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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

Bridal Wreath (Spiraea Prunifolia) — For optimal bloom performance

Shrub

Bridal Wreath

Spiraea Prunifolia

FullUSDA 5–8
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea X Vanhouttei) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it flourishes in zones 3-8; with a subtle autumn display of yellow to reddish hues

Shrub

Bridal Wreath

Spiraea X Vanhouttei

FullUSDA 4–10
Bridal Wreath Francoa (Francoa Ramosa) — commonly known as Bridal Wreath

Perennial

Bridal Wreath Francoa

Francoa Ramosa

FullUSDA 8–10
Bridal Wreath Spirea (Spiraea Arguta) — This plant serves as an ideal choice for mixed borders

Shrub

Bridal Wreath Spirea

Spiraea Arguta

FullUSDA 3–8
Bright Edge Yucca (Yucca Filamentosa 'Bright Edge') — The Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge' is an evergreen perennial with striking sword-like leaves

Shrub

Bright Edge Yucca

Yucca Filamentosa 'Bright Edge'

FullUSDA 5–10
Bright Eyes Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Bright Eyes') — Thriving in full to partial sun, it reaches 18-24 inches in height and spreads 18-24 inches wide

Bright Eyes Phlox

Phlox Paniculata 'Bright Eyes'

FullUSDA 4–9
'Bright Idea' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — The Sedum hybrid 'Bright Idea' is a compact perennial with red stems

'Bright Idea' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full
Bright Pink Phlox (Phlox drummondii) — Its mounded habit grows 8-10 inches tall and spreads 10-16 inches

Bright Pink Phlox

Phlox drummondii

Full
Brilliant Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii 'Brilliantissima') — This perennial thrives in full to partial sunlight and prefers moist, well-drained soil

Perennial

Brilliant Bloodleaf

Iresine Herbstii 'Brilliantissima'

FullUSDA 10–11
Brilliant Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Brilliant') — shrub with red blooms

Shrub

Brilliant Hibiscus

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Brilliant'

FullUSDA 10–11
Brilliant Stonecrop (Sedum Spectabile 'Brilliant') — reaching up to 18 inches in height with an equal spread

Ground cover

Brilliant Stonecrop

Sedum Spectabile 'Brilliant'

FullUSDA 2–10
Brisbane Box (Lophostemon Confertus) — white flowers in the garden; this adaptability makes it a prime choice for avenues, image 82

Tree

Brisbane Box

Lophostemon Confertus

FullUSDA 9–10
Bristlecone Pine (Pinus Longaeva) — with needles that can persist for 40 years

Conifer

Bristlecone Pine

Pinus Longaeva

FullUSDA 4–7
Bristlecone Pine (Pinus Aristata) — remember that it thrives under full sun exposure and needs plenty of space to develop its unique form; and a sense of

Conifer

Bristlecone Pine

Pinus Aristata

FullUSDA 3–7
Broadleaf Beardtongue (Penstemon Strictus) — The plant's tolerance for rocky and loamy soils

Perennial

Broadleaf Beardtongue

Penstemon Strictus

FullUSDA 4–9
Broad-Leaved Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Persimilis 'Prunifolia') — maturing at about 25 feet tall and 25 feet wide

Shrub

Broad-Leaved Cockspur Hawthorn

Crataegus Persimilis 'Prunifolia'

FullUSDA 6–7
Brodie Eastern Red Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Brodie') — Brodie Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana 'Brodie') is a columnar conifer

Conifer

Brodie Eastern Red Juniper

Juniperus Virginiana 'Brodie'

FullUSDA 6–9
Bronze Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze') — is a perennial groundcover known for its alluring

Ground cover

Bronze Bugleweed

Ajuga Reptans 'Bronze'

FullUSDA 3–9
Bronze Loquat (Eriobotrya Deflexa) — evergreen appeal with its bronze-tinted

Shrub

Bronze Loquat

Eriobotrya Deflexa

FullUSDA 9–10
Bronze Philodendron (Philodendron hybrid) — The Philodendron hybrid 'Bronze' is an upright Proven Winners® houseplant with elongated

Bronze Philodendron

Philodendron hybrid

Full
Brookside Cranesbill (Geranium 'Brookside') — deep green foliage that forms a mounded habit

Ground cover

Brookside Cranesbill

Geranium 'Brookside'

FullUSDA 4–9
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — Andropogon virginicus, commonly known as Broom Sedge, is a warm-season perennial grass native to North America

Grass

Broom Sedge

Andropogon Virginicus

FullUSDA 5–9
Brother Stefan® Clematis — The Clematis is a deciduous climbing vine sold as Brother Stefan® Clematis

Shrub

Brother Stefan® Clematis

Clematis

FullUSDA 4–9
Brown Boronia (Boronia Megastigma) — Thriving in well-drained acidic soil, it requires moderate water and full sun to partial shade

Shrub

Brown Boronia

Boronia Megastigma

FullUSDA 9–10

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