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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

African Tulip Tree (Spathodea Campanulata) — While it prefers regular watering

African Tulip Tree

Spathodea Campanulata

Full · Zones 9–10

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha) — scientifically known as Saintpaulia ionantha

African Violet

Saintpaulia Ionantha

Full · Zones 9–11

Afterglow Echeveria (Echeveria 'Afterglow') — Echeveria 'Afterglow' is a stunning succulent featuring wide

Afterglow Echeveria

Echeveria 'Afterglow'

Full · Zones 9–11

Aglo Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Aglo') — Rhododendron 'Aglo' is a compact, evergreen shrub, thriving in partial shade

Aglo Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Aglo'

Full · Zones 4–7

Alabama Jubilee Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Alabama Jubilee') — Each blossom spans approximately 7 inches across and adorns the plant from early to mid-summer

Alabama Jubilee Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Alabama Jubilee'

Full · Zones 5–11

Albert-Elizabeth Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Albert-Elizabeth') — Rhododendron 'Albert-Elizabeth', distinguished by its large magenta flowers, blooms in late

Albert-Elizabeth Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Albert-Elizabeth'

Full · Zones 6–10

Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — The Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus montanus) is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to North America

Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Montanus

Full · Zones 4–6

Aleppo Pine (Pinus Halepensis) — The Aleppo Pine, Pinus halepensis, is an evergreen conifer native to the Mediterranean

Aleppo Pine

Pinus Halepensis

Full · Zones 7–10

Alexander Palm (Ptychosperma Elegans) — The Alexander Palm (Ptychosperma elegans) is an elegant

Alexander Palm

Ptychosperma Elegans

Full · Zones 8–10

Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa) — Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a perennial flowering legume thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Alfalfa

Medicago Sativa

Full · Zones 4–9

Algerian Ivy (Hedera Algeriensis) — is a vigorous evergreen vine with broad

Algerian Ivy

Hedera Algeriensis

Deep Shade · Zones 4–10

Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — Algerita Barberry, Berberis trifoliolata, is a hardy, deciduous shrub, growing to 3-8 ft tall and 4-6 ft wide

Algerita Barberry

Berberis Trifoliolata

Full · Zones 7–10

Alice Du Pont Mandevilla (Mandevilla 'Alice Du Pont') — The Mandevilla 'Alice du Pont' is an enchanting tropical vine noted for its lavish

Alice Du Pont Mandevilla

Mandevilla 'Alice Du Pont'

Full · Zones 9–11

Alkali Sacaton (Sporobolus Airoides) — Alkali Sacaton (Sporobolus airoides) is a robust perennial grass, admired for its hardiness and adaptability

Alkali Sacaton

Sporobolus Airoides

Full · Zones 6–10

Alleghany Leatherleaf Viburnum (Viburnum X 'Alleghany') — With a mature height of 8-10 feet and a spread of 6-8 feet

Alleghany Leatherleaf Viburnum

Viburnum X 'Alleghany'

Full · Zones 5–8

Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier Laevis) — Prized for its multi-season interest

Allegheny Serviceberry

Amelanchier Laevis

Full · Zones 4–8

All That Glows® Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum var. deamii) — All That Glows® Arrowwood Viburnum, or Viburnum dentatum var

All That Glows® Arrowwood Viburnum

Viburnum dentatum var. deamii

Full · Zones 2–8

All The Time™ Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) — spreading houseplant with small green leaves traced in crisp white

All The Time™ Nerve Plant

Fittonia albivenis

Full

Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — This succulent demands well-drained soil and full to partial sun

Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe

Aloe Vera

Full · Zones 9–11

Aloha Coneflower (Echinacea 'Aloha') — The Echinacea 'Aloha', or Aloha Coneflower, boasts cheerful yellow petals surrounding a honey-toned cone

Aloha Coneflower

Echinacea 'Aloha'

Full · Zones 3–9

Alphonse Karr Bamboo (Bambusa Multiplex 'Alphonse Karr') — This non-invasive species reaches typical mature heights of 15-25 feet with a spread of 5-8 feet

Alphonse Karr Bamboo

Bambusa Multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

Full · Zones 9–10

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) — The Alpine Aster (Aster alpigenus) is a charming, perennial herb that thrives in mountainous regions

Alpine Aster

Aster alpinus

Full · Zones 6–10

Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) — Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) is a charming perennial thriving in zones 4 to 7

Alpine Aster

Aster Alpinus

Full · Zones 2–10

Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum) is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub, perfect for mass plantings or hedges

Alpine Current

Ribes Alpinum

Full · Zones 2–7