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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

Wood Anemone (Anemone Nemorosa) — making it ideal for naturalizing in shaded garden spots or underplanting beneath trees

Ground cover

Wood Anemone

Anemone Nemorosa

FullUSDA 5–8
Woodland Phlox (Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue') — is a charming herbaceous perennial

Perennial

Woodland Phlox

Phlox Divaricata 'London Grove Blue'

FullUSDA 3–8
Woodland Strawberries (Fragaria 'Fraise Des Bois') — This manageable size also makes it ideal for edges of paths

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Woodland Strawberries

Fragaria 'Fraise Des Bois'

FullUSDA 6–10
Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica) — californica, is an enchanting addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic charm and, image 33

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Woodland Strawberry

Fragaria Vesca Ssp. Californica

FullUSDA 6–10
Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus Divaricata) — exuding bright charm and hardiness into any landscape design

Annual

Woodland Sunflower

Helianthus Divaricata

FullUSDA 5–9
Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — makes it a perfect front-of-border perennial

Perennial

Wood's Blue New York Aster

Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue'

FullUSDA 4–8
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Its trifoliate, clover-like leaves and delicate white, veined flowers give a woodland feel; adding a subtle pop, image 58

Perennial

Wood Sorrel

Oxalis Acetosella

FullUSDA 9–10
Wood Spurge (Euphorbia Robbiae) — plants should be situated approximately 1 foot apart to allow for their spreading habit; green landscape even in shaded areas

Shrub

Wood Spurge

Euphorbia Robbiae

FullUSDA 6–10
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — which typically feature 5 to 9 leaflets with serrated margins; roughly 0.25 to 0.5 inches in diameter, image 67

Shrub

Woods Rose

Rosa Woodsii

FullUSDA 3–11
Woodward Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Woodwardii') — is a compact evergreen conifer reaching up to 6-8 feet tall and wide

Conifer

Woodward Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Woodwardii'

FullUSDA 3–7
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — or combine with other California natives for a cohesively resilient and beautiful garden aesthetic

Shrub

Woolly Blue Curls

Trichostema Lanatum

FullUSDA 8–8
Woolly Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Marrubiifolia) — is a resilient shrub reaching up to 5 feet with a spread of 6 feet

Shrub

Woolly Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Marrubiifolia

FullUSDA 11–11
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — adding to the ecological value of the garden.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade

Shrub

Woolly Grevillea

Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha'

FullUSDA 10–11
Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — Suited for USDA zones 8-10

Shrub

Woollyleaf Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Tomentosa

FullUSDA 7–11
Woolly Or Silver Speedwell (Veronica Spicata Incana) — making it a perfect mid-border selection

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Woolly Or Silver Speedwell

Veronica Spicata Incana

FullUSDA 3–10
Woolly Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Lasiocarpos Var. Occidentalis) — Woolly Rose Mallow, Hibiscus lasiocarpos var

Perennial

Woolly Rose Mallow

Hibiscus Lasiocarpos Var. Occidentalis

FullUSDA 5–8
Woolly Thyme (Thymus Pseudolanuginosus) — wool-like hairs that cover its leaves.<br><br>Growing to a mere height of around 1-3 inches

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Woolly Thyme

Thymus Pseudolanuginosus

FullUSDA 3–9
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea Tomentosa) — Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8; this plant can withstand a variety of conditions

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Woolly Yarrow

Achillea Tomentosa

FullUSDA 2–10
Worcester Gold Blue Mist (Caryopteris 'Worcester Gold') — also known as the Worcester Gold Blue Mist

Perennial

Worcester Gold Blue Mist

Caryopteris 'Worcester Gold'

FullUSDA 5–9
Wreath Goldenrod (Solidago Caesia) — Ideal for woodland gardens

Perennial

Wreath Goldenrod

Solidago Caesia

FullUSDA 4–8
Wright Buckwheat (Eriogonum Wrightii) — is a versatile and striking native perennial that offers an alluring presence in any landscape design; in the summer

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Wright Buckwheat

Eriogonum Wrightii

FullUSDA 6–10
Wright's Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Microcephalum) — making it an excellent choice for ground cover or for mass planting in rock gardens

Perennial

Wright's Cudweed

Pseudognaphalium Microcephalum

FullUSDA 8–10
Wright's Penstemon (Penstemon Wrightii) — Standing 1-3ft tall with a spread of 1-2ft, it's ideal for adding vertical interest and attracting pollinators

Perennial

Wright's Penstemon

Penstemon Wrightii

FullUSDA 8–11
Wyn's Wonder Australian Fuchsia (Correa 'Wyn's Wonder') — The Correa 'Wyn's Wonder', or Wyn' Wonder Australian Fuchsia, is a striking evergreen shrub

Ground cover

Wyn's Wonder Australian Fuchsia

Correa 'Wyn's Wonder'

FullUSDA 9–10

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