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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

Heartleaf Pelargonium (Pelargonium Cordifolium) — Boasting a compact growth habit

Perennial

Heartleaf Pelargonium

Pelargonium Cordifolium

FullUSDA 9–11
Heart-Leaf Philodendron (Philodendron Scandens Oxycardium) — With minimal care, including watering when soil is dry, it can grow several feet

Vine

Heart-Leaf Philodendron

Philodendron Scandens Oxycardium

FullUSDA 9–10
Heartleaf Seakale, Colewort (Crambe Cordifolia) — In early summer, airy clusters of tiny white blossoms form a frothy cloud above its foliage

Perennial

Heartleaf Seakale, Colewort

Crambe Cordifolia

FullUSDA 5–9
Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia) — the Hearts and Flowers plant flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil; in the warmer

Ground cover

Hearts And Flowers

Aptenia Cordifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Hearts Of Gold Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Hearts Of Gold') — notable for its striking golden-yellow foliage

Shrub

Hearts Of Gold Eastern Redbud

Cercis Canadensis 'Hearts Of Gold'

FullUSDA 4–9
'Heartstrings' Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) — It matures at 18-20 inches tall and 22-24 inches wide, attracting bees and butterflies

'Heartstrings' Threadleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis verticillata

Full
Heather (Erica Canaliculata) — which can be an advantage in drier climates

Broadleaf Evergreen

Heather

Erica Canaliculata

FullUSDA 6–9
Heath Myrtle (Baeckea Virgata) — The leaves are typically a vibrant green hue and exude a light

Shrub

Heath Myrtle

Baeckea Virgata

FullUSDA 7–10
Heavenly Bamboo, Compact Nandina (Nandina Domestica 'Compacta') — Heavenly Bamboo 'Compacta' (Nandina domestica 'Compacta') is a dense

Shrub

Heavenly Bamboo, Compact Nandina

Nandina Domestica 'Compacta'

FullUSDA 6–10
Heavenly Blue Bluebeard (Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue') — deep blue flowers that bloom from late summer to fall

Perennial

Heavenly Blue Bluebeard

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'

FullUSDA 5–9
Heavenly Blue Lithodora (Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') — offering an eye-catching display.<br><br>For optimal growth

Ground cover

Heavenly Blue Lithodora

Lithodora Diffusa 'Heavenly Blue'

FullUSDA 5–11
Heaven Scent Magnolia (Magnolia 'Heaven Scent') — The Magnolia 'Heaven Scent' is a deciduous tree prized for its aromatic, pink flowers

Shrub

Heaven Scent Magnolia

Magnolia 'Heaven Scent'

FullUSDA 4–9
Heavy Metal Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Heavy Metal') — Reaching 4 to 5 feet in height with a 2 to 3 feet spread

Grass

Heavy Metal Switch Grass

Panicum Virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

FullUSDA 5–9
Hedgehog Agave (Agave Stricta) — sending up a spectacular vertical spike that can reach up to 5 to 6 feet tall

Succulent

Hedgehog Agave

Agave Stricta

FullUSDA 8–10
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — as the common name suggests; tree with green and yellow blooms, image 86

Tree

Hedge Maple

Acer Campestre

FullUSDA 5–8
Heidi Yarrow (Achillea 'Heidi') — Achillea 'Heidi', known as Heidi Yarrow, is a hardy perennial offering summer-long blooms

Perennial

Heidi Yarrow

Achillea 'Heidi'

FullUSDA 2–10
Heirloom Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum 'Heirloom') — It produces unique, colorful fruits that can range from 1 to 2 pounds each

Vegetable

Heirloom Tomato

Solanum Lycopersicum 'Heirloom'

FullUSDA 3–10
Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — scientifically termed Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein'

Ground cover

Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear

Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein'

FullUSDA 3–9
Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens 'Alba') — However, in regions with intense heat, partial afternoon shade will help protect it

Perennial

Heliotrope

Heliotropium Arborescens 'Alba'

FullUSDA 10–11
Hen And Chickens (Sempervivum Tectorum) — perpetuating its life cycle and spreading the cover.<br><br>For the client; succulent with pink blooms

Succulent

Hen And Chickens

Sempervivum Tectorum

FullUSDA 8–9
Henryi Clematis (Clematis 'Henryi') — creamy-white flowers that can reach up to 8 inches in diameter; when designing a landscape, image 72

Vine

Henryi Clematis

Clematis 'Henryi'

FullUSDA 4–8
Hens And Chicks (Echeveria 'Violet Queen') — a stunning rosette-forming succulent

Succulent

Hens And Chicks

Echeveria 'Violet Queen'

FullUSDA 9–11
Heritage Rose (Rosa 'Heritage') — it thrives in full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade; this repeat bloomer reaches up to 5 ft in height and 3 ft in

Shrub

Heritage Rose

Rosa 'Heritage'

FullUSDA 4–10
Herrenhausen Purple Oregano (Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen') — flourishing in full sun to light shade

Herb

Herrenhausen Purple Oregano

Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen'

FullUSDA 5–9

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