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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

Kiwi Aeonium (Aeonium 'Kiwi') — This hardy perennial thrives in well-draining soil and full to partial sunlight

Succulent

Kiwi Aeonium

Aeonium 'Kiwi'

FullUSDA 9–11
Kiwi Splash™ Prayer Plant (Maranta hybrid) — Proven Winners - Siesta® Kiwi Splash™ - Prayer Plant - Maranta hybrid plant details, information and resources

Kiwi Splash™ Prayer Plant

Maranta hybrid

Full
Kleinaalwyn (African) (Aloe Brevifolia) — The Aloe brevifolia, also known as Kleinaalwyn or Short-leaved Aloe, is a compact, evergreen succulent

Succulent

Kleinaalwyn (African)

Aloe Brevifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Knife Acacia (Acacia Cultriformis) — This Australian native is particularly lauded for its unique

Shrub

Knife Acacia

Acacia Cultriformis

FullUSDA 8–10
Knobcone Pine (Pinus Attenuata) — Needles grow in fascicles of three and are about 3 to 6 inches long; mature trees stand between 40-80 feet tall, with tightly

Conifer

Knobcone Pine

Pinus Attenuata

FullUSDA 6–10
Knotweed (Persicaria Affinis 'Superba') — ground cover / perennial with pink and red blooms; pink flowers that gradually deepen to a rich crimson, image 104

Ground cover

Knotweed

Persicaria Affinis 'Superba'

FullUSDA 4–7
Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla (Diervilla x) — The Diervilla x Kodiak Fresh® is a compact deciduous shrub with lime-yellow foliage

Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla

Diervilla x

Deep Shade
Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla (Diervilla x) — or Diervilla x Kodiak Jet Black®

Shrub

Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla

Diervilla x

FullUSDA 4–9
Kopper King Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Kopper King') — is renowned for its striking

Perennial

Kopper King Hardy Hibiscus

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Kopper King'

FullUSDA 4–9
Korean Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana') — Its small, glossy, green leaves offer year-round interest and can tolerate partial to full sun

Broadleaf Evergreen

Korean Boxwood

Buxus Microphylla 'Koreana'

FullUSDA 5–10
Korean Feather Grass (Calamagrostis Brachytricha) — well-drained soil conditions; these delightful seed heads emerge in late summer and evoke a soft, airy

Grass

Korean Feather Grass

Calamagrostis Brachytricha

FullUSDA 5–10
Korean Fir (Abies Koreana) — Its striking needles display a dark green top with silvery undersides

Conifer

Korean Fir

Abies Koreana

FullUSDA 5–7
Korean Grass (Zoysia Tenuifolia) — warm-season grass renowned for its elegant

Bulb

Korean Grass

Zoysia Tenuifolia

FullUSDA 6–10
Korean Maple (Acer Pseudosieboldianum) — The Korean Maple is also moderately drought-tolerant once established

Shrub

Korean Maple

Acer Pseudosieboldianum

FullUSDA 5–10
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — the Korean Spice Viburnum offers visual interest through the seasons; measuring about 2 to 3 inches across

Shrub

Korean Spice Viburnum

Viburnum Carlesii

FullUSDA 4–7
Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa) — It boasts a vase shape with horizontal branching, creating a distinctive silhouette; the Kousa Dogwood's true flowers

Tree

Kousa Or Japanese Dogwood

Cornus Kousa

FullUSDA 5–8
Krauter Vesuvius Flowering Plum (Prunus Cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius') — This deciduous tree reaches up to 20 feet in height and 15 feet in width

Tree

Krauter Vesuvius Flowering Plum

Prunus Cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'

FullUSDA 4–10
Kreb's African Daisy (Gazania Krebsiana) — colloquially known as Krebs' African Daisy

Ground cover

Kreb's African Daisy

Gazania Krebsiana

FullUSDA 7–10
Kudos Coral Dwarf Hummingbird Mint (Agastache 'Kudos Coral') — The Agastache 'Kudos Coral' is a vibrant perennial known for its bright coral blooms

Perennial

Kudos Coral Dwarf Hummingbird Mint

Agastache 'Kudos Coral'

FullUSDA 4–10
Kudos Mandarin Dwarf Hummingbird Mi (Agastache 'Kudos Mandarin') — perfect for thoughtful landscape designs

Perennial

Kudos Mandarin Dwarf Hummingbird Mi

Agastache 'Kudos Mandarin'

FullUSDA 4–9
Kudos Yellow Dwarf Hummingbird Mint (Agastache 'Kudos Yellow') — reaching up to 16 inches tall and 14 inches wide

Perennial

Kudos Yellow Dwarf Hummingbird Mint

Agastache 'Kudos Yellow'

FullUSDA 5–10
Kumquat (Citrus Dwarf Kumquat) — providing sensory appeal and attracting pollinators

Tree

Kumquat

Citrus Dwarf Kumquat

FullUSDA 8–11
Kumquat (Citrus Japonica) — is a must-have for any citrus lover's garden

Tree

Kumquat

Citrus Japonica

FullUSDA 8–11
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — such as its application for privacy hedges or as a backdrop for other ornamental plants in a mixed, image 35

Shrub

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf

Griselinia Littoralis

FullUSDA 9–11

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