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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

Anthea Yarrow (Achillea 'Anthea') — Achillea 'Anthea' (Anthea Yarrow) is a hardy

Ground cover

Anthea Yarrow

Achillea 'Anthea'

FullUSDA 3–10
Anthony Waterer Pink Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Anthony Waterer') — It showcases eye-catching clusters of tiny

Shrub

Anthony Waterer Pink Spirea

Spiraea Japonica 'Anthony Waterer'

FullUSDA 3–10
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — adding a soft contrast to the shrub's finely textured

Shrub

Apache Plume

Fallugia Paradoxa

FullUSDA 4–9
'Apache Rose' Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum) — Proven Winners - Prairie Winds® 'Apache Rose' - Switch Grass - Panicum virgatum pink tan rose plant details

'Apache Rose' Switch Grass

Panicum virgatum

Full
'Aphrodite' Sweetshrub (Calycanthus x) — Proven Winners - 'Aphrodite' - Sweetshrub - Calycanthus x red plant details, information and resources

'Aphrodite' Sweetshrub

Calycanthus x

Full
Appalachian Sedge (Carex Appalachica) — this sedge thrives in hardiness zones 4-8

Grass

Appalachian Sedge

Carex Appalachica

FullUSDA 3–8
Apple Blossom Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Apple Blossom') — Ideal for rock gardens or cascading over walls

Perennial

Apple Blossom Moss Phlox

Phlox Subulata 'Apple Blossom'

FullUSDA 3–10
Apple, Edible (Malus Pumila) — This fruit tree will need regular watering

Tree

Apple, Edible

Malus Pumila

FullUSDA 5–8
Apple Golden Delicious (Malus 'Golden Delicious') — loamy soils with a pH range from 6.0 to 7.5 and benefits from a moderate watering schedule

Tree

Apple Golden Delicious

Malus 'Golden Delicious'

FullUSDA 4–10
Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca) — essential for the success of the fruit crop; as it thrives in locations with at least six hours of direct sun a day, image 89

Tree

Apricot

Prunus Armeniaca

FullUSDA 5–10
Apricot Drift Rose (Rosa 'Apricot Drift') — reaching up to 1.5 ft in height and 2.5 ft in width

Shrub

Apricot Drift Rose

Rosa 'Apricot Drift'

FullUSDA 4–10
Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — which enables it to fit snugly within mixed borders or serve as an eye-catching focal point, image 95

Shrub

Apricot Mallow

Sphaeralcea Ambigua

FullUSDA 7–11
Arabella Clematis (Clematis X 'Arabella') — Each blossom spans 2-3 inches across, adding vibrant color and visual interest

Shrub

Arabella Clematis

Clematis X 'Arabella'

FullUSDA 4–9
Arabian Aloe (Aloe Rubroviolacea) — consider its low water requirements and its full mature size

Succulent

Arabian Aloe

Aloe Rubroviolacea

FullUSDA 9–11
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — This versatile plant thrives best in full to partial sun and well-drained soil

Broadleaf Evergreen

Arabian Jasmine

Jasminum sambac

FullUSDA 8–10
Arabian Lilac, Trifoliate Chastetre (Vitex Trifolia 'Purpurea') — fast-growing shrub reaching up to 10 feet in height and width

Shrub

Arabian Lilac, Trifoliate Chastetre

Vitex Trifolia 'Purpurea'

FullUSDA 7–10
Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis) — Commonly referred to as northern white-cedar

Conifer

Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis

FullUSDA 4–9
Arcadia Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Arcadia') — carpet-like spread of rich green foliage

Conifer

Arcadia Juniper

Juniperus Sabina 'Arcadia'

FullUSDA 3–10
Arctic Fire® Red Red-Osier Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera) — Proven Winners - Arctic Fire® Red - Red-Osier Dogwood - Cornus stolonifera white plant details

Arctic Fire® Red Red-Osier Dogwood

Cornus stolonifera

Full
Arctic Fire® Yellow Red-Osier Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera) — The Cornus stolonifera Arctic Fire® Yellow is a deciduous dogwood with dark green foliage

Arctic Fire® Yellow Red-Osier Dogwood

Cornus stolonifera

Full
Arctic Sun® Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) — The Cornus sanguinea Arctic Sun® is a compact deciduous dogwood with green foliage

Shrub

Arctic Sun® Dogwood

Cornus sanguinea

FullUSDA 3–8
Arctotis Daisy, African Daisy (Arctotis Grandis 'Blue Eyed Daisy') — Arctotis grandis 'Blue Eyed Daisy,' commonly known as African Daisy

Ground cover

Arctotis Daisy, African Daisy

Arctotis Grandis 'Blue Eyed Daisy'

FullUSDA 8–10
Argentine Mesquite (Prosopis Alba) — can reach heights of 20 to 30 feet

Tree

Argentine Mesquite

Prosopis Alba

FullUSDA 8–10
Argentine Saguaro (Echinopsis Terscheckii) — cactus for full

Cactus

Argentine Saguaro

Echinopsis Terscheckii

FullUSDA 9–10

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