Carissa Macrocarpa 'Tuttle') — reaching heights of 18-24 inches and spreading 24-36 inches wide

Ground cover

Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum

Carissa Macrocarpa 'Tuttle'

FullUSDA 9–11
Tweekleur-Aalwyn (Aloe Cryptopoda) — thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Shrub

Tweekleur-Aalwyn

Aloe Cryptopoda

FullUSDA 9–11
'Twilight' Carpathian Bellflower (Campanula carpatica) — This Proven Winners® selection forms a mounded plant 6-8 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide

'Twilight' Carpathian Bellflower

Campanula carpatica

Full
Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — the Twinberry can thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, image 35

Shrub

Twinberry

Lonicera Involucrata

FullUSDA 4–10
Twin Flowered Agave (Agave Geminiflora) — adds unique texture with narrow

Succulent

Twin Flowered Agave

Agave Geminiflora

FullUSDA 8–10
Twinspur (Diascia Barberae) — A delicate addition to any garden, it offers a continuous display of color

Annual

Twinspur

Diascia Barberae

FullUSDA 9–11
Twinspur (Diascia Integerrima) — Twinspur (Diascia integerrima) is a perennial renowned for its vibrant coral to pink flowers

Perennial

Twinspur

Diascia Integerrima

FullUSDA 9–10
Twisted Acacia (Acacia Schaffneri) — coupled with its manageable size and minimal water requirements

Tree

Twisted Acacia

Acacia Schaffneri

FullUSDA 8–11
Twisted Desert Wattle (Acacia Aphylla) — adding to this low-maintenance plant's visual intrigue and habitat value

Tree

Twisted Desert Wattle

Acacia Aphylla

FullUSDA 10–10
Twisted Jasmine (Jasminum Tortuosum) — Reaching up to 15 feet, it boasts fragrant, star-shaped white blooms

Vine

Twisted Jasmine

Jasminum Tortuosum

FullUSDA 9–10
Twisted Leaf Yucca (Yucca Rupicola) — the Twisted Leaf Yucca is compact yet robust

Shrub

Twisted Leaf Yucca

Yucca Rupicola

FullUSDA 7–11
Twisted Sister™ Fernleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hybrid) — The Philodendron hybrid is an upright tropical houseplant with twisted

Twisted Sister™ Fernleaf Philodendron

Philodendron hybrid

Full
Ulmo (Eucryphia Cordifolia) — native to the temperate rainforests of Chile and Argentina

Tree

Ulmo

Eucryphia Cordifolia

FullUSDA 8–10
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — sporting starry blooms and vibrant blue berries; effortlessly enhancing the garden's aesthetic with its tropical flair

Grass

Umbrella Lily

Dianella Ensifolia

FullUSDA 7–11
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — succulent stems reaching 3-6 feet high; making it an excellent conversation starter.<br><br>For optimal growth, image 57

Perennial

Umbrella Plant

Darmera Peltata

FullUSDA 5–9
Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Flatsedge (Cyperus Alternifolius) — commonly known as the Umbrella Plant or Umbrella Papyrus; ideal for adding vertical, image 61

Perennial

Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Flatsedge

Cyperus Alternifolius

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — so caution is advised in gardens with small children and pets.<br><br>For optimal growth; is a tropical evergreen

Shrub

Umbrella Tree

Schefflera Actinophylla

FullUSDA 10–11
Unique Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Unique') — It thrives in well-drained

Shrub

Unique Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Unique'

FullUSDA 6–9

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