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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

Dutchman's Pipe Vine (Aristolochia Durior) — These leaves create a lush backdrop, making them ideal for creating private, shaded areas in the garden; purple

Vine

Dutchman's Pipe Vine

Aristolochia Durior

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–8
Dwarf Alberta Spruce (Picea Glauca 'Conica') — With a preference for well-drained

Conifer

Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Picea Glauca 'Conica'

FullUSDA 2–6
Dwarf Angel's Hair (Artemisia Schmidtiana 'Nana') — low-growing perennial that offers a fine-textured

Perennial

Dwarf Angel's Hair

Artemisia Schmidtiana 'Nana'

FullUSDA 4–9
Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — The plant's dense branching habit also provides valuable shelter for wildlife

Tree

Dwarf Arctic Willow

Salix Purpurea 'Nana'

FullUSDA 4–8
Dwarf Balsam Fir (Abies Balsamea 'Nana') — the Dwarf Balsam Fir 'Nana' is a hardy

Conifer

Dwarf Balsam Fir

Abies Balsamea 'Nana'

FullUSDA 3–6
Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy') — a compact cultivar of the Black-Eyed Susan

Perennial

Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy'

FullUSDA 3–10
Dwarf Black Spruce (Picea Mariana 'Nana') — Its slow growth and resilience make it a low-maintenance addition to any landscape

Conifer

Dwarf Black Spruce

Picea Mariana 'Nana'

FullUSDA 2–6
Dwarf Blazing Star (Liatris Microcephala) — Its low stature and drought tolerance make it perfect for rock gardens or borders

Perennial

Dwarf Blazing Star

Liatris Microcephala

FullUSDA 6–9
Dwarf Blue Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell') — The Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell' is a charming

Perennial

Dwarf Blue Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell'

FullUSDA 8–11
Dwarf Blue Star Juniper (Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Star') — It remains relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning to keep its shape

Conifer

Dwarf Blue Star Juniper

Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Star'

FullUSDA 5–11
Dwarf Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe Buxifolia) — the foliage of Dwarf Boxleaf Hebe presents a dark green

Shrub

Dwarf Boxleaf Hebe

Hebe Buxifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Dwarf Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius aequalis 'New Sensation') — Dwarf Cape Fuchsia 'New Sensation' (Phygelius aequalis) is a vibrant perennial

Perennial

Dwarf Cape Fuchsia

Phygelius aequalis 'New Sensation'

FullUSDA 8–9
Dwarf Cavendish Banana (Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish') — perennial with yellow blooms; are sweet and fully edible

Perennial

Dwarf Cavendish Banana

Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'

FullUSDA 10–11
Dwarf Compact Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina Domestica 'Nana') — typically growing to 18-24 inches tall and wide

Shrub

Dwarf Compact Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina Domestica 'Nana'

FullUSDA 6–10
Dwarf Coyote Bush (Baccharis Pilularis) — scientifically named Baccharis pilularis; its adaptability extends to its resistance to pests and diseases

Ground cover

Dwarf Coyote Bush

Baccharis Pilularis

FullUSDA 7–10
Dwarf Cranesbill (Erodium x variabile 'Flore Pleno') — double-pink flowers amidst dense

Perennial

Dwarf Cranesbill

Erodium x variabile 'Flore Pleno'

FullUSDA 7–9
Dwarf Eared Coreopsis (Coreopsis Auriculata 'Nana') — commonly known as Dwarf Eared Coreopsis

Perennial

Dwarf Eared Coreopsis

Coreopsis Auriculata 'Nana'

FullUSDA 4–10
Dwarf Edible Fig (Ficus Carica 'Little Miss Figgy') — Reaching up to 6 feet in height and spread

Tree

Dwarf Edible Fig

Ficus Carica 'Little Miss Figgy'

FullUSDA 8–10
Dwarf English Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens 'Suffruticosa') — the boxwood produces inconspicuous creamy-yellow flowers; this slow-growing evergreen shrub is

Shrub

Dwarf English Boxwood

Buxus Sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'

FullUSDA 6–10
Dwarf False Arborvitae (Thujopsis Dolobrata 'Nana') — evergreen conifer prized for its dense

Conifer

Dwarf False Arborvitae

Thujopsis Dolobrata 'Nana'

FullUSDA 5–7
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — Hardy in zones 5-11, it requires minimal maintenance and is resistant to deer

Grass

Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag

Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus'

FullUSDA 5–10
Dwarf Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Nana') — evergreen conifer showcasing dense; typically matures to heights between 3 to 6 feet

Conifer

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Nana'

FullUSDA 4–9
Dwarf Holly Fern (Cyrtomium fortunei) — The Cyrtomium fortune is a compact holly fern with arching

Dwarf Holly Fern

Cyrtomium fortunei

Full
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — perfect for rock gardens or cascading over walls

Conifer

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana'

FullUSDA 5–10

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