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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

Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — Its mid-summer to fall blooms and fountain-like form add texture and movement

Grass

Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose'

FullUSDA 7–9
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster') — This low-maintenance grass thrives in USDA zones 5-9

Grass

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'

FullUSDA 3–9
Karl Rosenfield Peony (Paeonia 'Karl Rosenfield') — a cherished peony cultivar

Perennial

Karl Rosenfield Peony

Paeonia 'Karl Rosenfield'

FullUSDA 3–8
Karo (Pittosporum Crassifolium) — The glossy, leathery leaves are silver-green and can grow up to 4 inches long; demanding minimal to moderate irrigation

Shrub

Karo

Pittosporum Crassifolium

FullUSDA 9–9
Kashmir Cypress (Cupressus Cashmeriana) — the Kashmir Cypress will remain a striking feature in the garden for years to come

Conifer

Kashmir Cypress

Cupressus Cashmeriana

FullUSDA 4–11
Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — turning to green in summer

Tree

Katsura Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Katsura'

FullUSDA 5–10
Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — It prefers moist, well-drained soil but can also adapt to a variety of soil conditions; native to Japan and China

Tree

Katsura Tree

Cercidiphyllum Japonicum

FullUSDA 5–8
Kay Parris Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Kay Parris') — The Kay Parris Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris') is a compact evergreen

Shrub

Kay Parris Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora 'Kay Parris'

FullUSDA 7–9
Kelsey's Dwarf Red-Osier Dogwood (Cornus Sericea 'Kelseyi') — commonly known as Kelsey's Dwarf Red-Osier Dogwood

Shrub

Kelsey's Dwarf Red-Osier Dogwood

Cornus Sericea 'Kelseyi'

FullUSDA 3–8
Ken Janeck Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Ken Janeck') — with a slightly greater spread of 3 to 4 feet

Broadleaf Evergreen

Ken Janeck Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Ken Janeck'

FullUSDA 6–10
Kent Beauty Oregano (Origanum 'Kent Beauty') — commonly referred to as Kent Beauty Oregano

Herb

Kent Beauty Oregano

Origanum 'Kent Beauty'

FullUSDA 5–9
Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa Pratensis) — Highly regarded for its lush; it prefers full sun but tolerates light shade, although growth may become, image 62

Grass

Kentucky Bluegrass

Poa Pratensis

FullUSDA 2–9
Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus Dioicus) — the Kentucky Coffee Tree is a versatile choice for a range of climates

Tree

Kentucky Coffee Tree

Gymnocladus Dioicus

FullUSDA 3–8
Kenyan Aloe (Aloe Kedongensis) — It thrives in USDA zones 10 through 11 and tolerates temperatures down to about 30°F

Succulent

Kenyan Aloe

Aloe Kedongensis

FullUSDA 9–9
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — The Spartan Columnar Juniper

Conifer

Keteleeri Juniper

Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri'

FullUSDA 4–9
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — is a fruit-bearing treasure of the subtropical garden landscape

Tree

Key Lime

Citrus X Aurantifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Key Thatch Palm (Leucothrinax Morrisii) — lush appearance and feature a light green to silver-green color.<br><br>As a landscape architect

Palm

Key Thatch Palm

Leucothrinax Morrisii

FullUSDA 10–11
Kikuyu Grass (Cenchrus clandestinus) — creating a thick mat that can reach heights of 4 to 6 inches if left untrimmed.<br><br>In landscape design

Grass

Kikuyu Grass

Cenchrus clandestinus

FullUSDA 9–10
Kim's Knee High Coneflower (Echinacea 'Kim's Knee High') — Kim's Knee High Coneflower (Echinacea 'Kim's Knee High') is a dwarf perennial

Perennial

Kim's Knee High Coneflower

Echinacea 'Kim's Knee High'

FullUSDA 3–9
Kindred Spirit Hybrid Oak (Quercus X Kindred Spirit&reg;) — The Kindred Spirit&reg; Hybrid Oak (Quercus x Kindred Spirit&reg;) is a slender

Tree

Kindred Spirit Hybrid Oak

Quercus X Kindred Spirit&reg;

FullUSDA 4–8
King Mountain Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Regismontana) — scientifically known as Arctostaphylos regismontana

Shrub

King Mountain Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Regismontana

FullUSDA 9–10
King Of The Agaves (Agave Ferdinandi-Regis) — presents a rare and noble elegance in any landscape design

Succulent

King Of The Agaves

Agave Ferdinandi-Regis

FullUSDA 8–11
King Or Giant Protea (Protea Cynaroides) — However, protection from frost is crucial to prevent damage to its blooms and foliage

Shrub

King Or Giant Protea

Protea Cynaroides

FullUSDA 7–9
'Kit Kat' Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii 'Kit Kat') — Nepeta x faassenii 'Kit Kat' is a compact perennial

Perennial

'Kit Kat' Catmint

Nepeta X Faassenii 'Kit Kat'

FullUSDA 3–8

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