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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

Wee Bit Giddy® Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) — This Proven Winners® shrub grows 18-24 inches tall and up to 30 inches wide

Wee Bit Giddy® Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

Full
Wee Bit Innocent® Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) — or lavender-purple depending on soil pH

Wee Bit Innocent® Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

Full
Weeping Acacia (Acacia Pendula) — draped gracefully from weeping branches

Tree

Weeping Acacia

Acacia Pendula

FullUSDA 9–11
Weeping Alaskan Yellow Cedar (Chamaecyparis Nootkatensis 'Green Arrow') — is a captivating conifer that presents both elegance and vertical interest to any

Conifer

Weeping Alaskan Yellow Cedar

Chamaecyparis Nootkatensis 'Green Arrow'

FullUSDA 5–10
Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — Its golden-green needles and narrow

Conifer

Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar

Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula'

FullUSDA 5–10
Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca Pendula') — it tends to sprawl across the ground

Conifer

Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar

Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'

FullUSDA 6–11
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — Originating from Australia, this plant is favored for its unique, striking flowers and weeping growth, image 55

Tree

Weeping Bottlebrush

Callistemon Viminalis

FullUSDA 9–11
Weeping Brown Sedge (Carex Flagellifera) — arching bronze-red foliage

Grass

Weeping Brown Sedge

Carex Flagellifera

FullUSDA 5–10
Weeping Cedar Of Lebanon (Cedrus Libani 'Pendula') — prized for its distinctive pendulous branches

Conifer

Weeping Cedar Of Lebanon

Cedrus Libani 'Pendula'

FullUSDA 5–11
Weeping Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Pendula') — It features cascading branches that form an elegant, weeping silhouette

Conifer

Weeping Deodar Cedar

Cedrus Deodara 'Pendula'

FullUSDA 7–11
Weeping Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus 'Pendula') — Regular watering is essential

Conifer

Weeping Eastern White Pine

Pinus Strobus 'Pendula'

FullUSDA 3–8
Weeping European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Pendula') — making it a captivating focal point in spacious landscapes; dark green as the season progresses, image 48

Tree

Weeping European Beech

Fagus Sylvatica 'Pendula'

FullUSDA 4–7
Weeping European Larch (Larix Decidua 'Pendula') — Typically reaching 10-15 feet in height

Conifer

Weeping European Larch

Larix Decidua 'Pendula'

FullUSDA 7–10
Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina) — indirect light and moderate humidity; glossy leaves and gracefully drooping branches, image 92

Tree

Weeping Fig

Ficus Benjamina

FullUSDA 9–11
Weeping Japanese Cherry (Prunus X Serrulata 'Pendula') — which transitions to vibrant hues of orange and red in the fall

Tree

Weeping Japanese Cherry

Prunus X Serrulata 'Pendula'

FullUSDA 6–9
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — withstanding temperatures as low as -40°F

Conifer

Weeping Norway Spruce

Picea Abies 'Pendula'

FullUSDA 1–6
Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — preferring well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

Shrub

Weeping Purple Beech

Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping'

FullUSDA 4–7
Weeping Sequoia (Sequoiadendron Gig. 'Pendulum') — Growing up to 25 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, it's an excellent choice for small spaces

Conifer

Weeping Sequoia

Sequoiadendron Gig. 'Pendulum'

FullUSDA 6–9
Weeping Tea Tree (Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows') — which emerge in abundance and provide a striking contrast against the foliage

Shrub

Weeping Tea Tree

Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows'

FullUSDA 10–10
Weeping Threadleaf Lawson False Cyp (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana 'Imbricata') — is a coniferous evergreen with a distinctive pendulous form

Conifer

Weeping Threadleaf Lawson False Cyp

Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana 'Imbricata'

FullUSDA 5–10
Weeping White Mulberry (Morus Alba 'Pendula') — suitable for USDA Zones 4 through 8

Tree

Weeping White Mulberry

Morus Alba 'Pendula'

FullUSDA 4–10
Weeping White Spruce (Picea Glauca 'Pendula') — drooping branches that add elegance to any landscape

Tree

Weeping White Spruce

Picea Glauca 'Pendula'

FullUSDA 2–6
Weeping Willow (Salix Babylonica) — The Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) is a dramatic

Tree

Weeping Willow

Salix Babylonica

FullUSDA 5–10
Weigela (Weigela Florida) — attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden

Shrub

Weigela

Weigela Florida

FullUSDA 5–9

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