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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

Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — This hardy variety thrives in USDA zones 3-7, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Shrub

Dwarf Korean Lilac

Syringa Meyeri

FullUSDA 3–7
Dwarf Larkspur (Delphinium Tricorne) — and they cluster along slender

Perennial

Dwarf Larkspur

Delphinium Tricorne

FullUSDA 4–7
Dwarf Lemon Hot Poker (Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle') — commonly known as the Dwarf Lemon Hot Poker

Perennial

Dwarf Lemon Hot Poker

Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle'

FullUSDA 5–9
Dwarf Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus 'Little Blue Fountain') — it stands at a modest height of about 18 to 24 inches and spreads approximately up to 18 inches

Perennial

Dwarf Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus 'Little Blue Fountain'

FullUSDA 8–10
Dwarf Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus 'Peter Pan') — light blue flowers atop slender

Perennial

Dwarf Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus 'Peter Pan'

FullUSDA 8–11
Dwarf Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba 'Spring Grove') — The Ginkgo biloba 'Spring Grove' is a dwarf variant of the ancient maidenhair tree

Tree

Dwarf Maidenhair Tree

Ginkgo Biloba 'Spring Grove'

FullUSDA 4–11
Dwarf Mango Hot Poker (Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle') — This compact cultivar reaches around 18 inches tall

Perennial

Dwarf Mango Hot Poker

Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle'

FullUSDA 5–9
Dwarf Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Nana') — It forms dense, dark green, grass-like clumps and thrives in partial to full shade

Grass

Dwarf Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Nana'

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Dwarf Mugo Pine (Pinus Mugo Mugo) — These sturdy needles are presented in pairs, offering a lush and robust texture throughout the year

Conifer

Dwarf Mugo Pine

Pinus Mugo Mugo

FullUSDA 4–10
Dwarf Myrtle (Myrtus Communis 'Compacta') — Dwarf Myrtle (Myrtus communis 'Compacta') is a fragrant

Shrub

Dwarf Myrtle

Myrtus Communis 'Compacta'

FullUSDA 9–11
Dwarf Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pumila') — scientifically named Picea abies 'Pumila'; with an average growth rate of 1 to 6 inches per year

Conifer

Dwarf Norway Spruce

Picea Abies 'Pumila'

FullUSDA 2–8
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — is a dwarf evergreen variety of the classic olive tree

Shrub

Dwarf Olive

Olea Europaea 'Montra'

FullUSDA 8–11
Dwarf Orange Bulbine (Bulbine Frutescens 'Hallmark') — low-maintenance perennial that is well-suited for a variety of landscape designs

Ground cover

Dwarf Orange Bulbine

Bulbine Frutescens 'Hallmark'

FullUSDA 8–11
Dwarf Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir') — The Dwarf Oregon Grape 'Compacta John Muir' is an evergreen shrub, reaching 2-3 feet in height

Broadleaf Evergreen

Dwarf Oregon Grape

Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir'

FullUSDA 5–10
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — the Dwarf Palmetto is suitable for USDA zones 7 through 11; consider its ability to provide a textured backdrop or serve as a

Palm

Dwarf Palmetto

Sabal Minor

FullUSDA 7–10
Dwarf Papaya Hot Poker (Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle') — Blooms boast fiery shades of orange and yellow, resembling a papaya's flesh

Perennial

Dwarf Papaya Hot Poker

Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle'

FullUSDA 5–8
Dwarf Plecostachys (Plecostachys Serpyllifolia) — Dwarf Plecostachys (Plecostachys serpyllifolia) is a hardy, compact perennial

Shrub

Dwarf Plecostachys

Plecostachys Serpyllifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Dwarf Plumbago (Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides) — showcasing vibrant blue flowers and rich green foliage that transitions to a striking bronze-red in, image 21

Ground cover

Dwarf Plumbago

Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides

FullUSDA 8–10
Dwarf Plume Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana') — evergreen specimen reaching 3-4 feet in height and 4-5 feet in width

Conifer

Dwarf Plume Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana'

FullUSDA 5–8
Dwarf Pomegranate (Punica Granatum 'Nana') — presents as a compact and ornamental fruit-bearing plant

Shrub

Dwarf Pomegranate

Punica Granatum 'Nana'

FullUSDA 8–11
Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — reaching a mature size of about 1-2 feet in both height and spread

Shrub

Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle'

FullUSDA 7–10
Dwarf Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris 'Nana') — rounded form with blue-green needles that provide year-round interest

Conifer

Dwarf Scotch Pine

Pinus Sylvestris 'Nana'

FullUSDA 4–10
Dwarf Senecio (Senecio Serpens) — ground cover / succulent with white blooms

Ground cover

Dwarf Senecio

Senecio Serpens

FullUSDA 9–10
Dwarf Spiraea (Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota') — It features vibrant pink blooms in early summer

Shrub

Dwarf Spiraea

Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota'

FullUSDA 3–9

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