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Full-sun plants

Plants that thrive in full sun, for hot, open, south-facing sites.

4,470 plants

Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst') — The Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' is famed for its vibrant red bracts that flourish

Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst'

Full · Zones 9–10

Bar Harbor Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Bar Harbor') — The Bar Harbor Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor') is a robust ground cover conifer

Bar Harbor Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'

Full · Zones 3–10

Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia Fragarioides) — is a perennial ground cover

Barren Strawberry

Waldsteinia Fragarioides

Full · Zones 4–7

Bartzella Peony (Paeonia 'Bartzella') — lemon-yellow blooms with a pleasant

Bartzella Peony

Paeonia 'Bartzella'

Full · Zones 4–9

Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) — Ocimum basilicum, commonly referred to as Basil, is a fragrant annual herb renowned for its lush, green leaves

Basil

Ocimum Basilicum

Full · Zones 2–11

Basket Of Gold (Aurinia Saxatilis) — is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking masses of golden-yellow flowers

Basket Of Gold

Aurinia Saxatilis

Full · Zones 4–7

Basket Rush (Juncus Textilis) — Juncus textilis, commonly known as Basket Rush, is a perennial, ornamental grass-like plant

Basket Rush

Juncus Textilis

Full · Zones 2–9

Basket Tangeglow® Lantana (Lantana camara) — The Lantana camara Basket Tangeglow® is a sun-loving annual with clusters of peach

Basket Tangeglow® Lantana

Lantana camara

Full

Basswood (Tilia Americana) — commonly known as Basswood

Basswood

Tilia Americana

Full · Zones 2–8

Bat Face Cuphea (Cuphea Llavea) — Bat Face Cuphea (Cuphea llavea) is an eye-catching perennial

Bat Face Cuphea

Cuphea Llavea

Full · Zones 9–10

Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — Dianthus 'Bath's Pink' is an enchanting evergreen perennial

Bath Pinks

Dianthus 'Bath's Pink'

Full · Zones 6–9

Bauer's Dracaena (Cordyline Baueri) — Drought-resistant once established, it requires well-drained soil

Bauer's Dracaena

Cordyline Baueri

Full · Zones 8–11

Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — scientifically named Myrica pensylvanica

Bayberry

Myrica Pensylvanica

Full · Zones 7–10

Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) — Suriana maritima, commonly known as Bay Cedar, is a resilient shoreline shrub, thriving in sandy soils

Bay Cedar

Suriana Maritima

Full · Zones 9–10

Beach Evening Primrose (Camissonia Cheiranthifolia) — reaching up to 12 inches high and spreading 18-24 inches

Beach Evening Primrose

Camissonia Cheiranthifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Beach Sage (Salvia Africana-Lutea) — preferring well-drained soils and full sun

Beach Sage

Salvia Africana-Lutea

Full · Zones 8–10

Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Its rounded, silvery-green leaves and purplish-blue flowers provide coastal charm

Beach Vitex

Vitex Rotundifolia

Full · Zones 7–10

Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — Recognizable by its 2-3 inch long toothed leaves and distinctive husks that resemble a beak

Beaked Hazelnut

Corylus Cornuta

Full · Zones 4–8

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi) — Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), an evergreen groundcover, thrives in USDA zones 2-6

Bearberry

Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi

Full · Zones 3–10

Bearberry Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Dammeri) — The Bearberry Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster dammeri, is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover

Bearberry Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Dammeri

Full · Zones 7–11

Bear Brush (Garrya Fremontii) — Bear Brush (Garrya fremontii) thrives in USDA zones 7-10 as a hardy evergreen shrub

Bear Brush

Garrya Fremontii

Full · Zones 9–10

Bearded Iris (Iris X Germanica Hybrids) — requiring a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight a day to bloom profusely

Bearded Iris

Iris X Germanica Hybrids

Full · Zones 3–9

Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — Penstemon digitalis 'Blackbeard' is an alluring perennial boasting tall

Beardtongue

Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard'

Full · Zones 3–8

Beard Tongue (Penstemon 'Raven') — Penstemon 'Raven' enchants with bell-shaped flowers in a deep

Beard Tongue

Penstemon 'Raven'

Full · Zones 7–9