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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

Flap Greens (Cotyledon Macrantha) — commonly known as 'Flap Greens'

Succulent

Flap Greens

Cotyledon Macrantha

FullUSDA 9–10
Flavorette® Honey-Apricot Edible Rose (Rosa x) — The Rosa x Flavorette® Honey-Apricot is an upright edible shrub rose with fragrant

Flavorette® Honey-Apricot Edible Rose

Rosa x

Full
Flavorette Pear'd® Edible Rose (Rosa x) — The Rosa x Flavorette Pear'd® is a deciduous shrub rose with soft pink

Flavorette Pear'd® Edible Rose

Rosa x

Full
Flax Leaf Paperbark (Melaleuca Linariifolia) — These blossoms are not only visually appealing but also attract a variety of pollinators; white flowers in the

Tree

Flax Leaf Paperbark

Melaleuca Linariifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Fleurel Dahlia (Dahlia 'Fleurel') — Dahlia \'Fleurel\' boasts creamy white, fully double blooms up to 8" across, resembling elegant waterlilies

Bulb

Fleurel Dahlia

Dahlia 'Fleurel'

FullUSDA 8–11
Flinder's Wattle (Acacia Notabilis) — Flinder's Wattle (Acacia notabilis) showcases vibrant yellow blooms in spherical clusters

Shrub

Flinder's Wattle

Acacia Notabilis

FullUSDA 8–11
Flooded Gum (Eucalyptus Rudis) — Its smooth, gray-brown bark peels away in summer, revealing a fresh layer beneath

Tree

Flooded Gum

Eucalyptus Rudis

FullUSDA 8–10
Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — Typically ranging in height from 6 to 10 feet

Broadleaf Evergreen

Florida Anise Tree

Illicium Floridanum

FullUSDA 7–10
Florida Gamagrass (Tripsacum Floridanum) — commonly known as Florida Gamagrass

Grass

Florida Gamagrass

Tripsacum Floridanum

FullUSDA 5–10
Florida Maple (Acer Floridanum) — Its moderate growth rate and compact size make it an ideal choice for urban landscapes and small garden spaces

Tree

Florida Maple

Acer Floridanum

FullUSDA 6–9
Floristan Violet Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata 'Floristan Violet') — The Floristan Violet Gayfeather (Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet') features striking

Perennial

Floristan Violet Gayfeather

Liatris Spicata 'Floristan Violet'

FullUSDA 2–9
Florists Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum X Grandiflorum) — dark green leaves that provide a lush backdrop for the profusion of flowers

Perennial

Florists Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum X Grandiflorum

FullUSDA 10–11
Flowering Almond (Prunus Triloba) — It is a low-maintenance plant that, when properly situated, will provide a breathtaking bloom year after year, image 107

Shrub

Flowering Almond

Prunus Triloba

FullUSDA 6–9
Flowering Ash (Fraxinus Ornus) — Fraxinus ornus serves well as a focal point

Tree

Flowering Ash

Fraxinus Ornus

FullUSDA 6–9
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) — The Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) is a cherished small deciduous tree that reaches 20-30 feet in height; prefers

Tree

Flowering Dogwood

Cornus Florida

FullUSDA 4–10
Flowering Tobacco (Nicotiana Alata) — Regular deadheading promotes continued blooming throughout the growing season

Annual

Flowering Tobacco

Nicotiana Alata

FullUSDA 3–10
Fluffy® Western Arborvitae (Thuja plicata) — feathery yellow-green foliage and a naturally pyramidal shape

Fluffy® Western Arborvitae

Thuja plicata

Full
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — Ideal for focal points or barriers in USDA zones 5-9

Tree

Flying Dragon Lemon

Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon'

FullUSDA 9–11
Foothill, Gray & Digger Pine (Pinus Sabiniana) — bluish-gray needles about 8-12 inches in length

Conifer

Foothill, Gray & Digger Pine

Pinus Sabiniana

FullUSDA 6–10
Foothill Penstemon (Penstemon Heterophyllus) — offers a lengthy display of color that attracts pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees

Perennial

Foothill Penstemon

Penstemon Heterophyllus

FullUSDA 8–10
Foothills Palo Verde (Parkinsonia Microphylla) — though it prefers well-draining sites

Shrub

Foothills Palo Verde

Parkinsonia Microphylla

FullUSDA 8–11
Forest Elder, Forest Nuxia (Nuxia Floribunda) — Gardeners cherish the Forest Elder for its year-round aesthetic appeal and its attractive

Tree

Forest Elder, Forest Nuxia

Nuxia Floribunda

FullUSDA 9–11
Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — This cultivar of the Eastern Redbud boasts a moderate growth rate

Tree

Forest Pansy Redbud

Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

FullUSDA 5–9
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — This perennial thrives in zones 3-8, prefers partial shade, and moist, well-drained soil; blue flowers in the, image 63

Perennial

Forget-Me-Not

Myosotis Alpestris

FullUSDA 3–8

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