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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

Brown Twig Dogwood (Cornus Glabrata) — The Brown Twig Dogwood (Cornus glabrata) is a North American native shrub prized for its dynamic presence

Shrub

Brown Twig Dogwood

Cornus Glabrata

FullUSDA 3–8
Bruns Slender Spruce (Picea Omorika 'Bruns') — The Bruns Slender Spruce (Picea omorika 'Bruns') is a narrow, columnar evergreen, perfect for tight spaces

Conifer

Bruns Slender Spruce

Picea Omorika 'Bruns'

FullUSDA 2–7
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — attracting pollinators and providing subtle interest; ideal for hedges or topiary, it thrives in full to partial sun

Shrub

Brush Cherry

Syzygium Paniculatum

FullUSDA 9–11
'Brush Strokes' Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) — topped by tan plumes from late summer onward

'Brush Strokes' Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Full
Buchanan Sage (Salvia Buchananii) — The Buchanan Sage (Salvia buchananii) is a vibrant perennial, prized for its deep fuchsia blooms

Perennial

Buchanan Sage

Salvia Buchananii

FullUSDA 8–10
Buck Brush (Ceanothus Cuneatus) — consider its full sun exposure and well-drained soil preferences

Ground cover

Buck Brush

Ceanothus Cuneatus

FullUSDA 8–11
Buckbrush Ceanothus (Ceanothus Velutinus) — Buckbrush typically reaches 4 to 8 feet in height with a spread of 5 to 10 feet, thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Ground cover

Buckbrush Ceanothus

Ceanothus Velutinus

FullUSDA 6–8
Buckhorn Cholla (Cylindropuntia Acanthocarpa) — shrub / tree for full or half

Shrub

Buckhorn Cholla

Cylindropuntia Acanthocarpa

FullUSDA 9–10
Bud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow') — it reaches up to 6 feet in height with an equal spread

Shrub

Bud's Yellow Dogwood

Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow'

FullUSDA 3–8
Buffalo Grass (Buchloe Dactyloides) — This warm-season grass is characterized by its fine

Bulb

Buffalo Grass

Buchloe Dactyloides

FullUSDA 6–11
Buffalo Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Buffalo') — commonly called Buffalo Juniper

Conifer

Buffalo Juniper

Juniperus Sabina 'Buffalo'

FullUSDA 3–10
Bulbous Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum Species) — Bulbous Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) thrives in U.S

Grass

Bulbous Oat Grass

Arrhenatherum Species

FullUSDA 4–8
Bulgarian Bee Sage (Salvia Forskaohlei) — is a hardy perennial known for its bold violet-blue inflorescences

Perennial

Bulgarian Bee Sage

Salvia Forskaohlei

FullUSDA 5–9
Bull Banksia (Banksia Grandis) — Resistant to drought, it's a low-maintenance choice for impactful landscapes

Shrub

Bull Banksia

Banksia Grandis

FullUSDA 9–10
Bull Grass (Muhlenbergia Emersleyi 'El Toro') — This perennial showcases dense clumps of narrow

Grass

Bull Grass

Muhlenbergia Emersleyi 'El Toro'

FullUSDA 6–11
Bumblesky Salvia (Salvia Nemorosa 'Bumblesky') — Its vertical spikes reach up to 14-16 inches tall and spread 16-18 inches wide

Perennial

Bumblesky Salvia

Salvia Nemorosa 'Bumblesky'

FullUSDA 3–8
'Bundle of Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — It grows 10-12 inches tall and spreads 16-20 inches in a tidy mound

'Bundle of Joy' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full
Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — Its modest size and adaptability make it a versatile and endearing option for a diverse array of garden styles; it thrives in

Annual

Bunny Tails

Lagurus Ovatus

FullUSDA 4–10
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — providing a textural contrast to its surroundings.<br><br>Of particular note are the massive

Conifer

Bunya-Bunya

Araucaria Bidwillii

FullUSDA 8–11
Burford Holly (Ilex Cornuta 'Burfordii') — glossy foliage and solitary red berries

Shrub

Burford Holly

Ilex Cornuta 'Burfordii'

FullUSDA 7–10
Burgundy Glow Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Burgundy Glow') — is an attractive groundcover known for its striking tricolored foliage

Ground cover

Burgundy Glow Bugleweed

Ajuga Reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

FullUSDA 3–9
Burgundy Pelargonium (Pelargonium Sidoides 'Burgundy Form') — Pelargonium sidoides 'Burgundy Form,' features striking

Perennial

Burgundy Pelargonium

Pelargonium Sidoides 'Burgundy Form'

FullUSDA 9–10
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — The Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen,' or Tea Tree Red Damask, is a striking

Shrub

Burgundy Queen Tea Tree

Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'

FullUSDA 9–10
Burkwood Osmanthus (Osmanthus X Burkwoodii) — dark green foliage and clusters of highly fragrant

Broadleaf Evergreen

Burkwood Osmanthus

Osmanthus X Burkwoodii

FullUSDA 7–9

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