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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

White False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — The White False Indigo, Baptisia alba, is a robust perennial native to North America

Perennial

White False Indigo

Baptisia Alba

FullUSDA 5–8
White fan flower (Scaevola aemula) — The Scaevola aemula is a compact annual with crisp white, star-shaped blooms and fresh green foliage

White fan flower

Scaevola aemula

Full
White Fir (Abies Concolor) — It prefers full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil; its attractive blue-green needles, which are 2 to 3, image 48

Conifer

White Fir

Abies Concolor

FullUSDA 3–8
White Flower Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet White) — provide a stark and elegant contrast against the glossy

Ground cover

White Flower Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet White

FullUSDA 4–11
White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida 'Alba') — Pruning is minimal, mainly to remove crossing or damaged limbs or to shape the tree as desired

Tree

White Flowering Dogwood

Cornus Florida 'Alba'

FullUSDA 4–9
White Flowering Tea Tree (Leptospermum scoparium 'Album Flore Pleno') — Leptospermum scoparium 'Alba Plenum,' a compact evergreen shrub

Shrub

White Flowering Tea Tree

Leptospermum scoparium 'Album Flore Pleno'

FullUSDA 9–11
White Flowering Tobacco (Nicotiana Alata 'Domino Mix') — Reaching heights of 24-30 inches

Annual

White Flowering Tobacco

Nicotiana Alata 'Domino Mix'

FullUSDA 3–10
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — Being sensitive to cold, this plant is best suited for USDA zones 10 and above; each flower spans roughly 3, image 145

Broadleaf Evergreen

White Gardenia

Gardenia Thunbergia

FullUSDA 10–11
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Thriving in USDA zones 8-11, it prefers full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil; requiring a, image 54

Perennial

White Garland Lily

Hedychium Coronarium

FullUSDA 8–10
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — The White Gaura, scientifically named Gaura lindheimeri, emanates grace and charm within any garden design; create an

Perennial

White Gaura

Gaura Lindheimeri

FullUSDA 5–10
White Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua 'White') — lobed leaves beneath a profusion of dainty white blooms

Shrub

White Globe Mallow

Sphaeralcea Ambigua 'White'

FullUSDA 7–11
White III fan flower (Scaevola aemula) — is a mounding-trailing annual with bright white

White III fan flower

Scaevola aemula

Full
White III Phlox (Phlox drummondii) — It grows 10-16 inches tall and wide

White III Phlox

Phlox drummondii

Full
White III Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) — The Angelonia 'White III' is an upright Proven Winners® annual with crisp white

White III Summer Snapdragon

Angelonia

Full
White Irish Heather (Daboecia Cantabrica Alba) — Ideal for rockeries, borders, and ground cover, it's also bee-friendly, enhancing ecological appeal

Broadleaf Evergreen

White Irish Heather

Daboecia Cantabrica Alba

FullUSDA 1–6
White Ironbark (Eucalyptus Leucoxylon) — It displays a high tolerance for drought conditions once established

Tree

White Ironbark

Eucalyptus Leucoxylon

FullUSDA 9–9
White Japanese Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida 'Alba') — A site offering morning sunlight with afternoon shade is ideal

Perennial

White Japanese Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida 'Alba'

FullUSDA 6–10
White Jewel Dragon Tree (Dracaena) — The Dracaena 'White Jewel' is an upright houseplant with glossy

White Jewel Dragon Tree

Dracaena

Full
White Joy Perfume Tree (Michelia Champaca 'Alba') — Preferring well-drained soil, it requires moderate watering and suits USDA zones 10-11

Tree

White Joy Perfume Tree

Michelia Champaca 'Alba'

FullUSDA 9–11
White Lace Flower (Orlaya Grandiflora) — incorporating Orlaya grandiflora provides both an aesthetic appeal and ecological benefit; is an elegant and

Annual

White Lace Flower

Orlaya Grandiflora

FullUSDA 8–10
Whiteleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Viscida) — although it can tolerate partial shade

Tree

Whiteleaf Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Viscida

FullUSDA 11–11
White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — Growing to an average height and spread of 3 to 5 feet

Shrub

White-Leaved Rockrose

Cistus Albidus

FullUSDA 8–10
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — trumpet-shaped flowers atop sturdy stalks

Ground cover

White Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus

FullUSDA 10–10
White Long Stemmed Lavender (Lavandula X Intermedia 'Alba') — This robust perennial thrives in zones 5‚Äì9, preferring full sun and well-drained soil

Perennial

White Long Stemmed Lavender

Lavandula X Intermedia 'Alba'

FullUSDA 5–9

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