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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

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — flowering tree is a member of the tea family; tree with white blooms

Tree

Franklin Tree

Franklinia Alatamaha

FullUSDA 5–8
Fraser Fir (Abies Fraseri) — Reaching 30-50 feet in height with a 10-25 foot spread

Conifer

Fraser Fir

Abies Fraseri

FullUSDA 4–7
Fraser Photinia (Photinia X Fraseri) — The Fraser Photinia thrives in USDA zones 7 to 9 and prefers full sun to partial shade

Shrub

Fraser Photinia

Photinia X Fraseri

FullUSDA 7–11
Fred Ives Graptoveria (Graptoveria 'Fred Ives') — Ideal for zones 9-11 and thrives in well-draining soil with full to partial sun exposure

Succulent

Fred Ives Graptoveria

Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'

FullUSDA 9–10
Fred Peste Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Fred Peste') — a captivating broadleaf evergreen

Shrub

Fred Peste Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Fred Peste'

FullUSDA 5–9
Fremont Cottonwood (Populus Fremontii) — Typically reaching heights of 40 to 90 feet with a canopy spread of 30 to 50 feet

Tree

Fremont Cottonwood

Populus Fremontii

FullUSDA 4–11
Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry (Lycium Fremontii) — This hardy plant reaches 3-6 feet in height and spreads 4-8 feet wide

Perennial

Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry

Lycium Fremontii

FullUSDA 8–11
French Lace Rose (Rosa 'French Lace') — The Rosa 'French Lace' is an elegant floribunda rose, showcasing ivory-white blooms with a hint of apricot

Shrub

French Lace Rose

Rosa 'French Lace'

FullUSDA 6–10
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — lavender flowers in the garden

Herb

French Lavender

Lavandula Dentata

FullUSDA 5–10
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a vibrant annual prized for its profuse flowering and easy care; hardy in, image 49

Annual

French Marigold

Tagetes Patula

FullUSDA 3–10
French Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus 'Sativa') — French Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa') is a perennial herb valued for its aromatic

Herb

French Tarragon

Artemisia Dracunculus 'Sativa'

FullUSDA 3–7
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — offering year-round interest due to its evergreen nature

Perennial

French Thyme

Thymus Vulgaris 'French'

FullUSDA 5–8
Friendship Sage (Salvia X 'Amistad') — is a striking perennial that boasts deep purple flowers with prominent black calyces

Shrub

Friendship Sage

Salvia X 'Amistad'

FullUSDA 8–10
Fringed Wattle (Acacia Fimbriata) — These not only create a stunning contrast against the fine; with a spread approximating 6 to 15 feet

Shrub

Fringed Wattle

Acacia Fimbriata

FullUSDA 9–11
Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — white flowers in the garden; scientifically named Loropetalum chinense

Shrub

Fringe Flower

Loropetalum Chinense

FullUSDA 7–10
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Virginicus) — provided they are well-drained; this display is not only visually appealing but also attracts pollinators, image 132

Tree

Fringe Tree

Chionanthus Virginicus

FullUSDA 3–9
Frosted Violets™ cuphea (Cuphea procumbens) — Frosted Violets™ cuphea grows 8-16 inches tall and spreads 12-18 inches in a tidy mound

Frosted Violets™ cuphea

Cuphea procumbens

Full
Frosty Curls Sedge (Carex 'Frosty Curls') — Carex 'Frosty Curls' is an ornamental grass known for its fine, curling leaves that provide a unique texture

Grass

Frosty Curls Sedge

Carex 'Frosty Curls'

FullUSDA 6–9
Frosty Mom Stonecrop (Sedum 'Frosty Morn') — This hardy plant requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Ground cover

Frosty Mom Stonecrop

Sedum 'Frosty Morn'

FullUSDA 3–9
Fruitless Mulberry (Morus Alba 'Fruitless') — is a vigorous deciduous shade tree

Tree

Fruitless Mulberry

Morus Alba 'Fruitless'

FullUSDA 5–10
Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — It particularly shines in the late spring when adorned with densely packed

Tree

Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut

Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair'

FullUSDA 4–9
Fuji Apple (Malus Pumila 'Fuji') — Requires cross-pollination for best yield, making pairing with another apple variety beneficial

Tree

Fuji Apple

Malus Pumila 'Fuji'

FullUSDA 5–8
Fuji Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae') — it reaches up to 15-20 feet in height and spread

Tree

Fuji Flowering Cherry

Prunus Serrulata 'Shirotae'

FullUSDA 5–10
Fullmoon Maple (Acer Japonicum) — Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial shade to full sun

Shrub

Fullmoon Maple

Acer Japonicum

FullUSDA 5–7

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