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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

Firethorn (Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory') — reaching up to 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide

Ground cover

Firethorn

Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory'

FullUSDA 8–8
Firewheel Tree (Stenocarpus Sinuatus) — This ornamental tree reaches heights of 20-50 feet with a canopy spread of 15-30 feet

Tree

Firewheel Tree

Stenocarpus Sinuatus

FullUSDA 10–10
Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — forming a dense mat of slender

Biennial

Firewitch Pinks

Dianthus 'Firewitch'

FullUSDA 3–9
Fireworks Bicolor Clematis (Clematis 'Fireworks') — The Clematis 'Fireworks' enchants with striking blooms of purple petals edged in fuchsia-pink

Vine

Fireworks Bicolor Clematis

Clematis 'Fireworks'

FullUSDA 4–8
Fireworks Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Fireworks') — Pennisetum 'Fireworks' is a vibrant perennial grass

Grass

Fireworks Dwarf Fountain Grass

Pennisetum 'Fireworks'

FullUSDA 8–10
Fireworks Variegated Red Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) — information and resources

Fireworks Variegated Red Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum

Full
First Prize Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'First Prize') — each one reaching an average of 5 to 6 inches in diameter

Shrub

First Prize Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa 'First Prize'

FullUSDA 6–11
Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — This slow-growing desert native exhibits a cylindrical form with ribbed

Cactus

Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus Wislizeni

FullUSDA 9–10
Five-Leaf Akebia (Akebia Quinata) — Regular watering is essential

Vine

Five-Leaf Akebia

Akebia Quinata

FullUSDA 4–9
Five-Spot Nemophila (Nemophila Maculata) — annual with blue blooms

Annual

Five-Spot Nemophila

Nemophila Maculata

FullUSDA 3–10
Flame Acanthus (Anisacanthus Quadrifidus Wrightii) — thriving in USDA zones 7 through 11

Shrub

Flame Acanthus

Anisacanthus Quadrifidus Wrightii

FullUSDA 9–10
Flame Bidens — It grows 8-14 inches tall and 10-16 inches wide

Flame Bidens

Bidens

Full
Flamegold (Koelreuteria Elegans) — with a spread of 30-35 ft; just before leaf drop.<br><br>Spring heralds the emergence of Flamegold's showy flowers that

Tree

Flamegold

Koelreuteria Elegans

FullUSDA 9–10
Flame Grass (Miscanthus 'Purpurascens') — thriving in Zones 4-9 and requiring minimal maintenance

Grass

Flame Grass

Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'

FullUSDA 5–10
Flame Leaf Sumac (Rhus Lanceolata) — The Flame Leaf Sumac (Rhus lanceolata) is a deciduous shrub native to North America

Shrub

Flame Leaf Sumac

Rhus Lanceolata

FullUSDA 5–11
Flamenco Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria 'Flamenco') — Flamenco Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco') dazzles with fiery spikes

Perennial

Flamenco Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia Uvaria 'Flamenco'

FullUSDA 5–9
Flame Thrower Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Flame Thrower') — This small, deciduous tree reaches 15-20 feet tall and 15 feet wide, perfect for

Shrub

Flame Thrower Eastern Redbud

Cercis Canadensis 'Flame Thrower'

FullUSDA 5–9
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Brachychiton acerifolius, the Flame Tree, strikes an impressive figure reaching up to 50 feet tall, image 76

Tree

Flame Tree

Brachychiton Acerifolius

FullUSDA 10–10
Flame Vine (Pyrostegia Venusta) — adding vibrant warmth to any landscape; especially from late fall to early spring, image 101

Vine

Flame Vine

Pyrostegia Venusta

FullUSDA 10–10
Flamingo Box Elder (Acer Negundo 'Flamingo') — maturing to a cream and green palette

Tree

Flamingo Box Elder

Acer Negundo 'Flamingo'

FullUSDA 3–9
Flanagan's Cotyledon (Cotyledon Flanaganii) — elongated green leaves tipped in golden-yellow

Succulent

Flanagan's Cotyledon

Cotyledon Flanaganii

FullUSDA 9–10
Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas) — showcasing its vibrant blooms from late spring to early summer

Annual

Flanders Poppy

Papaver Rhoeas

FullUSDA 3–10
Flanders Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas 'Flanders Field') — the Flanders Poppy thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Annual

Flanders Poppy

Papaver Rhoeas 'Flanders Field'

FullUSDA 3–10
Flannel Bush, Fremontia Cv. (Fremontodendron 'California Glory') — commonly known as Flannel Bush

Shrub

Flannel Bush, Fremontia Cv.

Fremontodendron 'California Glory'

FullUSDA 7–10

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