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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

Lipstick Strawberry (Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick') — The Fragaria chiloensis 'Lipstick', a perennial ornamental strawberry, thrives in USDA zones 4-8

Ground cover

Lipstick Strawberry

Fragaria Chiloensis 'Lipstick'

FullUSDA 7–10
Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — The ruffled bell-shaped blooms, up to 3 inches across, sit atop slender stems reaching 1‚Äì3 feet in height, image 47

Annual

Lisianthus

Eustoma Grandiflorum

FullUSDA 8–10
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — although it prefers well-drained soils; the Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium, is a North, image 52

Grass

Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium Scoparium

FullUSDA 4–9
Little Bunny Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alo. 'Little Bunny') — Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' is the most compact of the fountain grasses

Grass

Little Bunny Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alo. 'Little Bunny'

FullUSDA 3–10
Little Cado Avocado (Persea Americana 'Little Cado') — The Persea americana 'Little Cado' is a dwarf avocado cultivar ideal for limited spaces

Tree

Little Cado Avocado

Persea Americana 'Little Cado'

FullUSDA 10–10
Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — scientifically known as Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow'; often until the first frost.<br><br>With a propensity for

Perennial

Little Carlow Aster

Aster 'Little Carlow'

FullUSDA 4–8
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — Ideal for small gardens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and, image 23

Shrub

Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem'

FullUSDA 6–10
Little Gem Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens 'Little Gem') — is a compact perennial with a lush mound of glossy

Ground cover

Little Gem Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens 'Little Gem'

FullUSDA 3–10
Little Gem Spruce (Picea Abies 'Little Gem') — This slow-grower (2-4 inches/year) is ideal for small gardens, rockeries, or as a ground cover

Conifer

Little Gem Spruce

Picea Abies 'Little Gem'

FullUSDA 1–6
Little Ghost Gum (Eucalyptus Victrix) — is a captivating Australian native

Broadleaf Evergreen

Little Ghost Gum

Eucalyptus Victrix

FullUSDA 9–10
Little Grapette Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Little Grapette') — is a hardy perennial boasting vibrant purple blooms

Perennial

Little Grapette Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Little Grapette'

FullUSDA 5–11
Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea virginica) — The Itea virginica Little Henry® Sweetspire is a compact Proven Winners® deciduous shrub with arching white

Shrub

Little Henry® Sweetspire

Itea virginica

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–10
Little Kurrajong (Brachychiton Bidwilli) — this Australian native thrives in well-drained soil and full to partial sun exposure

Tree

Little Kurrajong

Brachychiton Bidwilli

FullUSDA 8–11
Little Lanterns Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis 'Little Lanterns') — commonly referred to as Little Lanterns Columbine

Perennial

Little Lanterns Columbine

Aquilegia Canadensis 'Little Lanterns'

FullUSDA 3–8
Little-Leaf Cordia (Cordia Parvifolia) — dark green leaves and white

Shrub

Little-Leaf Cordia

Cordia Parvifolia

FullUSDA 8–11
Little Leaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Microphyllus) — scientifically dubbed Cotoneaster microphyllus; its dense growth habit and graceful

Ground cover

Little Leaf Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Microphyllus

FullUSDA 5–7
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) — round nutlets that persist into the fall.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8

Tree

Littleleaf Linden

Tilia Cordata

FullUSDA 3–10
Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — The Hydrangea paniculata is a compact deciduous shrub

Shrub

Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata

FullUSDA 3–8
Little Princess Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess') — commonly referred to as Little Princess Japanese Spirea

Shrub

Little Princess Japanese Spirea

Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess'

FullUSDA 3–10
Little Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — set against fresh green foliage

Little Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata

Full
Little Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') — make it ideal for small spaces and borders where a touch of vibrant color and texture is desired

Shrub

Little Spire Russian Sage

Perovskia 'Little Spire'

FullUSDA 2–11
Little Sur Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Edmundsii) — It is an excellent choice for coastal settings and tolerant of salty sea air

Ground cover

Little Sur Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Edmundsii

FullUSDA 11–11
Livin Easy Rose (Rosa 'Livin Easy') — Plant in full sun to ensure vigorous growth and abundant flowering

Shrub

Livin Easy Rose

Rosa 'Livin Easy'

FullUSDA 6–11
Lizard's Tail (Saururus Cernuus) — aquatic with white blooms

Aquatic

Lizard's Tail

Saururus Cernuus

FullUSDA 3–9

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