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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

Desert Range Almond (Prunus Fasciculata) — often found in its native desert habitats

Shrub

Desert Range Almond

Prunus Fasciculata

FullUSDA 8–10
Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soils and full sun

Shrub

Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch

Lotus Rigidus

FullUSDA 7–11
Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — or as a container specimen on sunny patios; making it an excellent choice for xeriscaped, image 111

Shrub

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea

Adenium Obesum 'Calypso'

FullUSDA 10–11
Desert Sage (Salvia dorrii) — reaching 2-3 feet in height and width

Shrub

Desert Sage

Salvia dorrii

FullUSDA 9–10
Desert Saltbush, Cattle Spinach (Atriplex Polycarpa) — also known as Desert Saltbush or Cattle Spinach

Shrub

Desert Saltbush, Cattle Spinach

Atriplex Polycarpa

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Snow Mock Orange (Philadelphus 'Desert Snow') — The Philadelphus 'Desert Snow' is a cherished deciduous shrub, reaching 5-6 feet in height and spread

Shrub

Desert Snow Mock Orange

Philadelphus 'Desert Snow'

FullUSDA 6–9
Desert Tea, Ca Ephedra (Ephedra Californica) — drought-tolerant shrub standing 1-4 feet tall with jointed green stems

Shrub

Desert Tea, Ca Ephedra

Ephedra Californica

FullUSDA 9–10
Desert Tea, Mormon Tea (Ephedra Nevadensis) — commonly known as Desert Tea or Mormon Tea

Shrub

Desert Tea, Mormon Tea

Ephedra Nevadensis

FullUSDA 7–11
Desert Thorn, Baja Desert Thorn (Lycium Brevipes) — The Desert Thorn, or Lycium brevipes, indigenous to the Baja region, thrives in arid climates

Shrub

Desert Thorn, Baja Desert Thorn

Lycium Brevipes

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Trumpet (Eriogonum Inflatum) — As a distinctive feature of desert landscapes

Perennial

Desert Trumpet

Eriogonum Inflatum

FullUSDA 7–8
Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — elongated leaves along with trumpet-shaped flowers with varied hues from pink to lavender

Tree

Desert Willow

Chilopsis Linearis

FullUSDA 5–10
Desert Winterfat (Krascheninnikovia Lanata) — producing inconspicuous flowers that give way to silken plumes, image 29

Grass

Desert Winterfat

Krascheninnikovia Lanata

FullUSDA 9–10
Desert Wolfberry, Anderson Thornbus (Lycium Andersonii) — is a resilient shrub indigenous to the arid landscapes of the Southwestern United States

Shrub

Desert Wolfberry, Anderson Thornbus

Lycium Andersonii

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Zinnia (Zinnia Acerosa) — is a resilient perennial that thrives in the challenging conditions of arid and semi-arid regions

Ground cover

Desert Zinnia

Zinnia Acerosa

FullUSDA 8–11
Deutschland False Spirea (Astilbe 'Deutschland') — Ideal for woodland settings

Perennial

Deutschland False Spirea

Astilbe 'Deutschland'

FullUSDA 4–9
Deutzia (Deutzia Hybrida 'Magicien') — Deutzia hybrida 'Magicien' is a deciduous shrub boasting abundant pink-tinged white blossoms in late spring

Shrub

Deutzia

Deutzia Hybrida 'Magicien'

FullUSDA 5–8
Devil Cholla (Grusonia Kunzei) — with a spread of up to 3 feet

Cactus

Devil Cholla

Grusonia Kunzei

FullUSDA 9–11
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — is an intriguing and bold perennial that adds dramatic flair to landscape designs; include Lobelia tupa in your, image 69

Perennial

Devil's Tobacco

Lobelia Tupa

FullUSDA 6–10
Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia Spinosa) — Known for its menacing thorns; umbrella-like clusters of small white flowers, image 55

Shrub

Devil's Walking Stick

Aralia Spinosa

FullUSDA 4–11
Devilwood (Osmanthus Americanus) — It features leathery leaves and fragrant, small white flowers in spring

Shrub

Devilwood

Osmanthus Americanus

FullUSDA 5–9
Diablo Ninebark (Physocarpus Opulifolius 'Diablo') — serving as a vibrant backdrop or privacy screen in landscaping designs

Shrub

Diablo Ninebark

Physocarpus Opulifolius 'Diablo'

FullUSDA 3–8
Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia Ramosissima) — These blossoms add a pop of color to the plant's otherwise muted palette

Cactus

Diamond Cholla

Cylindropuntia Ramosissima

FullUSDA 9–10
Diamond Frost® Euphorbia — It matures 12-18 inches tall and wide, creating a soft, baby's-breath effect

Annual

Diamond Frost® Euphorbia

Euphorbia

FullUSDA 10–11
Diamond Mountain® Euphorbia — or Euphorbia Diamond Mountain®

Annual

Diamond Mountain® Euphorbia

Euphorbia

FullUSDA 10–11

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