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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 Spiraea (Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida) — often referred to as 'Shiny Leaf Spiraea'

Shrub

White Spiraea

Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida

FullUSDA 3–8
White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — allow sufficient space for the spruce to reach its full width.<br><br>Resistant to winter chill

Conifer

White Spruce

Picea Glauca

FullUSDA 2–6
White Striped Dwarf Bamboo (Sasaella Masamuneana 'Albostriata') — adds elegance with its variegated

Bamboo

White Striped Dwarf Bamboo

Sasaella Masamuneana 'Albostriata'

FullUSDA 7–10
White Swan Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea 'White Swan') — this plant displays classic

Perennial

White Swan Coneflower

Echinacea Purpurea 'White Swan'

FullUSDA 3–9
White Thorn (Vachella Constricta) — Growing up to 10-15 feet tall

Shrub

White Thorn

Vachella Constricta

FullUSDA 11–11
White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — providing excellent cover for wildlife and a natural

Tree

White Thorn Acacia

Vachella constricta

FullUSDA 7–11
White Trailina Petunia (Petunia Surfinias 'White') — The White Surfinia Petunia

Annual

White Trailina Petunia

Petunia Surfinias 'White'

FullUSDA 10–11
White Tree Roses (Rosa Tree Variety White) — features clusters of pure white blooms exuding a delicate fragrance; dark green foliage that, image 54

Shrub

White Tree Roses

Rosa Tree Variety White

FullUSDA 6–9
White Valerian (Centranthus Ruber 'Albus') — Thriving in USDA zones 5-8, it stands 2-3 feet tall with a similar spread

Ground cover

White Valerian

Centranthus Ruber 'Albus'

FullUSDA 4–10
White Variegated Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus 'Silver Queen') — green leaves edged with creamy white

Broadleaf Evergreen

White Variegated Euonymus

Euonymus Japonicus 'Silver Queen'

FullUSDA 10–10
White Watsonia (Watsonia Strains White) — Reaching up to 5 feet tall, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil

Perennial

White Watsonia

Watsonia Strains White

FullUSDA 9–10
Whorled Sage (Salvia Verticillata) — This plant thrives in USDA Zones 4-8, prefers full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil

Perennial

Whorled Sage

Salvia Verticillata

FullUSDA 5–8
Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — Geelaalwyn produces robust; bright orange to red flowers

Succulent

Wickens' Aloe

Aloe Wickensii

FullUSDA 9–11
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Wild Bergamot or Monarda fistulosa, is a resilient perennial native to North America

Perennial

Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

FullUSDA 3–9
Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox Divaricata) — It prefers well-drained soil, offering a lush carpet ideal for border fronts or woodland gardens; pruning the, image 141

Perennial

Wild Blue Phlox

Phlox Divaricata

FullUSDA 3–8
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — perennial for full or half; offering a naturalized aesthetic to the design, image 126

Perennial

Wild Columbine

Aquilegia Canadensis

FullUSDA 2–10
Wildfire Bicolor Clematis (Clematis 'Wildfire') — The Clematis 'Wildfire' is a vibrant climbing perennial

Vine

Wildfire Bicolor Clematis

Clematis 'Wildfire'

FullUSDA 4–8
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — This plant reaches 18-24 inches in height with a similar spread; often tolerating drought and poor soil conditions

Perennial

Wild Four O'Clock

Mirabilis Multiflora

FullUSDA 3–10
Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — perennial with pink blooms; mature plants reach a stately height of about 18 to 24 inches

Perennial

Wild Geranium

Geranium Maculatum

FullUSDA 3–8
Wild Leek (Allium Tricoccum) — They offer a lush, almost ephemeral quality to shaded areas while supporting local pollinators when in bloom; this North

Bulb

Wild Leek

Allium Tricoccum

FullUSDA 4–11
Wild Lupine (Lupinus Perennis) — Wild Lupine prefers full sun to partial shade; scientifically termed Lupinus perennis, image 90

Perennial

Wild Lupine

Lupinus Perennis

FullUSDA 3–8
Wild Mock Orange (Philadelphus Lewisii) — Philadelphus lewisii thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9 and prefers full sun to partial shade, image 38

Shrub

Wild Mock Orange

Philadelphus Lewisii

FullUSDA 4–9
Wild Petunia (Ruellia Humilis) — Preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; presents lavender to purple funnel-shaped blooms from early

Perennial

Wild Petunia

Ruellia Humilis

FullUSDA 4–8
Wild Pink (Silene Carolina) — perennial with pink blooms; it boasts a profusion of vibrant pink flowers that measure about 1 inch across, image 87

Perennial

Wild Pink

Silene Carolina

FullUSDA 4–8

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