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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

Asiatic Hybrid Lily (Lilium 'Casa Blanca') — Mulching will help keep the roots cool and conserve moisture; when planting with other garden plants

Bulb

Asiatic Hybrid Lily

Lilium 'Casa Blanca'

FullUSDA 4–8
Asiatic Hybrid Lily (Lilium Asiatic Hybrid) — The Asiatic Hybrid Lily (Lilium Asiatic Hybrid) is a robust perennial

Bulb

Asiatic Hybrid Lily

Lilium Asiatic Hybrid

FullUSDA 4–8
Aster Hybrids (Aster Species) — commonly referred to as Asters; deadheading spent flowers will encourage further blooming and can extend the, image 59

Perennial

Aster Hybrids

Aster Species

FullUSDA 6–10
Astilbe Species (Astilbe Spp.) — giving it a soft and intricate appearance

Perennial

Astilbe Species

Astilbe Spp.

FullUSDA 4–9
Astoria Phlox (Phlox Astoria 'White') — Astoria Phlox 'White' is a vibrant perennial with a bushy growth habit

Annual

Astoria Phlox

Phlox Astoria 'White'

FullUSDA 3–8
Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) — Hardy in zones 6-9, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Conifer

Atlas Cedar

Cedrus atlantica

FullUSDA 6–10
Atlas Fescue (Festuca mairei) — This low-maintenance perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to dry conditions

Grass

Atlas Fescue

Festuca mairei

FullUSDA 4–9
At Last® Rose (Rosa x) — is a compact deciduous shrub rose with fragrant

Shrub

At Last® Rose

Rosa x

FullUSDA 5–10
August Light False Spirea (Astilbe 'August Light') — it thrives in USDA zones 4-9

Perennial

August Light False Spirea

Astilbe 'August Light'

FullUSDA 4–9
Auntie Lou Cordyline (Cordyline Fruticosa 'Auntie Lou') — It adds a bold, exotic touch to landscape designs and serves well in mixed borders or as a focal point

Perennial

Auntie Lou Cordyline

Cordyline Fruticosa 'Auntie Lou'

FullUSDA 8–11
Aurora White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus X Aurora) — This hybrid typically reaches 20 to 25 feet in height and spreads 15 to 20 feet wide, offering a rounded form

Shrub

Aurora White Flowering Dogwood

Cornus X Aurora

FullUSDA 5–9
Australian Bluebell Creeper (Sollya Heterophylla) — scientifically known as Sollya heterophylla

Ground cover

Australian Bluebell Creeper

Sollya Heterophylla

FullUSDA 9–11
Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — tree with red blooms

Tree

Australian Coral Tree

Erythrina X Sykesii

FullUSDA 10–10
Australian Dracaena (Cordyline Australis) — tree with white blooms; the leaves' arching nature forms an elegant canopy approximately 6 to 10 feet, image 71

Tree

Australian Dracaena

Cordyline Australis

FullUSDA 8–11
Australian Finger Lime (Citrus Australasica) — Citrus australasica, the Australian Finger Lime, is a unique, thorny shrub reaching 6-10 feet tall

Tree

Australian Finger Lime

Citrus Australasica

FullUSDA 8–11
Australian Fuchsia (Correa Pulchella) — elliptical to ovate leaves

Ground cover

Australian Fuchsia

Correa Pulchella

FullUSDA 9–11
Australian Fuchsia (Correa Reflexa) — Correa reflexa, commonly known as Australian Fuchsia, is a charming evergreen shrub native to Australia

Shrub

Australian Fuchsia

Correa Reflexa

FullUSDA 8–11
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — white flowers in the garden

Succulent

Australian Grass Tree

Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata

FullUSDA 9–10
Australian Silver Rush (Juncus Polyanthemos) — Refined silvery-blue, rush-like foliage, forms erect tufts up to 2-3 feet high and 1-2 feet wide; bluish-silver

Grass

Australian Silver Rush

Juncus Polyanthemos

FullUSDA 8–10
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — Leptospermum laevigatum prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil; when integrating into garden designs

Shrub

Australian Tea Tree

Leptospermum Laevigatum

FullUSDA 9–10
Australian Violet (Viola hederacea) — showcasing delicate white and purple flowers that bloom in spring and summer

Ground cover

Australian Violet

Viola hederacea

FullUSDA 10–10
Australian Willow (Geijera parviflora) — the Australian Willow thrives best in well-drained conditions; adaptable to various soil conditions

Tree

Australian Willow

Geijera parviflora

FullUSDA 9–10
Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra) — with a spread ranging from 20 to 40 feet

Conifer

Austrian Pine

Pinus nigra

FullUSDA 5–6
Autograph Tree (Clusia rosea) — and requires minimal maintenance once established; this low-maintenance trait

Shrub

Autograph Tree

Clusia rosea

FullUSDA 11–11

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