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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

Gold Swirl Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys 'Monstrosa') — showcases a unique distorted growth pattern

Cactus

Gold Swirl Cactus

Opuntia Microdasys 'Monstrosa'

FullUSDA 9–10
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — It matures 6-8 feet tall and wide with an upright habit

Gold Winterberry holly

Ilex verticillata

Full
Gollum Jade (Crassula Ovata 'Gollum') — Thriving in zones 9-11, it requires minimal water, making it ideal for water-wise gardens

Shrub

Gollum Jade

Crassula Ovata 'Gollum'

FullUSDA 9–11
Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — this Southwestern native thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9

Ground cover

Goodding's Verbena

Verbena Gooddingii

FullUSDA 7–10
Goodhearted® Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) — or Solanum lycopersicum 'Goodhearted'

Goodhearted® Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full
Goodness Grows Speedwell (Veronica 'Goodness Grows') — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Ground cover

Goodness Grows Speedwell

Veronica 'Goodness Grows'

FullUSDA 4–8
Goodwin Creek Grey Lavender (Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey') — bushy habit and continuous flowering

Shrub

Goodwin Creek Grey Lavender

Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey'

FullUSDA 5–9
Goshiki Tea Olive (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Goshiki') — Its leaves display a mosaic of cream, pink, orange, and green hues

Shrub

Goshiki Tea Olive

Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Goshiki'

FullUSDA 7–9
Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — Drought-tolerant once established; the Goumi, Elaeagnus multiflora, is a resilient deciduous shrub reaching 6-10 feet in height

Shrub

Goumi

Elaeagnus Multiflora

FullUSDA 4–9
Grace Ward Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Grace Ward') — Ideal for rock gardens or edging, it thrives in zones 6-8

Ground cover

Grace Ward Lithodora

Lithodora Diffusa 'Grace Ward'

FullUSDA 5–11
Grand Fir (Abies Grandis) — It is an excellent choice for landscape designs aiming to evoke an atmosphere of majesty and tranquility

Conifer

Grand Fir

Abies Grandis

FullUSDA 6–10
Grandiflora Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora') — commonly known as the Grandiflora Hydrangea or Hills of Snow

Shrub

Grandiflora Hydrangea

Hydrangea Arborescens 'Grandiflora'

FullUSDA 4–9
Granita® Raspberry (Delosperma floribundum) — This hardy succulent forms a dense

Ground cover

Granita® Raspberry

Delosperma floribundum

FullUSDA 8–10
Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — red flowers in the garden

Shrub

Granite Claw Flower

Calothamnus Graniticus

FullUSDA 9–10
Granny Smith Apple (Malus Pumila 'Granny Smith') — tart fruits with bright green skin

Tree

Granny Smith Apple

Malus Pumila 'Granny Smith'

FullUSDA 5–8
Grapefruit (Citrus X Paradisi) — lush green leaves and fragrant white flowers

Tree

Grapefruit

Citrus X Paradisi

FullUSDA 9–11
Grape Hyacinth (Muscari Armeniacum) — Grape Hyacinths require marginal maintenance; it also pairs beautifully with other spring bloomers like, image 128

Bulb

Grape Hyacinth

Muscari Armeniacum

FullUSDA 4–8
Grape Ivy (Cissus Rhombifolia) — Mature plants can stretch up to 10 feet long and are superb for trellises or hanging baskets; with the right care, Grape Ivy

Vine

Grape Ivy

Cissus Rhombifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Grape Lantana (Lantana montevidensis) — Proven Winners - Luscious® Grape - Lantana montevidensis purple lavender plant details

Grape Lantana

Lantana montevidensis

Full
Grape-Scented Sage (Salvia Melissodora) — This perennial showcases elongated clusters of violet-blue flowers, exuding a distinctive grape-like fragrance

Shrub

Grape-Scented Sage

Salvia Melissodora

FullUSDA 8–11
Grape Soda Lupine (Lupinus Excubitus) — This drought-tolerant native stands 2-3 feet tall and thrives in well-drained soils

Shrub

Grape Soda Lupine

Lupinus Excubitus

FullUSDA 9–10
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — Regular pruning may be necessary to maintain its shape and promote a healthy, dense growth habit

Shrub

Gray Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Franchetii

FullUSDA 6–9
Gray Creeping Germander (Teucrium Aroanium) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, reaching 6-12 inches in spread

Ground cover

Gray Creeping Germander

Teucrium Aroanium

FullUSDA 5–10
Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa) — greenish-white flowers bloom in late spring

Shrub

Gray Dogwood

Cornus Racemosa

FullUSDA 4–11

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