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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

Wyoming Canna (Canna 'Wyoming') — this hardy plant becomes a focal point in garden beds or as a container specimen

Perennial

Wyoming Canna

Canna 'Wyoming'

FullUSDA 7–11
Yarrow (Achillea X Taygetea) — scientifically known as Achillea x taygetea; which heightens the ecological value of a garden, image 63

Perennial

Yarrow

Achillea X Taygetea

FullUSDA 3–11
Yarrow Hybrids (Achillea Hybrids) — are popular perennials offering an array of colors from white to pink

Ground cover

Yarrow Hybrids

Achillea Hybrids

FullUSDA 3–10
Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria) — Ilex vomitoria is particularly well-suited for coastal landscapes; glossy leaves and red berries on female plants

Shrub

Yaupon

Ilex Vomitoria

FullUSDA 7–9
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — enhancing the ecological value of the landscape.<br><br>As the season progresses

Shrub

Yeddo Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis Umbellata

FullUSDA 9–11
Yellow African Daisy (Arctotis Acaulis) — The Yellow African Daisy (Arctotis acaulis)

Ground cover

Yellow African Daisy

Arctotis Acaulis

FullUSDA 9–10
Yellow Bahia (Bahia Absinthifolia) — Bahia absinthifolia requires very minimal maintenance once established

Ground cover

Yellow Bahia

Bahia Absinthifolia

FullUSDA 8–11
Yellow Bell Bean Tree (Markhamia Lutea) — scientifically known as Markhamia lutea; the tree produces slender

Tree

Yellow Bell Bean Tree

Markhamia Lutea

FullUSDA 10–11
Yellow Bells (Tecoma Stans) — sunny splash of color and a haven for wildlife; the Yellow Bells (Tecoma stans) is a vibrant perennial shrub reaching, image 72

Shrub

Yellow Bells

Tecoma Stans

FullUSDA 9–10
Yellow Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) — with a canopy spread of about 40 to 50 feet; offering a seasonal display that underscores its landscape value

Tree

Yellow Birch

Betula Alleghaniensis

FullUSDA 2–7
Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — the Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' is adaptable to a range of soil types

Shrub

Yellow Bird Magnolia

Magnolia 'Yellow Bird'

FullUSDA 5–9
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — Its distinctive features include feathery; shrub with multi-colored and red and yellow blooms, image 56

Shrub

Yellow Bird Of Paradise

Caesalpinia Gilliesii

FullUSDA 7–11
Yellow Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Striatum) — commonly known as Yellow Blue-Eyed Grass

Perennial

Yellow Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium Striatum

FullUSDA 4–9
'Yellow Brick Road' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — The Sedum hybrid 'Yellow Brick Road' is a mounded perennial stonecrop with dark green foliage

'Yellow Brick Road' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full
Yellow Bulbine (Bulbine Frutescens 'Yellow') — star-shaped blooms atop slender stalks with fleshy leaves reaching 12-18 inches tall and wide; minimal watering

Ground cover

Yellow Bulbine

Bulbine Frutescens 'Yellow'

FullUSDA 8–11
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — In spring, it may produce yellow flowers; hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, image 58

Cactus

Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus

Opuntia Microdasys

FullUSDA 9–10
Yellow Bush Snapdragon (Keckiella Antirrhinoides) — Its drought resistance makes it ideal for water-wise gardens

Perennial

Yellow Bush Snapdragon

Keckiella Antirrhinoides

FullUSDA 10–11
Yellow Bush Spurge (Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it suits USDA zones 7-10

Perennial

Yellow Bush Spurge

Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii

FullUSDA 6–9
Yellow Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet Yellow) — semi-double flowers that bloom from late spring to fall frost

Ground cover

Yellow Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet Yellow

FullUSDA 4–11
Yellow Carpet Rose (Rosa Flower Carpet Amber) — it provides long-lasting color from late spring to frost without deadheading

Ground cover

Yellow Carpet Rose

Rosa Flower Carpet Amber

FullUSDA 4–11
Yellow Cat-Tail (Bulbinella Floribunda) — Yellow Cat-tail (Bulbinella floribunda) is a vibrant perennial boasting dense

Bulb

Yellow Cat-Tail

Bulbinella Floribunda

FullUSDA 8–11
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — well-drained soils but exhibits remarkable adaptability

Conifer

Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress

Callitropsis Nootkatensis

FullUSDA 5–10
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — scientifically referred to as Erodium chrysanthum

Ground cover

Yellow Cranesbill

Erodium Chrysanthum

FullUSDA 9–10
Yellow Dalmation Iris (Iris Pallida 'Variegata') — It prefers well-drained soil, with moderate moisture

Perennial

Yellow Dalmation Iris

Iris Pallida 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 4–9

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