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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

Dark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — it offers a modern contrast in mixed beds and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

Perennial

Dark Towers Penstemon

Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

FullUSDA 3–8
Darley Dale Heath (Erica X Darleyensis 'Darley Dale') — offering year-round foliage interest with its needle-like leaves

Shrub

Darley Dale Heath

Erica X Darleyensis 'Darley Dale'

FullUSDA 6–9
Darley Dale Heath (Erica X Darleyensis 'Mediterranean White) — a robust Mediterranean White Heath

Broadleaf Evergreen

Darley Dale Heath

Erica X Darleyensis 'Mediterranean White

FullUSDA 6–9
Darwin's Barberry (Berberis Darwinii) — This evergreen shrub originates from Chile and Argentina and is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9; prized for its foliage

Shrub

Darwin's Barberry

Berberis Darwinii

FullUSDA 7–9
Dasylirion (Agave Dasylirioides) — The Dasylirion Agave (Agave dasylirioides) is a resilient, drought-tolerant perennial, ideal for xeriscaping

Succulent

Dasylirion

Agave Dasylirioides

FullUSDA 8–11
David Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'David') — confirming its adaptability to a variety of climates; by incorporating David Phlox into the landscape

Perennial

David Phlox

Phlox Paniculata 'David'

FullUSDA 4–9
David Verity Cuphea (Cuphea Llavea 'David Verity') — is a perennial shrub with unique tubular orange-red flowers and slender

Shrub

David Verity Cuphea

Cuphea Llavea 'David Verity'

FullUSDA 9–10
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — leathery leaves and metallic blue berries; leathery leaves with pronounced veining, image 62

Shrub

David Viburnum

Viburnum Davidii

FullUSDA 2–8
Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia Glyptostroboides) — well-drained soil; it tolerates wet conditions better than most conifers

Conifer

Dawn Redwood

Metasequoia Glyptostroboides

FullUSDA 5–10
Dayglo Yellow™ Dahlia (Dahlia variabilis) — double bright yellow flowers above dark green foliage

Dayglo Yellow™ Dahlia

Dahlia variabilis

Full
Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Chicago Apache') — This daylily thrives in USDA zones 3-9, loves full sun to partial shade, and adapts to various soil types

Perennial

Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Chicago Apache'

FullUSDA 5–10
Daylily Hybrids (Hemerocallis Hybrids) — Their robust nature withstands many pests and diseases; botanically referred to as Hemerocallis hybrids

Perennial

Daylily Hybrids

Hemerocallis Hybrids

FullUSDA 3–10
Dazzler Flax (Phormium 'Dazzler') — The Phormium 'Dazzler', an eye-catching New Zealand Flax, boasts vibrant pink and burgundy striped leaves

Shrub

Dazzler Flax

Phormium 'Dazzler'

FullUSDA 8–10
Dbl. White Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae 'Alba Plena') — Offering low maintenance, it's ideal for adding romantic cascades of white to any garden design

Shrub

Dbl. White Lady Banks' Rose

Rosa Banksiae 'Alba Plena'

FullUSDA 7–10
D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard') — Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'D.D

Shrub

D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard'

FullUSDA 6–10
Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — This evergreen features glossy

Shrub

Deerbrush

Ceanothus Integerrimus

FullUSDA 8–11
Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia Rigens) — offering a subtle blue-green hue that adds a cool

Grass

Deer Grass

Muhlenbergia Rigens

FullUSDA 9–11
Dee Runk Dwarf Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens 'Dee Runk') — with a naturally upright and columnar growth habit

Shrub

Dee Runk Dwarf Boxwood

Buxus Sempervirens 'Dee Runk'

FullUSDA 5–8
Deerweed (Lotus Scoparius) — thriving in USDA zones 7 through 10

Perennial

Deerweed

Lotus Scoparius

FullUSDA 7–10
De Forest Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Lockwood De Forest') — Typically reaching heights of 2-3 feet

Herb

De Forest Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus 'Lockwood De Forest'

FullUSDA 7–9
Degroots Spire Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Degroots Spire') — The Thuja occidentalis 'DeGroot's Spire' is a compact

Conifer

Degroots Spire Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Degroots Spire'

FullUSDA 4–9
Delavay Osmanthus (Osmanthus Delavayi) — The Delavay Osmanthus (Osmanthus delavayi) is a dense, evergreen shrub, ideal for hedges and screens

Shrub

Delavay Osmanthus

Osmanthus Delavayi

FullUSDA 8–10
Delft Lace False Spirea (Astilbe 'Delft Lace') — Reaching up to 24-36 inches in height and spreading 18-24 inches

Perennial

Delft Lace False Spirea

Astilbe 'Delft Lace'

FullUSDA 4–9
Delicious Candy Coneflower (Echinacea 'Delicious Candy') — perennial coneflower delighting with raspberry-pink blooms

Perennial

Delicious Candy Coneflower

Echinacea 'Delicious Candy'

FullUSDA 3–9

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