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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Brown Twig Dogwood (Cornus Glabrata) — The Brown Twig Dogwood (Cornus glabrata) is a North American native shrub prized for its dynamic presence

Brown Twig Dogwood

Cornus Glabrata

Full · Zones 3–8

Bruns Slender Spruce (Picea Omorika 'Bruns') — The Bruns Slender Spruce (Picea omorika 'Bruns') is a narrow, columnar evergreen, perfect for tight spaces

Bruns Slender Spruce

Picea Omorika 'Bruns'

Full · Zones 2–7

Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Ideal for hedges or topiary, it thrives in full to partial sun

Brush Cherry

Syzygium Paniculatum

Full · Zones 9–11

'Brush Strokes' Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) — topped by tan plumes from late summer onward

'Brush Strokes' Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Full

Buchanan Sage (Salvia Buchananii) — The Buchanan Sage (Salvia buchananii) is a vibrant perennial, prized for its deep fuchsia blooms

Buchanan Sage

Salvia Buchananii

Full · Zones 8–10

Buck Brush (Ceanothus Cuneatus) — Ceanothus cuneatus, commonly known as Buck Brush, is a dense evergreen shrub native to the western U.S

Buck Brush

Ceanothus Cuneatus

Full · Zones 8–11

Buckbrush Ceanothus (Ceanothus Velutinus) — Ceanothus velutinus, commonly known as Buckbrush, is an evergreen shrub native to North America

Buckbrush Ceanothus

Ceanothus Velutinus

Full · Zones 6–8

Buckhorn Cholla (Cylindropuntia Acanthocarpa) — Buckhorn Cholla (Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa) is a resilient cactus, thriving in USDA zones 9-11

Buckhorn Cholla

Cylindropuntia Acanthocarpa

Full · Zones 9–10

Bud's Yellow Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow') — Known for its adaptable nature

Bud's Yellow Dogwood

Cornus Alba 'Bud's Yellow'

Full · Zones 3–8

Buffalo Grass (Buchloe Dactyloides) — It's drought tolerant, requiring minimal watering, and is resistant to most pests

Buffalo Grass

Buchloe Dactyloides

Full · Zones 6–11

Buffalo Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Buffalo') — commonly called Buffalo Juniper

Buffalo Juniper

Juniperus Sabina 'Buffalo'

Full · Zones 3–10

Bulbous Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum Species) — Bulbous Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) thrives in U.S

Bulbous Oat Grass

Arrhenatherum Species

Full · Zones 4–8

Bulgarian Bee Sage (Salvia Forskaohlei) — is a hardy perennial known for its bold violet-blue inflorescences

Bulgarian Bee Sage

Salvia Forskaohlei

Full · Zones 5–9

Bull Banksia (Banksia Grandis) — The Bull Banksia (Banksia grandis) is an Australian native with bold, serrated leaves averaging 12 inches long

Bull Banksia

Banksia Grandis

Full · Zones 9–10

Bull Grass (Muhlenbergia Emersleyi 'El Toro') — Muhlenbergia emersleyi 'El Toro,' commonly known as Bull Rush

Bull Grass

Muhlenbergia Emersleyi 'El Toro'

Full · Zones 6–11

Bumblesky Salvia (Salvia Nemorosa 'Bumblesky') — commonly known as Bumblesky Salvia

Bumblesky Salvia

Salvia Nemorosa 'Bumblesky'

Full · Zones 3–8

'Bundle of Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum hybrid) — It grows 10-12 inches tall and spreads 16-20 inches in a tidy mound

'Bundle of Joy' Stonecrop

Sedum hybrid

Full

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — commonly known as Bunny Tails

Bunny Tails

Lagurus Ovatus

Full · Zones 4–10

Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — Hailing from Australia, this coniferous tree boasts a unique, dome-like crown and sharp, stiff leaves

Bunya-Bunya

Araucaria Bidwillii

Full · Zones 8–11

Burford Holly (Ilex Cornuta 'Burfordii') — The Burford Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii') is an evergreen shrub

Burford Holly

Ilex Cornuta 'Burfordii'

Full · Zones 7–10

Burgundy Glow Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Burgundy Glow') — It showcases deep blue flowers in spring, reaching a height of 6 inches and spreading up to 18 inches

Burgundy Glow Bugleweed

Ajuga Reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

Full · Zones 3–9

Burgundy Pelargonium (Pelargonium Sidoides 'Burgundy Form') — Pelargonium sidoides 'Burgundy Form,' features striking

Burgundy Pelargonium

Pelargonium Sidoides 'Burgundy Form'

Full · Zones 9–10

Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — The Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen,' or Tea Tree Red Damask, is a striking

Burgundy Queen Tea Tree

Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'

Full · Zones 9–10

Burkwood Osmanthus (Osmanthus X Burkwoodii) — The Burkwood Osmanthus, Osmanthus x burkwoodii, is a striking evergreen shrub

Burkwood Osmanthus

Osmanthus X Burkwoodii

Full · Zones 7–9