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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

Garnet Penstemon (Penstemon 'Purple') — is a captivating herbaceous perennial that brings striking color and texture to any garden; ideal for borders and

Perennial

Garnet Penstemon

Penstemon 'Purple'

FullUSDA 7–9
Gas Plant (Dictamnus Albus) — Its upright habit and resistance to deer make it an excellent choice for borders or as a specimen plant; long-lasting blooms that

Perennial

Gas Plant

Dictamnus Albus

FullUSDA 2–9
Gateway Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium Maculatum 'Gateway') — commonly known as Gateway Joe Pye Weed

Perennial

Gateway Joe Pye Weed

Eupatorium Maculatum 'Gateway'

FullUSDA 4–8
Gatsby Gal® Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) — The Hydrangea quercifolia is a compact oakleaf hydrangea with bold lobed foliage

Gatsby Gal® Oakleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia

Full
Gatsby Moon® Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) — The Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Moon® is a deciduous oakleaf hydrangea with quilted

Gatsby Moon® Oakleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia

Full
Gatsby Pink® Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) — It matures 6-8 feet tall and wide, with mahogany-red fall color

Gatsby Pink® Oakleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia

Full
Gem Box® Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) — The Ilex glabra Gem Box® is a compact evergreen inkberry holly with a dense

Gem Box® Inkberry holly

Ilex glabra

Full
General Sikorski Clematis (Clematis 'General Sikorski') — Clematis 'General Sikorski' is a vigorous deciduous climber, reaching heights of 8-12 ft

Shrub

General Sikorski Clematis

Clematis 'General Sikorski'

FullUSDA 4–8
George Lindley Taber Azalea (Azalea 'George Lindley Taber') — ruffled flowers with a faint white blush and prominent stamens

Shrub

George Lindley Taber Azalea

Azalea 'George Lindley Taber'

FullUSDA 9–9
Georgia Blue Speedwell (Veronica Peduncularis 'Georgia Blue') — it's a versatile choice that can be employed as an edging plant

Ground cover

Georgia Blue Speedwell

Veronica Peduncularis 'Georgia Blue'

FullUSDA 6–9
Gerald Darby Iris (Iris X Robusta 'Gerald Darby') — Thriving in wet conditions and hardy to zone 4

Perennial

Gerald Darby Iris

Iris X Robusta 'Gerald Darby'

FullUSDA 3–9
Geraldton Wax Flower (Chamelaucium Uncinatum) — It is notably drought-tolerant once established; geraldton Wax thrives in USDA zones 9 to 10, preferring full

Shrub

Geraldton Wax Flower

Chamelaucium Uncinatum

FullUSDA 9–11
Geranium (Geranium 'Cheryl's Shadow') — complemented by soft lilac blooms

Perennial

Geranium

Geranium 'Cheryl's Shadow'

FullUSDA 7–9
Gerbera,Transvaal Daisy (Gerbera Jamesonii) — Its striking flowers and lush, lance-shaped leaves add a splash of color to any garden bed or container

Perennial

Gerbera,Transvaal Daisy

Gerbera Jamesonii

FullUSDA 8–10
Germander Sage (Salvia Chamaedryoides) — Each blossom spans roughly 0.5 to 0.75 inches in length

Shrub

Germander Sage

Salvia Chamaedryoides

FullUSDA 8–11
Ghost Aloe (Aloe Striata Hyb. 'Ghost Aloe') — is a distinctive succulent known for its pale grey-green leaves with a smooth

Succulent

Ghost Aloe

Aloe Striata Hyb. 'Ghost Aloe'

FullUSDA 9–11
Ghost Echeveria (Echeveria Lilacina) — The Ghost Echeveria (Echeveria lilacina) is a perennial succulent

Succulent

Ghost Echeveria

Echeveria Lilacina

FullUSDA 9–11
Ghost Gum (Eucalyptus Papuana) — the Ghost Gum thrives in full sunlight and can adapt to a wide range of well-drained soils

Tree

Ghost Gum

Eucalyptus Papuana

FullUSDA 8–11
Ghost Or Showy Gum (Eucalyptus Pauciflora) — Its spreading canopy, up to 35 feet wide, offers cool shade, while delicate white flowers provide contrast

Shrub

Ghost Or Showy Gum

Eucalyptus Pauciflora

FullUSDA 9–10
Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — commonly known as Ghost Plant; succulent with white blooms, image 86

Succulent

Ghost Plant

Graptopetalum Paraguayense

FullUSDA 9–10
Ghost Rider™ Shivereana Moonshine (Ficus elastica) — The Ficus elastica is a variegated rubber plant

Ghost Rider™ Shivereana Moonshine

Ficus elastica

Full
Giant Burmese Honeysuckle (Lonicera Hildebrandiana) — is a captivating specimen that promises to be a focal point in any landscape design

Vine

Giant Burmese Honeysuckle

Lonicera Hildebrandiana

FullUSDA 9–11
Giant Bursage, Canyon Ambrosia (Ambrosia Ambrosioides) — As a low-maintenance plant

Shrub

Giant Bursage, Canyon Ambrosia

Ambrosia Ambrosioides

FullUSDA 9–11
Giant Catmint (Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant') — Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant,' or Giant Ca™int

Perennial

Giant Catmint

Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'

FullUSDA 3–10

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