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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

Weigela Varieties (Weigela Species) — Pruning promotes health and flowering; suitable in borders, as specimens, or for mass planting

Shrub

Weigela Varieties

Weigela Species

FullUSDA 5–9
Werner Arends Geum (Geum Coccineum 'Werner Arends') — The Geum coccineum 'Werner Arends' is a vibrant perennial, boasting fiery orange-red blooms atop slender

Perennial

Werner Arends Geum

Geum Coccineum 'Werner Arends'

FullUSDA 3–7
Western Anemone (Anemone Occidentalis) — also known as the Pasque Flower or Tow-headed Baby

Perennial

Western Anemone

Anemone Occidentalis

FullUSDA 3–8
Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — it boasts slender stems growing to an average height of 18 to 30 inches; it's quite drought-tolerant once established

Perennial

Western Blue Flax

Linum Perenne

FullUSDA 3–9
Western Catalpa (Catalpa Speciosa) — It boasts a relatively fast growth rate; trumpet-shaped flowers adorned with purple and yellow markings, image 64

Tree

Western Catalpa

Catalpa Speciosa

FullUSDA 4–11
Western Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Demissa') — well-drained soils.<br><br>When positioning the Prunus virginiana 'Demissa'

Tree

Western Chokecherry

Prunus Virginiana 'Demissa'

FullUSDA 4–8
Western Clarkia (Clarkia Purpurea) — which can reach up to 2-3 feet in height and around 1 foot in spread

Annual

Western Clarkia

Clarkia Purpurea

FullUSDA 3–10
Western Coneflower (Rudbeckia Occidentalis) — It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 7, showcasing its resilience against colder climates; perennial with

Perennial

Western Coneflower

Rudbeckia Occidentalis

FullUSDA 4–10
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — making it an exceptional choice for small gardens or as an understory tree in larger landscapes

Tree

Western Crabapple

Malus Fusca

FullUSDA 5–8
Western Dogwood (Cornus Nuttallii) — tree for full or half

Tree

Western Dogwood

Cornus Nuttallii

FullUSDA 4–10
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — spanning 1-2 inches across

Ground cover

Western Fleabane

Erigeron Divergens

FullUSDA 6–11
Western Hemlock (Tsuga Heterophylla) — pyramidal shape and fine-textured foliage

Conifer

Western Hemlock

Tsuga Heterophylla

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–9
Western Ice Plant (Carpobrotus Chilensis) — triangular leaves are a distinctive feature; hence the common name "Ice Plant."<br><br>During the blooming season

Succulent

Western Ice Plant

Carpobrotus Chilensis

FullUSDA 9–10
Western Juniper (Juniperus Occidentalis) — the Western Juniper requires minimal maintenance once established

Conifer

Western Juniper

Juniperus Occidentalis

FullUSDA 4–11
Western Larch (Larix Occidentalis) — is a deciduous conifer indigenous to the Pacific Northwest of the United States

Conifer

Western Larch

Larix Occidentalis

FullUSDA 4–8
Western Meadow Sedge (Carex Praegracilis) — ranging from well-drained to consistently moist

Grass

Western Meadow Sedge

Carex Praegracilis

FullUSDA 6–10
Western Mountain Ash (Sorbus Sitchensis) — Foliage is pinnate, turning fiery red in autumn; it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 7 and appreciates full

Shrub

Western Mountain Ash

Sorbus Sitchensis

FullUSDA 5–9
Western Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis Margaritacea) — with a spread equally as wide; growing to heights between 1 and 3 feet, image 61

Perennial

Western Pearly Everlasting

Anaphalis Margaritacea

FullUSDA 2–7
Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — Heart-shaped leaves emerge after flowers, transitioning to green and then yellow in fall

Shrub

Western Redbud

Cercis Occidentalis

FullUSDA 5–10
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — is a magnificent evergreen conifer that embodies the essence of the Pacific Northwest; gardeners value the Western Red

Conifer

Western Red Cedar

Thuja Plicata

FullUSDA 5–8
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — thriving in USDA zones 4-9

Shrub

Western Thimbleberry

Rubus Parviflorus

FullUSDA 3–10
Western White Clematis (Clematis Ligusticifolia) — frothy appearance to the landscape

Vine

Western White Clematis

Clematis Ligusticifolia

FullUSDA 5–9
Western White Pine (Pinus Monticola) — Perfect for large open areas or as a statement tree

Conifer

Western White Pine

Pinus Monticola

FullUSDA 5–8
Western Yellow Willow (Salix Lucida Ssp. Lasiandra) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Tree

Western Yellow Willow

Salix Lucida Ssp. Lasiandra

FullUSDA 8–8

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