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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

Iceland Poppy (Papaver Nudicaule) — lightly fragrant flowers perched atop slender; it boasts a delicate yet vibrant display, image 54

Annual

Iceland Poppy

Papaver Nudicaule

FullUSDA 10–10
Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Idahoense) — is a charming perennial with grassy foliage reaching up to 12 inches tall

Perennial

Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium Idahoense

FullUSDA 5–7
Idaho Fescue (Festuca Idahoensis) — it performs optimally with full sun exposure but can endure partial shade

Grass

Idaho Fescue

Festuca Idahoensis

FullUSDA 6–10
Illumination Foxglove (Digiplexis Illumination 'Flame') — showcases vibrant peach-to-crimson blooms on stately spikes up to 36 inches tall

Perennial

Illumination Foxglove

Digiplexis Illumination 'Flame'

FullUSDA 8–8
Illusion Dahlia — Proven Winners - Mystic Illusion - Dahlia yellow plant details, information and resources

Illusion Dahlia

Dahlia

Full
Imbricata Echeveria (Echeveria 'Imbricata') — waiting until the soil is completely dry before thoroughly watering again

Succulent

Imbricata Echeveria

Echeveria 'Imbricata'

FullUSDA 9–11
Immortality Bearded Iris (Iris Bearded 'Immortality') — Reaching about 28-38 inches in height with a spread of 12-24 inches, it thrives in USDA zones 3-9

Perennial

Immortality Bearded Iris

Iris Bearded 'Immortality'

FullUSDA 3–10
Improved Lantana (Lantana Hybrids) — These hybrids are a crossbreeding triumph

Shrub

Improved Lantana

Lantana Hybrids

FullUSDA 9–10
Improved Meyer Lemon (Citrus X 'Improved Meyer') — Mature size is about 6-10 feet high and wide

Tree

Improved Meyer Lemon

Citrus X 'Improved Meyer'

FullUSDA 9–11
Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Dissectum Inaba Shidare') — Its striking fall color and delicate structure enhance any garden, making it an ideal

Tree

Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Dissectum Inaba Shidare'

FullUSDA 5–9
Inca Lily.Parrot Lily (Alstroemeria Psittacina) — Noteworthy for cut flowers

Perennial

Inca Lily.Parrot Lily

Alstroemeria Psittacina

FullUSDA 8–10
Incana Cranesbill (Geranium Incanum) — Hardy and drought-resistant, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and grows to a height of 6-12 inches

Ground cover

Incana Cranesbill

Geranium Incanum

FullUSDA 8–10
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — The Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is an evergreen conifer

Conifer

Incense Cedar

Calocedrus Decurrens

FullUSDA 5–10
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — though regular trimming may be necessary to maintain its shape and encourage fuller growth; the soil should retain moisture

Ground cover

Inch Plant

Tradescantia Zebrina

FullUSDA 9–10
Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — The Hydrangea arborescens is a mounded deciduous shrub with dark green foliage and enormous white

Shrub

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens

FullUSDA 5–9
Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella) — the Indian Blanket is tolerant of poor soil conditions and is an excellent candidate for drought-prone, image 95

Perennial

Indian Blanket

Gaillardia Pulchella

FullUSDA 3–9
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — It suits well for hedges and foundation plantings

Shrub

Indian Hawthorne

Rhaphiolepis Indica

FullUSDA 8–8
Indian Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Indica) — When incorporating this tree into a landscape plan; upright panicles of pink-tinged white flowers

Tree

Indian Horse Chestnut

Aesculus Indica

FullUSDA 7–9
Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — the Indian Laurel Fig develops a sturdy; regular pruning may be necessary to maintain its shape and to remove any

Tree

Indian Laurel Fig

Ficus Microcarpa

FullUSDA 9–11
Indian Mallow (Abutilon Palmeri) — drought-tolerant plant attracts pollinators

Shrub

Indian Mallow

Abutilon Palmeri

FullUSDA 9–10
Indian Mock Strawberry (Duchesnea Indica) — Although the berries resemble the common strawberry; with each leaflet typically reaching a length of 1, image 102

Ground cover

Indian Mock Strawberry

Duchesnea Indica

FullUSDA 4–7
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — This makes Castilleja affinis a suitable candidate for xeriscaping.<br><br>In a landscape design; this, image 152

Perennial

Indian Paintbrush

Castilleja Affinis

FullUSDA 9–10
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, preferring partial to full sun and well-draining soil; shrub / tree for full or, image 54

Shrub

Indian Plum

Oemleria Cerasiformis

FullUSDA 5–10
Indian Rice Grass (Achnatherum hymenoides) — This grass is truly a multi-faceted addition, embodying both aesthetic and ecological benefits

Grass

Indian Rice Grass

Achnatherum hymenoides

FullUSDA 3–10

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