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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

Full Moon Maple (Acer Shirasawanum) — to protect the foliage from scorching

Shrub

Full Moon Maple

Acer Shirasawanum

FullUSDA 5–10
Furcraea Foetida — Furcraea foetida will produce a dramatic flower spike after several years that can reach upwards of 20 feet; these offsets can be used for

Succulent

Furcraea Foetida

Furcraea Foetida

FullUSDA 9–11
Furcraea Mediopicta (Furcraea Foetida 'Mediopicta') — each tapering to a sharp point

Succulent

Furcraea Mediopicta

Furcraea Foetida 'Mediopicta'

FullUSDA 9–11
Furry-Leaf Rockrose (Cistus Crispus) — It thrives in full sun and is well adapted to dry, well-drained soils, showcasing its drought-tolerant nature

Perennial

Furry-Leaf Rockrose

Cistus Crispus

FullUSDA 8–10
Gaiety Girl New Zealand Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Gaiety Girl') — mounding habit with striking deep pink flowers that contrast sharply against the dark

Shrub

Gaiety Girl New Zealand Tea Tree

Leptospermum Scoparium 'Gaiety Girl'

FullUSDA 9–10
Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — It requires full sun and well-drained soil

Tree

Gala Apple

Malus 'Gala'

FullUSDA 5–8
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — purple and red flowers in the garden

Tree

Galaxy Magnolia

Magnolia 'Galaxy'

FullUSDA 5–9
Gallery Blue Lupine (Lupinus 'Gallery Blue') — Reaching up to 2 feet in height, with a 1-foot spread, this lupine thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4-8

Annual

Gallery Blue Lupine

Lupinus 'Gallery Blue'

FullUSDA 4–8
Gambel Oak (Quercus Gambelii) — Its rounded canopy reaches up to 30 feet tall and wide; gambel Oak has a rounded crown that offers dense shade, image 42

Tree

Gambel Oak

Quercus Gambelii

FullUSDA 4–10
Garden Gem Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) — or Solanum lycopersicum 'Garden Gem'

Garden Gem Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full
Garden Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum) — these herbaceous plants flourish in well-drained soil

Perennial

Garden Geranium

Pelargonium X Hortorum

FullUSDA 9–10
Garden Glow Dogwood (Cornus Hessei 'Garden Glow') — The Garden Glow Dogwood (Cornus hessei 'Garden Glow') is a vibrant deciduous shrub

Shrub

Garden Glow Dogwood

Cornus Hessei 'Garden Glow'

FullUSDA 3–8
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — ideal for the Gardenia's health.<br><br>To ensure a robust bloom; commonly referred to as the Gardenia

Shrub

Gardenia

Gardenia Jasminoides

FullUSDA 8–10
Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) — creating striking visual interest in garden beds

Annual

Garden Nasturtium

Tropaeolum Majus

FullUSDA 2–11
Garden Nemesia (Nemesia Strumosa) — adding a burst of temporary yet impactful beauty

Annual

Garden Nemesia

Nemesia Strumosa

FullUSDA 3–10
Garden Or Common Hyacinth (Hyacinthus Orientalis) — sometimes reaching up to a width of 1 inch

Annual

Garden Or Common Hyacinth

Hyacinthus Orientalis

FullUSDA 4–8
Garden Or Common Sage (Salvia Officinalis) — It's drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and a favorite in culinary gardens

Herb

Garden Or Common Sage

Salvia Officinalis

FullUSDA 5–10
Garden Peony (Paeonia 'Gardenia') — Preferring full sun to part shade

Perennial

Garden Peony

Paeonia 'Gardenia'

FullUSDA 3–8
Garden Stock (Matthiola Incana) — Matthiola incana is more likely to behave as a perennial; which grow in a grayish-green hue, image 91

Annual

Garden Stock

Matthiola Incana

FullUSDA 3–10
Garden Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa) — is a mounded ornamental strawberry with green foliage

Garden Strawberry

Fragaria ananassa

Full
Garden Treasure Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) — or Solanum lycopersicum 'Garden Treasure'

Garden Treasure Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full
Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — sometimes fringed flowers; garden Tulips are excellent for mass plantings, borders, or as a striking focal point, image 58

Bulb

Garden Tulip

Tulipa Hybrids

FullUSDA 3–10
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — ground cover / perennial with purple blooms

Ground cover

Garden Verbena

Verbena X Hybrida

FullUSDA 3–10
Garnet Aeonium (Aeonium 'Garnet') — This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Succulent

Garnet Aeonium

Aeonium 'Garnet'

FullUSDA 9–11

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