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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

Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Laciniata') — drooping branches and fine-textured

Tree

Cutleaf Weeping Birch

Betula Pendula 'Laciniata'

FullUSDA 3–9
Cynthia Giddy Aloe (Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy') — The Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy' is a succulent perennial boasting vibrant orange-red tubular flowers on tall spikes

Succulent

Cynthia Giddy Aloe

Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy'

FullUSDA 9–11
Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia Cyparissias) — This sun-loving plant reaches 6-12 inches tall and spreads up to 18 inches wide, thriving in USDA zones, image 79

Ground cover

Cypress Spurge

Euphorbia Cyparissias

FullUSDA 4–7
Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — it thrives in well-drained soil

Ground cover

Cyprus Ironwort

Sideritis Cypria

FullUSDA 9–10
Daffodil (Narcissus Assorted Varieties) — commonly known as Daffodil

Bulb

Daffodil

Narcissus Assorted Varieties

FullUSDA 3–10
Daffodil, Trumpet Narcissus (Narcissus Pseudonarcissus) — is a perennial spring bloomer that commands attention with its iconic; with colors, image 87

Bulb

Daffodil, Trumpet Narcissus

Narcissus Pseudonarcissus

FullUSDA 3–10
Dahlia (Dahlia 'Kelvin Floodlight') — providing a showstopping visual impact

Bulb

Dahlia

Dahlia 'Kelvin Floodlight'

FullUSDA 8–10
Dahlia (Assorted) (Dahlia X Hybrida) — showcases a range of forms from simple to complex blossoms up to 12 inches in diameter

Perennial

Dahlia (Assorted)

Dahlia X Hybrida

FullUSDA 3–10
Daisy May® Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum) — The Leucanthemum superbum Daisy May® is a compact Shasta daisy with snow-white blooms

Perennial

Daisy May® Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum superbum

FullUSDA 5–9
Dallas Blues Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Dallas Blues') — is a hardy perennial known for its steel-blue foliage and billowing form

Grass

Dallas Blues Switch Grass

Panicum Virgatum 'Dallas Blues'

FullUSDA 5–9
Dallas Red Lantana (Lantana X 'Dallas Red') — Lantana x 'Dallas Red' is a vibrant perennial boasting clusters of red

Ground cover

Dallas Red Lantana

Lantana X 'Dallas Red'

FullUSDA 8–11
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — feathery background that contrasts beautifully with the golden-yellow

Ground cover

Damianita Daisy

Chrysactinia Mexicana

FullUSDA 7–11
'Dancing Embers' Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma hybrid) — It grows just 2-4 inches tall and spreads 20-24 inches wide, forming a low carpet

'Dancing Embers' Hardy Ice Plant

Delosperma hybrid

Full
Danielle Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) — The Ficus benjamina 'Danielle' is an upright tropical houseplant with slender arching branches and glossy

Danielle Weeping Fig

Ficus benjamina

Full
Dappled Willow (Salix Integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki') — which originates from Japan and Korea

Tree

Dappled Willow

Salix Integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki'

FullUSDA 5–7
Daring Deception Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Daring Deception') — This daylily is hardy in USDA zones 3-9, thrives in full sun to partial shade, and prefers

Perennial

Daring Deception Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Daring Deception'

FullUSDA 5–11
'Dark Amethyst' Bearded Penstemon (Penstemon barbatus) — It grows 18-22 inches tall and 20-26 inches wide

'Dark Amethyst' Bearded Penstemon

Penstemon barbatus

Full
Dark Lavender Chiffon® Hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus) — is an upright deciduous shrub with dark green foliage and rich lavender-purple

Dark Lavender Chiffon® Hibiscus

Hibiscus syriacus

Full
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — is a striking succulent that brings dramatic flair to any landscape design; succulent for full or half or

Succulent

Dark Leaf Aeonium

Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop'

FullUSDA 9–11
Dark Opal Basil (Ocimum 'Dark Opal') — a hybrid between Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum kilimandscharicum

Herb

Dark Opal Basil

Ocimum 'Dark Opal'

FullUSDA 2–11
Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac (Syringa x) — The Syringa x 'Dark Purple' is a reblooming lilac with dark purple buds

Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac

Syringa x

Full
Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense 'Dark Reiter') — The Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill ('Geranium pratense' 'Dark Reiter') is a charming perennial

Perennial

Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill

Geranium Pratense 'Dark Reiter'

FullUSDA 4–8
'Dark Sky' Perennial Salvia (Salvia hybrid) — information and resources

'Dark Sky' Perennial Salvia

Salvia hybrid

Full
Dark Star Ceanothus (Ceanothus 'Dark Star') — Its foliage is small and dark green, providing a rich backdrop year-round

Shrub

Dark Star Ceanothus

Ceanothus 'Dark Star'

FullUSDA 10–11

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