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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

Double-Scarlet Geum (Geum Chiloense) — ruffled blooms reminiscent of miniature roses

Perennial

Double-Scarlet Geum

Geum Chiloense

FullUSDA 5–10
Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Menziesii) — This species is tolerant of a variety of conditions but does best with moderate moisture

Conifer

Douglas Fir

Pseudotsuga Menziesii

FullUSDA 3–5
Douglas Spirea (Spiraea Douglasii) — which contrast beautifully with its bloom

Shrub

Douglas Spirea

Spiraea Douglasii

FullUSDA 5–8
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — white bracts that dangle from the branches in late spring

Tree

Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree

Davidia Involucrata

FullUSDA 6–8
Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier Arborea) — Adaptable to different soils, it features edible June berries and vibrant fall foliage

Shrub

Downy Serviceberry

Amelanchier Arborea

FullUSDA 4–8
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — fleshy red and green exterior, image 50

Cactus

Dragon Fruit

Hylocereus Undatus

FullUSDA 11–11
Dragon Lady Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'Meschick') — Dragon Lady Holly (Ilex x aquipernyi 'Meschick') is an elegant

Broadleaf Evergreen

Dragon Lady Holly

Ilex X Aquipernyi 'Meschick'

FullUSDA 4–8
Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — with regular watering necessary during the growing season; captivates with its dramatic

Perennial

Dragon Lilly

Dracunculus Vulgaris

FullUSDA 7–10
Dragon Tongue Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) — or Phaseolus vulgaris 'Dragon Tongue'

Dragon Tongue Bush Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

Full
Dragon Tree (Dracaena Draco) — Dracaena draco, commonly called Dragon Tree, is an iconic, slow-growing evergreen

Tree

Dragon Tree

Dracaena Draco

FullUSDA 10–10
Dragon Tree (Dracaena) — It matures to about 24-36 inches tall

Dragon Tree

Dracaena

Full
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — It grows about 24 inches tall and spreads up to 36 inches wide

Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano

Origanum hybrid

Full
Dr. Ruppel Clematis (Clematis 'Dr. Ruppel') — This vigorous climber reaches heights of 6-10 feet and prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

Vine

Dr. Ruppel Clematis

Clematis 'Dr. Ruppel'

FullUSDA 4–8
Drumstick Allium (Allium Sphaerocephalon) — This easy-care plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to a range of soils; adding, image 60

Bulb

Drumstick Allium

Allium Sphaerocephalon

FullUSDA 5–8
Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — peaking in June.<br><br>With a mature height of roughly 2 to 3 feet and a spread of 2 to 3 feet

Perennial

Duchesse De Nemours Peony

Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours'

FullUSDA 3–8
Duchess Of Edinburgh Clematis (Clematis 'Duchess Of Edinburgh') — pristine double white blooms

Vine

Duchess Of Edinburgh Clematis

Clematis 'Duchess Of Edinburgh'

FullUSDA 4–8
Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — and as a focal point in drought-resistant plantings

Succulent

Dudleya

Dudleya Brittonii

FullUSDA 9–11
Dunedin Hybrid Groundsel (Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrid 'Sunshine') — Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' is a hardy evergreen shrub

Shrub

Dunedin Hybrid Groundsel

Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrid 'Sunshine'

FullUSDA 9–10
Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia Dunnii) — The Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia dunnii) is a delicate perennial herbaceous plant

Perennial

Dunn's Lobelia

Lobelia Dunnii

FullUSDA 9–10
Durango Delight Agave (Agave Schidigera Durango Delight &trade;) — Notable for its striking, filament-fringed leaves that showcase a variegated cream and green

Succulent

Durango Delight Agave

Agave Schidigera Durango Delight &trade;

FullUSDA 8–10
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Gymnocarpa) — Dusty Miller (Centaurea gymnocarpa) is a popular foliage plant

Perennial

Dusty Miller

Centaurea Gymnocarpa

FullUSDA 4–10
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10

Perennial

Dusty Miller

Centaurea Cineraria

FullUSDA 4–10
Dusty Miller Shrub (Senecio Cineraria) — perennial for full

Perennial

Dusty Miller Shrub

Senecio Cineraria

FullUSDA 8–10
Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia Californica) — resembling a calabash pipe; this species is native to the chaparral and woodland territories of California

Vine

Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochia Californica

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–8

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