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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

Javelin Rush (Juncus Pallidus) — Juncus pallidus, or Javelin Rush, is an evergreen perennial aquatic plant

Grass

Javelin Rush

Juncus Pallidus

FullUSDA 5–9
Jazz Hands Variegated® Chinese fringe-flower (Loropetalum chinense) — Loropetalum chinense Jazz Hands Variegated® is an evergreen shrub with pink-and-white new

Jazz Hands Variegated® Chinese fringe-flower

Loropetalum chinense

Full
Jeffrey Pine (Pinus Jeffreyii) — Typically reaching heights of 80 to 150 feet

Conifer

Jeffrey Pine

Pinus Jeffreyii

FullUSDA 5–7
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — commonly called Mexican Weeping Pine or Jelecote Pine

Conifer

Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine

Pinus Patula

FullUSDA 8–10
Jelena Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia 'Jelena') — The 'Jelena' Witch Hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena') is a captivating deciduous shrub

Shrub

Jelena Witch Hazel

Hamamelis X Intermedia 'Jelena'

FullUSDA 5–9
Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Samia) — lavender to pink flowers that stack in tiers atop square

Perennial

Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Samia

FullUSDA 8–10
Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Fruticosa 'Compact Form') — The Jerusalem Sage 'Compact Form' (Phlomis fruticosa) is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub

Shrub

Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Fruticosa 'Compact Form'

FullUSDA 8–10
Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Fruticosa) — silver-green leaves and vibrant yellow flowers in tiered whorls from late spring to early summer

Shrub

Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Fruticosa

FullUSDA 8–10
Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Cashmeriana) — Its soft, woolly, gray-green leaves span roughly 6-8 inches long, adding textural contrast

Shrub

Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Cashmeriana

FullUSDA 8–10
Jester Conebush (Leucadendron 'Jester') — A stand-out feature of this plant is its striking foliage; which makes it a smart choice for water-wise

Shrub

Jester Conebush

Leucadendron 'Jester'

FullUSDA 9–11
Jester Flax (Phormium 'Jester') — The Phormium 'Jester,' commonly known as Jester Flax

Shrub

Jester Flax

Phormium 'Jester'

FullUSDA 8–10
Jethro Tull Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull') — Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull' is a vibrant perennial known for its bright

Perennial

Jethro Tull Tickseed

Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull'

FullUSDA 4–9
Jewel Of Desert Garnet (Delosperma 'Jewel Of Desert Garnet') — Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Garnet' graces gardens with its vivid

Ground cover

Jewel Of Desert Garnet

Delosperma 'Jewel Of Desert Garnet'

FullUSDA 6–10
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — but it also bears cultural significance; a phenomenon known as cauliflory, image 117

Tree

Jicaro

Crescentia Alata

FullUSDA 4–11
Joan Senior Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Joan Senior') — Each flower measures up to 6 inches across, set atop 25-inch scapes

Perennial

Joan Senior Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Joan Senior'

FullUSDA 3–10
Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium Purpureum) — with a spread of about 2 to 4 feet; it showcases fluffy, mauve-pink flower clusters atop tall stems with, image 59

Perennial

Joe Pye Weed

Eupatorium Purpureum

FullUSDA 4–8
John Dourley Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley') — evergreen shrub with a mature size of about 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide

Ground cover

John Dourley Manzanita

Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

FullUSDA 7–10
John F. Kennedy Hybrid Tea (Rosa 'John F. Kennedy') — Kennedy' is an exquisite Hybrid Tea rose

Shrub

John F. Kennedy Hybrid Tea

Rosa 'John F. Kennedy'

FullUSDA 6–11
Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — It presents a vigorous spreading habit; and sporadically continuing until the first frost if deadheaded

Ground cover

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'

FullUSDA 2–10
Joint Pine (Ephedra Distachya) — It reaches up to 6-8 feet in height, with a 6-10 feet spread

Shrub

Joint Pine

Ephedra Distachya

FullUSDA 6–10
Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — Jojoba produces inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers; being dioecious; remember to allocate space for its full width

Shrub

Jojoba, Goatnut

Simmondsia Chinensis

FullUSDA 8–11
Jonquilla Narcissi (Narcissus Jonquilla) — commonly known as Jonquilla Daffodil; hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it prefers full to partial sun and, image 70

Bulb

Jonquilla Narcissi

Narcissus Jonquilla

FullUSDA 3–10
Joseph's Coat (Amaranthus Tricolor) — Ideal for adding a splash of color to borders or as a striking focal point in garden beds; adding an extra layer of life

Annual

Joseph's Coat

Amaranthus Tricolor

FullUSDA 3–10
Joseph's Coat Climbing Rose (Rosa 'Joseph's Coat') — The Rosa 'Joseph's Coat' is a vibrant climbing rose

Shrub

Joseph's Coat Climbing Rose

Rosa 'Joseph's Coat'

FullUSDA 5–9

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