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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

Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — and blooms from late spring to early summer

Perennial

Del Norte Iris

Iris Innominata

FullUSDA 8–10
Deltoid-Leaved Dew Plant (Oscularia Deltoides) — which are a soft blue-green with reddish-pink edges

Succulent

Deltoid-Leaved Dew Plant

Oscularia Deltoides

FullUSDA 8–11
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — or Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Denim 'n Lace'

'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Full
Densa Inkberry Holly (Ilex Glabra 'Densa') — is an evergreen shrub prized for its dense

Broadleaf Evergreen

Densa Inkberry Holly

Ilex Glabra 'Densa'

FullUSDA 5–9
Dense Senna, Grey Cassia (Senna Sturtii) — Senna sturtii, commonly known as Dense Senna or Grey Cassia, is a drought-tolerant Australian native shrub

Shrub

Dense Senna, Grey Cassia

Senna Sturtii

FullUSDA 9–10
Densiformis Yew (Taxus X Media 'Densiformis') — The Densiformis Yew (Taxus x media 'Densiformis') is an evergreen shrub

Conifer

Densiformis Yew

Taxus X Media 'Densiformis'

FullUSDA 4–9
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Consider Deodar Cedar an investment in the landscape

Conifer

Deodar Cedar

Cedrus Deodara

FullUSDA 7–10
Desert Agave (Agave Deserti) — so placement within the garden should consider pedestrian traffic.<br><br>Striking in its individual form; this spectacle is a

Succulent

Desert Agave

Agave Deserti

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Black Stonecrop (Sedum 'Desert Black') — Desert Black Stonecrop (Sedum 'Desert Black') is a hardy succulent known for its deep, purple-black foliage

Ground cover

Desert Black Stonecrop

Sedum 'Desert Black'

FullUSDA 3–9
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — Desert Bluebells are highly tolerant of drought conditions once established

Annual

Desert Bluebells

Phacelia Companularia

FullUSDA 3–10
Desert Broom, Rosin Bush (Baccharis Sarothroides) — needle-like leaves are small and narrow

Shrub

Desert Broom, Rosin Bush

Baccharis Sarothroides

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Date Palm (Phoenix Dactylifera) — The Phoenix dactylifera, commonly called the Desert Date Palm, reaches heights of 50-75 feet

Palm

Desert Date Palm

Phoenix Dactylifera

FullUSDA 10–10
Desert Encelia (Encelia Farinosa) — Minimal supplemental watering is necessary once established, showcasing its drought-tolerant characteristics; which can

Shrub

Desert Encelia

Encelia Farinosa

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Evening Primrose (Oenothera Deltoides) — although it can tolerate some light shade

Perennial

Desert Evening Primrose

Oenothera Deltoides

FullUSDA 3–10
Desert Ironwood (Olneya Tesota) — Adapted to USDA zones 9-11

Tree

Desert Ironwood

Olneya Tesota

FullUSDA 9–11
Desert Lavender (Hyptis Emoryi) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, reaching a height of 3 to 5 feet with an equal spread

Shrub

Desert Lavender

Hyptis Emoryi

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Malee (Eucalyptus Macrocarpa) — pink and red flowers in the garden

Shrub

Desert Malee

Eucalyptus Macrocarpa

FullUSDA 8–8
Desert Marigold (Baileya Multiradiata) — it stands at a modest height of 12-18 inches with a similar spread; perennial for full

Perennial

Desert Marigold

Baileya Multiradiata

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Milkweed (Asclepias Subulata) — white flowers in the garden

Succulent

Desert Milkweed

Asclepias Subulata

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Museum Palo Verde (Parkinsonia 'Desert Museum') — offering a gracefully branched

Tree

Desert Museum Palo Verde

Parkinsonia 'Desert Museum'

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Needle Grass (Stipa speciosa) — Desert Needle Grass, Stipa speciosum, is an ornamental perennial native to arid regions

Grass

Desert Needle Grass

Stipa speciosa

FullUSDA 3–10
Desert Oak (Acacia Coriaceae) — It reaches heights of 15-30 feet with a spread of 10-20 feet

Tree

Desert Oak

Acacia Coriaceae

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Penstemon (Penstemon Pseudospectabilis) — slender stems that emanate an air of delicate strength.<br><br>Adapted to zones 4 through 9

Perennial

Desert Penstemon

Penstemon Pseudospectabilis

FullUSDA 8–11
'Desert Plains' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) — Proven Winners - Prairie Winds® 'Desert Plains' - Fountain Grass - Pennisetum alopecuroides plant

'Desert Plains' Fountain Grass

Pennisetum alopecuroides

Full

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