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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

Uplift™ Camouflage (Homalomena wallisii) — The Uplift™ Camouflage Homalomena

Uplift™ Camouflage

Homalomena wallisii

Full
Upright Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Gracillimus') — In fall, it reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and displays copper blooms that transform into silvery plumes

Grass

Upright Maiden Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Gracillimus'

FullUSDA 5–10
Upright Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus Var. Laevigatus) — It reaches an approximate size of 3-6 ft in height and spread, preferring partial to full sun

Shrub

Upright Snowberry

Symphoricarpos Albus Var. Laevigatus

FullUSDA 4–10
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — and prefers partial to full sun; reaching 10-20 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width

Conifer

Upright Yew

Taxus X Media

FullUSDA 4–7
Urban Urchin™ Dragon Tree (Dracaena sp.) — is a compact dragon tree with upright, spiky leaves striped in green, light green, and chartreuse-white

Urban Urchin™ Dragon Tree

Dracaena sp.

Full
Utah Agave (Agave Utahensis) — Utah Agave (Agave utahensis) is a striking succulent native to the Mojave Desert

Succulent

Utah Agave

Agave Utahensis

FullUSDA 6–10
Valencia Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Valencia') — evergreen leaves with clusters of fragrant

Tree

Valencia Orange

Citrus Sinensis 'Valencia'

FullUSDA 8–10
Valley Cushion Mugo Pine (Pinus Mugo 'Valley Cushion') — The Pinus mugo 'Valley Cushion' is a dwarf conifer, compact with a rounded form

Conifer

Valley Cushion Mugo Pine

Pinus Mugo 'Valley Cushion'

FullUSDA 2–11
Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Its substantial presence requires a significant amount of space and unhindered room for root growth

Tree

Valley Oak

Quercus Lobata

FullUSDA 7–9
Vanderwolf's Pyramid Pine (Pinus Flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid') — particularly sought after for its unique aesthetic

Conifer

Vanderwolf's Pyramid Pine

Pinus Flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'

FullUSDA 3–11
Vanilla Breeze™ Lantana (Lantana camara) — Proven Winners - Luscious® Vanilla Breeze™ - Lantana camara white yellow open yellow

Vanilla Breeze™ Lantana

Lantana camara

Full
Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea (Hydrangea Paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry') — It flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil

Shrub

Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea

Hydrangea Paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry'

FullUSDA 4–9
Variegata English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Minima Variegata') — lobed foliage adding contrast

Broadleaf Evergreen

Variegata English Ivy

Hedera Helix 'Minima Variegata'

FullUSDA 4–9
Variegated Beeblossom (Gaura Lindheimeri Variegata) — The Variegated Butterfly Flower

Perennial

Variegated Beeblossom

Gaura Lindheimeri Variegata

FullUSDA 5–9
Variegated Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria 'Variegatum') — Best suited for partial to full shade, it requires well-drained soil

Ground cover

Variegated Bishop's Weed

Aegopodium Podagraria 'Variegatum'

FullUSDA 2–8
Variegated Black Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Aureomarginata') — It is relatively adaptable to various soil types

Shrub

Variegated Black Elder

Sambucus Nigra 'Aureomarginata'

FullUSDA 5–8
Variegated Box Elder (Acer Negundo 'Variegatum') — It typically reaches 30-50 feet in height with a spread of 20-30 feet

Tree

Variegated Box Elder

Acer Negundo 'Variegatum'

FullUSDA 3–9
Variegated Century Plant (Agave Americana 'Variegata') — the Variegated Century Plant thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot

Succulent

Variegated Century Plant

Agave Americana 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 8–11
Variegated English Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens 'Variegata') — is a striking evergreen shrub featuring creamy-white margins on glossy

Broadleaf Evergreen

Variegated English Boxwood

Buxus Sempervirens 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 5–8
Variegated English Holly (Ilex Aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata') — this holly cultivar offers year-round foliage interest

Shrub

Variegated English Holly

Ilex Aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'

FullUSDA 6–9
Variegated English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Variegata') — Moderate water needs and occasional pruning keep it flourishing and prevent overgrowth

Broadleaf Evergreen

Variegated English Ivy

Hedera Helix 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 4–9
Variegated False Agave (Furcraea Selloa Marginata) — sword-shaped leaves up to 4-6 feet long

Succulent

Variegated False Agave

Furcraea Selloa Marginata

FullUSDA 8–10
Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — elegantly contrasting the dark green center

Shrub

Variegated False Holly

Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus'

FullUSDA 7–9
Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — with plumes appearing in summer

Grass

Variegated Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche'

FullUSDA 3–9

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