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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

Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — though it will tolerate dappled sunlight

Grass

Eastern Star Sedge

Carex Radiata

FullUSDA 3–9
Eastern Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra) — This perennial showcases umbels of pink-purple flowers from late spring to mid-summer

Perennial

Eastern Swamp Milkweed

Asclepias Incarnata Pulchra

FullUSDA 3–9
Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus) — The foliage presents a delicate bluish-green hue, transitioning to a golden tone in the fall; the Pinus strobus offers

Conifer

Eastern White Pine

Pinus Strobus

FullUSDA 3–8
Eastern Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias Verticillata) — pollinator gardens or borders

Succulent

Eastern Whorled Milkweed

Asclepias Verticillata

FullUSDA 3–11
East Friesland Meadow Salvia (Salvia Nemorosa 'East Friesland') — Its striking color and hardiness make it ideal for borders and accent planting

Perennial

East Friesland Meadow Salvia

Salvia Nemorosa 'East Friesland'

FullUSDA 4–9
Eastwood Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Glandulosa) — with deep red bark and twisted branches

Shrub

Eastwood Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Glandulosa

FullUSDA 9–10
Ebbinge's Silverberry (Elaeagnus X Ebbingei) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half

Broadleaf Evergreen

Ebbinge's Silverberry

Elaeagnus X Ebbingei

FullUSDA 7–10
Echeveria Hybrids (Echeveria 'Sahara') — The leaves are a soft green, often with a pink to red hue on the edges

Succulent

Echeveria Hybrids

Echeveria 'Sahara'

FullUSDA 9–10
Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — silver-blue leaves are dramatically contorted and pointed

Succulent

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy'

Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'

FullUSDA 9–10
Ecuadorean Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia Versicolor) — thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11

Shrub

Ecuadorean Angel's Trumpet

Brugmansia Versicolor

FullUSDA 10–10
Eden Climbing Rose (Rosa 'Eden Climbing') — flaunts generous petals in pastel blush to creamy tones

Vine

Eden Climbing Rose

Rosa 'Eden Climbing'

FullUSDA 6–11
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8; cultivated for its tender shoots or, image 59

Vegetable

Edible Asparagus

Asparagus Officinalis

FullUSDA 9–11
Edible Fig (Ficus Carica) — Aesthetic and functional, it's a splendid choice for edible landscapes and as a focal specimen; in spring and, image 126

Tree

Edible Fig

Ficus Carica

FullUSDA 8–10
Edible Or Chinese Banana (Musa X Paradisiaca) — The banana plant is wind-sensitive; protection from strong gusts can prevent leaf damage; this hybrid produces

Perennial

Edible Or Chinese Banana

Musa X Paradisiaca

FullUSDA 10–11
Edible Peach (Prunus Persica) — with lengths of 3 to 6 inches and a width of about 1 inch; with each velvety blossom measuring approximately one, image 115

Tree

Edible Peach

Prunus Persica

FullUSDA 5–10
Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis) — displaying a rounded canopy that offers dappled shade; these can vary in color from green to yellow and sometimes have a blush

Tree

Edible Pear

Pyrus Communis

FullUSDA 4–8
Edith Bogue Bull Bay (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Edith Bogue') — and produces intensely fragrant

Tree

Edith Bogue Bull Bay

Magnolia Grandiflora 'Edith Bogue'

FullUSDA 5–10
Edith Bosley Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Edith Bosley') — featuring deep purple-blue flowers that bloom abundantly in spring

Broadleaf Evergreen

Edith Bosley Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Edith Bosley'

FullUSDA 4–7
Edward Goucher Abelia (Abelia X Grandiflora 'Edward Goucher') — The Edward Goucher Abelia is a charming semi-evergreen shrub

Shrub

Edward Goucher Abelia

Abelia X Grandiflora 'Edward Goucher'

FullUSDA 5–10
Effusa Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Effusa') — The Juniperus communis 'Effusa', a compact, spreading evergreen, adds robust, year-round interest

Conifer

Effusa Juniper

Juniperus Communis 'Effusa'

FullUSDA 4–10
Elderberry (Sambucus Canadensis) — but can benefit from occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage fruit production

Shrub

Elderberry

Sambucus Canadensis

FullUSDA 3–9
Elder Berry (Sambucus Spp.) — making it a favorable choice for many landscapes.<br><br>Elderberry plants exhibit rapid growth

Shrub

Elder Berry

Sambucus Spp.

FullUSDA 3–6
El Desperado Daylilly (Hemerocallis 'El Desperado') — Ideal for mid-border placements, it blooms midsummer and may rebloom

Perennial

El Desperado Daylilly

Hemerocallis 'El Desperado'

FullUSDA 6–11
Electric Blue Penstemon (Penstemon 'Electric Blue') — boasting vibrant tubular flowers up to 1 inch long in an intense shade of blue

Perennial

Electric Blue Penstemon

Penstemon 'Electric Blue'

FullUSDA 7–11

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