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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

Winged Elm (Ulmus Alta) — this elm sports dark green leaves

Tree

Winged Elm

Ulmus Alta

FullUSDA 2–9
Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — loamy soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; shrub for full or half

Shrub

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush

Euonymus Alatus

FullUSDA 3–11
Winslow Spur Flower (Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender') — blue and purple flowers in the garden

Perennial

Winslow Spur Flower

Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender'

FullUSDA 9–11
Winter Aconite (Eranthis Hyemalis) — reaching just 3 to 4 inches in height; eranthis hyemalis, commonly known as Winter Aconite, heralds spring, image 100

Perennial

Winter Aconite

Eranthis Hyemalis

FullUSDA 4–8
Winter Begonia (Bergenia Ciliata) — with a comparable spread of 18 to 24 inches

Ground cover

Winter Begonia

Bergenia Ciliata

FullUSDA 3–10
Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — Notable for its bright red berries that persist into winter, this plant provides food for birds; requiring both, image 81

Shrub

Winterberry

Ilex Verticillata

FullUSDA 3–9
Winter Chocolate Heather (Calluna Vulgaris 'Winter Chocolate') — Offers late-summer blooms, ideal for colorful, low-maintenance ground cover or accent planting

Broadleaf Evergreen

Winter Chocolate Heather

Calluna Vulgaris 'Winter Chocolate'

FullUSDA 5–8
Wintercreeper (Euonymus Fortunei) — inconspicuous flowers may appear; wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei) is a versatile, evergreen shrub that, image 86

Ground cover

Wintercreeper

Euonymus Fortunei

FullUSDA 5–10
Winter Flame Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Flame') — is a deciduous shrub notable for its vibrant winter stems

Shrub

Winter Flame Dogwood

Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Flame'

FullUSDA 4–8
Winter Gem Hardy Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Green Mountain') — ideal for forming clipped hedges and topiaries

Shrub

Winter Gem Hardy Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens 'Green Mountain'

FullUSDA 6–10
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — plant it against an evergreen backdrop or along the edge of wooded areas; which allows its pendulous

Shrub

Winter Hazel

Corylopsis Spicata

FullUSDA 5–8
Winter Heath (Erica Carnea 'Springwood White') — Winter Heath 'Springwood White' (Erica carnea) is a low-growing

Ground cover

Winter Heath

Erica Carnea 'Springwood White'

FullUSDA 5–7
Winter Heath (Erica Carnea) — ground cover / shrub for full or half; reliable choice for challenging areas, image 57

Ground cover

Winter Heath

Erica Carnea

FullUSDA 5–7
Winter Jasmine (Jasminum Nudiflorum) — Its ease of maintenance and vigorous growth mean it can be pruned to desired shape and size after flowering; winter

Shrub

Winter Jasmine

Jasminum Nudiflorum

FullUSDA 8–9
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — is a majestic deciduous tree that brings year-round interest to any landscape design

Tree

Winter King Green Hawthorn

Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King'

FullUSDA 4–7
Winter's Bark (Drimys Winteri) — Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial shade to full sun; notably appreciated for its aromatic, image 73

Tree

Winter's Bark

Drimys Winteri

FullUSDA 7–10
Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia 'Winter Sun') — holly-like foliage and bright yellow

Shrub

Winter Sun Mahonia

Mahonia 'Winter Sun'

FullUSDA 7–9
Winterthur Viburnum (Viburnum Nudum 'Winterthur') — it's ideal for mixed borders and naturalized areas

Shrub

Winterthur Viburnum

Viburnum Nudum 'Winterthur'

FullUSDA 2–8
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — can withstand coastal conditions

Shrub

Wire Netting Bush

Corokia Cotoneaster

FullUSDA 7–11
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — shrub for full or half; where its seasonal changes can be fully appreciated by the discerning gardener

Shrub

Witch-Alder

Fothergilla Major

FullUSDA 4–8
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — is a deciduous shrub featuring fragrant; boasting clusters of ribbon-like flowers in shades ranging from pale yellow to

Shrub

Witch Hazel

Hamamelis X Intermedia

FullUSDA 5–9
Woadwaxen (Genista Lydia) — though well-drained soil is preferable

Ground cover

Woadwaxen

Genista Lydia

FullUSDA 7–9
Wollerton Old Hall Climbing Rose (Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall') — Regular deadheading encourages repeat flowering throughout the season

Vine

Wollerton Old Hall Climbing Rose

Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall'

FullUSDA 6–11
Wonga Wonga Vine (Pandorea Pandorana) — is a vigorous evergreen Australian climber; this versatile plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and needs

Vine

Wonga Wonga Vine

Pandorea Pandorana

FullUSDA 10–10

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