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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

Autumn Amethyst Azalea (Azalea Encore 'Autumn Amethyst®') — The Autumn Amethyst™ Encore® Azalea (Rhododendron 'Conlee') is a versatile evergreen

Shrub

Autumn Amethyst Azalea

Azalea Encore 'Autumn Amethyst®'

FullUSDA 6–10
Autumn Blaze Maple (Acer X Freemanii 'Autumn Blaze') — signifying a moderately fast grower

Tree

Autumn Blaze Maple

Acer X Freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'

FullUSDA 3–9
Autumn Blush Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Autumn Blush') — it thrives in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

Perennial

Autumn Blush Tickseed

Coreopsis 'Autumn Blush'

FullUSDA 4–9
Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry (Amelanchier 'Autumn Brilliance') — dark purple in early summer

Shrub

Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry

Amelanchier 'Autumn Brilliance'

FullUSDA 4–8
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — bulb for full or half

Bulb

Autumn Crocus

Colchicum cilicicum

FullUSDA 3–8
Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — Each bulb produces one or two flowers; bulb with yellow blooms, image 61

Bulb

Autumn Daffodil

Sternbergia lutea

FullUSDA 6–9
Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree (Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold') — providing robust longevity and seasonal interest for both traditional and contemporary landscapes

Tree

Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'

FullUSDA 4–10
Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree (Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies') — The Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold' is a male cultivar, ensuring a mess-free landscape

Shrub

Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies'

FullUSDA 4–8
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — Flowers emerge from dense clusters

Succulent

Autumn Joy Sedum

Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

FullUSDA 3–9
Autumn Moor Grass (Sesleria autumnalis) — and is drought-tolerant once established

Grass

Autumn Moor Grass

Sesleria autumnalis

FullUSDA 5–9
Autumn Or Texas Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Big Pink') — Salvia microphylla 'Big Pink,' commonly known as Autumn Sage

Shrub

Autumn Or Texas Sage

Salvia Microphylla 'Big Pink'

FullUSDA 7–9
Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — These blossoms are nectar-rich; or white hues from spring to frost

Shrub

Autumn Sage

Salvia Greggii

FullUSDA 7–9
Autumn Splendor Buckeye (Aesculus X Arnoldiana 'Autumn Splendor') — is a hybrid tree renowned for its vibrant fall foliage

Tree

Autumn Splendor Buckeye

Aesculus X Arnoldiana 'Autumn Splendor'

FullUSDA 4–9
Autumn Stonecrop (Sedum 'Matrona') — upright stems reaching heights of approximately 18 to 24 inches

Ground cover

Autumn Stonecrop

Sedum 'Matrona'

FullUSDA 3–9
Autumn Sunset Azalea (Azalea Encore 'Autumn Sunset®') — The Autumn Sunset Azalea (Azalea Encore 'Autumn Sunset®') is a striking, repeat-blooming shrub

Shrub

Autumn Sunset Azalea

Azalea Encore 'Autumn Sunset®'

FullUSDA 6–10
Avocado (Persea Americana) — Gardeners must be mindful of water needs

Tree

Avocado

Persea Americana

FullUSDA 10–10
Avondale Redbud (Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale') — Famed for its dense clusters of deep magenta blossoms that enliven springtime

Shrub

Avondale Redbud

Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale'

FullUSDA 6–9
Azalea (Azalea Mollis) — It reaches an average of 4-6 feet in height and width, ideal for eye-catching borders or specimen planting

Shrub

Azalea

Azalea Mollis

FullUSDA 4–8
Azalea (Azalea 'Pennsylvania') — A mature plant reaches 4 to 6 feet in height and spread

Shrub

Azalea

Azalea 'Pennsylvania'

FullUSDA 6–7
Aztec Gold Speedwell (Veronica 'Aztec Gold') — features vibrant yellow foliage complemented by rich blue flower spikes

Perennial

Aztec Gold Speedwell

Veronica 'Aztec Gold'

FullUSDA 4–8
Aztec King Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — The Mangave hybrid 'Aztec King' is a bold succulent with broad silvery green leaves flecked in burgundy-purple

Aztec King Mangave

Mangave hybrid

Full
Aztec Pearl Mock Orange (Choisya Arizonica 'Aztec Pearl') — commonly known as Aztec Pearl Mock Orange

Shrub

Aztec Pearl Mock Orange

Choisya Arizonica 'Aztec Pearl'

FullUSDA 8–11
Azure Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans 'Azureum') — is a hardy evergreen shrub flaunting silvery foliage with striking azure blue flowers

Shrub

Azure Bush Germander

Teucrium Fruticans 'Azureum'

FullUSDA 7–11
'Azure Snow' Perennial Salvia (Salvia hybrid) — This colorful perennial produces deep violet blue and white bicolor flower spikes atop the neatly mounded

'Azure Snow' Perennial Salvia

Salvia hybrid

Full

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