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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

Giant Chinese Miscanthus (Miscanthus Hybridus 'Sentinel') — Giant Chinese Miscanthus 'Sentinel' is a stately ornamental grass that brings vertical accents to

Grass

Giant Chinese Miscanthus

Miscanthus Hybridus 'Sentinel'

FullUSDA 5–10
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — is an ornamental grass that makes a striking statement in the landscape with its imposing size and elegant

Grass

Giant Feather Grass

Stipa Gigantea

FullUSDA 7–9
Giant Fishtail Palm (Caryota Gigas) — Thriving in USDA zones 9b-11, it prefers partial to full sun

Palm

Giant Fishtail Palm

Caryota Gigas

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant Gunnera (Gunnera Manicata) — requiring ample space with a spread of 10 feet and a height of up to 8 feet; in summer, it produces red-green, image 84

Aquatic

Giant Gunnera

Gunnera Manicata

FullUSDA 7–8
Giant Hesperaloe (Hesperaloe Funifera) — mature plants send up towering flower stalks that can reach 12 to 15 feet tall

Succulent

Giant Hesperaloe

Hesperaloe Funifera

FullUSDA 7–11
Giant Hyssop (Agastache Hybrids) — creating a cohesive and dynamic garden plot; these fragrant, herbaceous plants typically reach heights of 2 to 5, image 105

Perennial

Giant Hyssop

Agastache Hybrids

FullUSDA 5–9
Giant Prickly Pear (Opuntia Robusta) — yellow flowers in the garden

Cactus

Giant Prickly Pear

Opuntia Robusta

FullUSDA 10–11
Giant Redwood (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) — awl-shaped leaves that persist year-round; originating from the western slopes of Sierra Nevada

Conifer

Giant Redwood

Sequoiadendron Giganteum

FullUSDA 5–9
Giant Reed, Arundo Reed (Arundo Donax) — well-drained loams but maintains a hardy disposition; it forms dense stands with cane-like stems of 0.75 to 1 inch in

Grass

Giant Reed, Arundo Reed

Arundo Donax

FullUSDA 6–10
Giant Snow Drop (Galanthus Elwesii) — Hardy in zones 3-9, it naturalizes over time, creating a charming white carpet effect

Bulb

Giant Snow Drop

Galanthus Elwesii

FullUSDA 4–7
Giant Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum 'Gravetye Giant') — each petal displaying a distinctive green dot

Bulb

Giant Snowflake Lilly

Leucojum Aestivum 'Gravetye Giant'

FullUSDA 4–8
Giant Squill (Scilla Bifolia) — it creates a striking underplanting beneath deciduous trees and adds vibrant hues to rockeries and borders

Bulb

Giant Squill

Scilla Bifolia

FullUSDA 4–8
Giant Thevetia (Thevetia Thevetioides) — All parts are highly toxic if ingested

Shrub

Giant Thevetia

Thevetia Thevetioides

FullUSDA 10–10
Giant Timber Bamboo (Phyllostachys Bambusoides) — this evergreen species prefers full sun and can establish an extensive root system

Bamboo

Giant Timber Bamboo

Phyllostachys Bambusoides

FullUSDA 8–11
Giant Timber Bamboo (Bambusa Oldhamii) — Giant Timber Bamboo (Bambusa oldhamii) is a non-invasive clumping species that thrives in USDA zones 8-10

Bamboo

Giant Timber Bamboo

Bambusa Oldhamii

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — with a spread of 3-4 feet; the heart-shaped leaves add a lush backdrop, image 70

Perennial

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow

Malvaviscus Arboreus

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant Velvet Rose (Aeonium Canariense) — displaying cone-shaped clusters of small yellow flowers atop long stems; originating from the Canary Islands, it can

Succulent

Giant Velvet Rose

Aeonium Canariense

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — Its grand stature can reach a height of up to 20 feet or more, with a spread of 6 to 10 feet

Shrub

Giant White Bird Of Paradise

Strelitzia Nicolai

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant Wild Rye (Leymus Condensatus) — The Giant Wild Rye, Leymus condensatus, is a robust perennial grass, reaching up to 8 ft tall and 6 ft wide

Grass

Giant Wild Rye

Leymus Condensatus

FullUSDA 7–10
Giant Yucca (Yucca Elephantipes) — consider its potential height and sculptural form

Shrub

Giant Yucca

Yucca Elephantipes

FullUSDA 10–10
Giganteum Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Giganteum') — is a striking and statuesque bulbous perennial renowned for its impressive spherical blooms; each spherical

Bulb

Giganteum Ornamental Onion

Allium 'Giganteum'

FullUSDA 4–8
Gilt Edge Silverberry (Elaeagnus X Ebbingei 'Gilt Edge') — The Gilt Edge Silverberry is an ornamental shrub that grows 8-10 ft

Broadleaf Evergreen

Gilt Edge Silverberry

Elaeagnus X Ebbingei 'Gilt Edge'

FullUSDA 7–10
Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — with a spread of 2 to 3 feet; the cut flowers of Ginger Lily are excellent for arrangements, image 72

Perennial

Ginger Lily

Hedychium Sp.

FullUSDA 10–10
Glacier Blue Euphorbia (Euphorbia Characias 'Glacier Blue') — The Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue,' commonly known as Glacier Blue Spurge

Perennial

Glacier Blue Euphorbia

Euphorbia Characias 'Glacier Blue'

FullUSDA 6–9

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