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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

Kurapia (Lippia Nodiflora) — Kurapia is also known for its excellent erosion control properties

Ground cover

Kurapia

Lippia Nodiflora

FullUSDA 8–11
Kwanzan Flowering Japanese Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Kwanzan') — and watching for pests like aphids and tent caterpillars

Tree

Kwanzan Flowering Japanese Cherry

Prunus Serrulata 'Kwanzan'

FullUSDA 5–10
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — dark green leaves that span 4 to 8 inches long; remember to include room for vertical and horizontal growth when, image 68

Tree

Lacebark

Brachychiton Discolor

FullUSDA 10–11
Lacebark Pine (Pinus Bungeana) — This bark feature adds year-round visual interest

Conifer

Lacebark Pine

Pinus Bungeana

FullUSDA 4–7
Laced Up® Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) — is an upright deciduous shrub with feathery black foliage and soft pink early-summer flowers

Laced Up® Elderberry

Sambucus nigra

Full
Laceleaf Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Dissectum Viridis') — feathery texture which contrasts beautifully against more heavily foliaged plants

Tree

Laceleaf Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Dissectum Viridis'

FullUSDA 5–9
Lacey Oak (Quercus Glaucoides) — Lacey Oak (Quercus glaucoides) is a resilient

Tree

Lacey Oak

Quercus Glaucoides

FullUSDA 7–10
La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — ornamental evergreen shrub from California's coastal region

Ground cover

La Cruz Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Cruzensis

FullUSDA 10–11
Lady American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta 'Lady') — in vibrant shades of yellow to orange

Annual

Lady American Marigold

Tagetes Erecta 'Lady'

FullUSDA 6–10
Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — which can extend up to 8 to 10 feet

Vine

Lady Banks' Rose

Rosa Banksiae

FullUSDA 7–8
Ladybird Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Ladybird') — red flowers with yellow centers

Perennial

Ladybird Tickseed

Coreopsis 'Ladybird'

FullUSDA 4–9
Lady Di Bower Vine (Pandorea Jasminoides 'Lady Di') — is a vigorous climber with glossy green foliage

Vine

Lady Di Bower Vine

Pandorea Jasminoides 'Lady Di'

FullUSDA 8–10
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — pink-tinged white blossoms that appear in profusion from late summer through fall.<br><br>The flower

Perennial

Lady In Black Aster

Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black'

FullUSDA 4–8
Lady Margaret Passion Vine (Passiflora X 'Lady Margaret') — Its rapid growth and showy

Vine

Lady Margaret Passion Vine

Passiflora X 'Lady Margaret'

FullUSDA 9–10
Lady Of Shallot Rose (Rosa 'Lady Of Shallot') — tea-like fragrance with hints of clove and spiced apple.<br><br>Tolerant of a variety of conditions

Shrub

Lady Of Shallot Rose

Rosa 'Lady Of Shallot'

FullUSDA 6–10
Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla Sp.) — fertile setting with a pH range from slightly acidic to neutral

Ground cover

Lady's Mantle

Alchemilla Sp.

FullUSDA 3–9
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, image 30

Succulent

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant

Pedilanthus Macrocarpa

FullUSDA 9–10
Lady Stratheden Geum (Geum 'Lady Stratheden') — The blooms exhibit a vibrant golden yellow hue that shines brightly atop slender

Perennial

Lady Stratheden Geum

Geum 'Lady Stratheden'

FullUSDA 5–7
Lake Country Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Lake Country') — commonly known as Lake Country Yarrow

Ground cover

Lake Country Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Lake Country'

FullUSDA 3–10
Lalandei Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea 'Lalandei') — reaching up to 12 feet in height and 10 feet in width

Shrub

Lalandei Pyracantha

Pyracantha Coccinea 'Lalandei'

FullUSDA 5–10
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — this herbaceous plant is a member of the mint family and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8

Perennial

Lamb's Ear

Stachys Byzantina

FullUSDA 4–4
Lance Coreopsis (Coreopsis Lanceolata) — It typically reaches 1-2 ft in height and spreads up to 1 ft

Perennial

Lance Coreopsis

Coreopsis Lanceolata

FullUSDA 4–9
Lance-Leaved Loostrife (Lysimachia Lanceolata) — or Lance-leaved Loosestrife

Wildflower

Lance-Leaved Loostrife

Lysimachia Lanceolata

FullUSDA 4–8
Langman's Sage (Leucophyllum Langmaniae) — Typically reaching 3-5 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils

Shrub

Langman's Sage

Leucophyllum Langmaniae

FullUSDA 8–11

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