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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

Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — commonly known as the Elegant Water Gum

Shrub

Elegant Water Gum

Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant'

FullUSDA 9–10
Elephant Mat (Portulacaria Afra Minima) — It maintains a height and spread of about 8-12 inches

Ground cover

Elephant Mat

Portulacaria Afra Minima

FullUSDA 9–11
Elephant's Food (Portulacaria Afra) — though it often stays smaller when cultivated in containers; it can reach up to 8-15 feet in height and, image 83

Succulent

Elephant's Food

Portulacaria Afra

FullUSDA 9–11
Elephant Tree, Torote (Bursera Microphylla) — offering a striking focal point in xeriscaped gardens

Shrub

Elephant Tree, Torote

Bursera Microphylla

FullUSDA 10–11
Elfin Creeping Thyme (Thymus Praecox Arcticus 'Elfin') — is a delicate evergreen perennial with fragrant

Herb

Elfin Creeping Thyme

Thymus Praecox Arcticus 'Elfin'

FullUSDA 2–10
Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca Glauca 'Elijah Blue') — Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue') is a perennial ornamental grass

Grass

Elijah Blue Fescue

Festuca Glauca 'Elijah Blue'

FullUSDA 4–8
Elizabeth Magnolia (Magnolia 'Elizabeth') — Typically reaching a mature height of 30 to 50 feet with a canopy spread of 20 to 35 feet

Tree

Elizabeth Magnolia

Magnolia 'Elizabeth'

FullUSDA 4–8
Ellisiana Spineless Prickly Pear (Opuntia Cacanapa 'Ellisiana') — Opuntia cacanapa 'Ellisiana', or Ellisiana Spineless Prickly Pear, is a hardy cactus perfect

Cactus

Ellisiana Spineless Prickly Pear

Opuntia Cacanapa 'Ellisiana'

FullUSDA 9–10
Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — from late spring into early summer

Perennial

Emerald Blue Phlox

Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue'

FullUSDA 3–10
Emerald Gaiety Euonymus (Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety') — particularly if used as a hedge or border plant.<br><br>When planning your landscape design

Broadleaf Evergreen

Emerald Gaiety Euonymus

Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

FullUSDA 5–10
Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — It matures to 12-14 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width, offering dense, lustrous green foliage

Conifer

Emerald Green Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd'

FullUSDA 4–9
Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — The Alocasia Emerald Isle™ is a bold foliage annual with massive

Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears

Alocasia

Full
Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper (Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'N Gold') — is a vibrant evergreen shrub

Shrub

Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper

Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'N Gold'

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–9
Emerald Pink Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Pink') — Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink' is a vibrant, low-growing perennial with needle-like foliage

Perennial

Emerald Pink Phlox

Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Pink'

FullUSDA 3–10
Emerald Snow&reg; Loropetalum (Loropetalum 'Emerald Snow') — reaching up to 4 feet tall and wide

Shrub

Emerald Snow&reg; Loropetalum

Loropetalum 'Emerald Snow'

FullUSDA 7–10
Empress Tree (Paulownia Tomentosa) — lavender flowers in the garden

Tree

Empress Tree

Paulownia Tomentosa

FullUSDA 5–8
Enchanted Eve Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Enchanted Eve') — showcasing vibrant yellow blossoms with an eye-catching red eye

Perennial

Enchanted Eve Tickseed

Coreopsis 'Enchanted Eve'

FullUSDA 4–9
Encore Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Encore') — Its growth habit and textural contrast make it an excellent choice for mass plantings

Grass

Encore Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Encore'

FullUSDA 4–9
Endress' Cranesbill (Geranium Endressii) — ground cover / perennial with pink blooms

Ground cover

Endress' Cranesbill

Geranium Endressii

FullUSDA 3–9
Endurascape Verbena (Verbena 'Endurascape' All Colors) — The Endurascape Verbena (Verbena 'Endurascape' All Colors) is an alluring perennial

Ground cover

Endurascape Verbena

Verbena 'Endurascape' All Colors

FullUSDA 3–10
Engelmann Oak, Mesa Or Pasadena Oak (Quercus Engelmannii) — California native that offers a majestic silhouette

Tree

Engelmann Oak, Mesa Or Pasadena Oak

Quercus Engelmannii

FullUSDA 7–11
Engelmann's Prickly Pear (Opuntia Engelmannii) — Engelmann's Prickly Pear (Opuntia engelmannii) is a resilient cactus, ideal for arid landscapes

Cactus

Engelmann's Prickly Pear

Opuntia Engelmannii

FullUSDA 9–10
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — Admired for its pyramidal form and blue-green needles; conifer / tree for full

Conifer

Engelmann Spruce

Picea engelmannii

FullUSDA 2–6
English Daisy (Bellis Perennis) — is a charming perennial with dense tufts of spoon-shaped leaves; is a charming perennial ground cover that is, image 86

Annual

English Daisy

Bellis Perennis

FullUSDA 3–10

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