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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

Island Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Harfordii) — the Island Bush Poppy thrives in well-draining soils

Shrub

Island Bush Poppy

Dendromecon Harfordii

FullUSDA 9–9
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — which attract hummingbirds

Ground cover

Island Bush Snapdragon

Gambelia Speciosa

FullUSDA 8–10
Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus Arboreus) — The Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus arboreus) is a striking evergreen shrub

Shrub

Island Ceanothus

Ceanothus Arboreus

FullUSDA 8–10
Island Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Insularis) — Remember that this species is fire-resistant

Shrub

Island Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Insularis

FullUSDA 9–11
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — vine with pink blooms

Vine

Island Morning Glory

Calystegia Macrostegia

FullUSDA 11–11
Island Pink Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Island Pink') — drought-tolerant perennial

Ground cover

Island Pink Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Island Pink'

FullUSDA 3–10
Island Tree Mallow (Lavatera Assurgentiflora) — scientifically known as Lavatera assurgentiflora

Shrub

Island Tree Mallow

Lavatera Assurgentiflora

FullUSDA 8–8
Issai Purple Beautyberry (Callicarpa Dichotoma 'Issai') — is a compact deciduous shrub reaching up to 4 feet in height and spread

Shrub

Issai Purple Beautyberry

Callicarpa Dichotoma 'Issai'

FullUSDA 5–8
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — This species is valued for its hardy nature and adaptability

Tree

Italian Alder

Alnus Cordata

FullUSDA 5–10
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — inconspicuous green-yellowish flowers; shrub for full or half

Shrub

Italian Buckthorn

Rhamnus Alaternus

FullUSDA 7–10
Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — The plant's slender stems are lined with green; blue flowers in the garden, image 102

Vine

Italian Clematis

Clematis Viticella

FullUSDA 8–10
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — inconspicuous cones may appear; and can adapt to a variety of well-drained soils

Conifer

Italian Cypress

Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta'

FullUSDA 5–9
Italian Jasmine (Jasminum Humile) — yellow flowers in the garden

Shrub

Italian Jasmine

Jasminum Humile

FullUSDA 8–9
Italian Leaf Parsley (Petroselinum Crispum 'Italian') — dark green leaves on stems reaching up to 18 inches tall

Herb

Italian Leaf Parsley

Petroselinum Crispum 'Italian'

FullUSDA 2–11
Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — pale pink to purple flowers

Herb

Italian Oregano

Origanum X Majoricum

FullUSDA 8–11
Italian Stone Pine (Pinus Pinea) — It prefers well-drained soils and, once established, is drought-tolerant, requiring minimal irrigation

Conifer

Italian Stone Pine

Pinus Pinea

FullUSDA 7–10
Ivanhoe Grevillea (Grevillea Vic. 'Ivanhoe') — The Grevillea 'Ivanhoe' is a hardy, Australian native shrub, reaching 6-9 ft in height and spread

Ground cover

Ivanhoe Grevillea

Grevillea Vic. 'Ivanhoe'

FullUSDA 9–11
Ivory Halo Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Ivory Halo') — The Ivory Halo Dogwood (Cornus alba 'Ivory Halo') is a compact

Shrub

Ivory Halo Dogwood

Cornus Alba 'Ivory Halo'

FullUSDA 3–8
Ivory Prince Hellebore (Helleborus 'Ivory Prince') — Its leathery, dark green foliage forms a tidy clump about 12 inches tall and 24 inches wide

Perennial

Ivory Prince Hellebore

Helleborus 'Ivory Prince'

FullUSDA 4–9
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — though it prefers a well-drained

Shrub

Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac

Syringa Reticulata

FullUSDA 4–7
Jacaranda (Jacaranda Mimosifolia) — The Jacaranda mimosifolia, renowned for its captivating purple blossoms, thrives under full sun; prefers, image 76

Tree

Jacaranda

Jacaranda Mimosifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — tree for full; and a unique talking point for guests, image 78

Tree

Jackfruit

Artocarpus Heterophyllus

FullUSDA 10–11
Jackman Clematis (Clematis 'Jackmanii') — Preferring full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, it's ideal for trellises, arbors, and fences, image 25

Vine

Jackman Clematis

Clematis 'Jackmanii'

FullUSDA 4–8
Jacob Cline Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma 'Jacob Cline') — growing up to 4-6 feet in height and 2-3 feet in spread

Perennial

Jacob Cline Bee Balm

Monarda Didyma 'Jacob Cline'

FullUSDA 4–7

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