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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

Indian Rice Grass (Achnatherum Hymenoides) — aquatic / perennial with white blooms

Aquatic

Indian Rice Grass

Achnatherum Hymenoides

FullUSDA 1–11
Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia Sissoo) — The Indian Rosewood is well-regarded for its resilience; extensively used in fine furniture and cabinetry

Tree

Indian Rosewood

Dalbergia Sissoo

FullUSDA 10–11
Indian Summer Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia Hirta 'Indian Summer') — Growing 24-36 inches tall with a spread of 18-24 inches, its vibrant blossoms span up to 9

Annual

Indian Summer Gloriosa Daisy

Rudbeckia Hirta 'Indian Summer'

FullUSDA 3–10
'Indiglo Girl' Perennial Salvia (Salvia hybrid) — It matures to 20-22 inches tall and wide, forming a vigorous, bushy mound

'Indiglo Girl' Perennial Salvia

Salvia hybrid

Full
Indigo Spires Sage (Salvia 'Indigo Spires') — is a vibrant perennial featuring long

Perennial

Indigo Spires Sage

Salvia 'Indigo Spires'

FullUSDA 7–11
Inkberry (Ilex Glabra) — commonly referred to as the Inkberry; although not particularly showy

Broadleaf Evergreen

Inkberry

Ilex Glabra

FullUSDA 4–9
Ink Spot Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Marmorata) — is a unique succulent that offers an exotic appeal to any landscape design

Succulent

Ink Spot Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe Marmorata

FullUSDA 10–11
Inside-out Flower (Vancouveria Hexandra) — commonly called American Barrenwort

Ground cover

Inside-out Flower

Vancouveria Hexandra

FullUSDA 3–9
Interior California Buckwheat (Eriogonum Fas. V. Polifolium) — It flourishes in full sun, reaching 2-3 feet in height and width

Shrub

Interior California Buckwheat

Eriogonum Fas. V. Polifolium

FullUSDA 9–10
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — rounded-to-broad canopy offers exquisite shade and is constituted by leaves that are leathery and holly-like

Tree

Interior Live Oak

Quercus Wislizenii

FullUSDA 8–10
Interstella® Lily of the Valley shrub (Pieris japonica) — or Pieris japonica 'Interstella'

Interstella® Lily of the Valley shrub

Pieris japonica

Deep Shade
Invincibelle Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arb. 'Invincibelle Spirit') — Blooming from early summer through frost, it reaches a mature size of 3-4 feet tall and wide

Shrub

Invincibelle Hydrangea

Hydrangea Arb. 'Invincibelle Spirit'

FullUSDA 3–9
Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — then age to jade from summer into fall

Shrub

Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens

FullUSDA 3–9
Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — It matures at 30-36 inches tall and wide with a rounded, mounded habit

Shrub

Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens

FullUSDA 5–9
Invincibelle Wee White® Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — This Proven Winners® shrub forms a tidy mound 12-30 inches tall and wide

Invincibelle Wee White® Smooth hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens

Full
Iodinebush (Allenrolfea Occidentalis) — It thrives in full sun exposure and prefers well-draining soils

Shrub

Iodinebush

Allenrolfea Occidentalis

FullUSDA 10–10
Irene Lantana (Lantana 'Irene') — The Lantana 'Irene' is a vibrant, perennial shrub thriving in zones 8-11

Shrub

Irene Lantana

Lantana 'Irene'

FullUSDA 9–10
Irene Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Irene') — commonly named Irene Rosemary

Herb

Irene Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Irene'

FullUSDA 8–10
Irish Moss (Sagina Subulata) — spreading around 12 inches in width

Ground cover

Irish Moss

Sagina Subulata

FullUSDA 4–10
Irish Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Stricta') — It reaches up to 20 feet in height with a narrow spread of 4 feet

Shrub

Irish Yew

Taxus Baccata 'Stricta'

FullUSDA 6–9
Iris-leaved Rush (Juncus Xiphioides) — this rush adds vertical interest and is low maintenance

Grass

Iris-leaved Rush

Juncus Xiphioides

FullUSDA 2–9
Iris Species (Iris Spp.) — offer a captivating array of colors, often with intricate patterns

Perennial

Iris Species

Iris Spp.

FullUSDA 7–9
Iron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — showcasing thread-like leaves on sturdy stems

Perennial

Iron Butterfly Vernonia

Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly'

FullUSDA 4–9
Iron Cross Begonia (Begonia Masoniana) — This striking plant thrives in well-drained, humus-rich soil and requires consistent moisture

Perennial

Iron Cross Begonia

Begonia Masoniana

FullUSDA 3–10

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