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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta) — The American Marigold (Tagetes erecta)

American Marigold

Tagetes Erecta

Full · Zones 3–10

American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)

American Persimmon, Possumwood

Diospyros Virginiana

Full · Zones 6–9

American Pokeweed (Phytolacca Americana) — Phytolacca americana, or Pokeweed, is a vibrant, herbaceous perennial growing 6-10 ft tall

American Pokeweed

Phytolacca Americana

Full · Zones 2–11

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — The American Smoke Bush (Cotinus obovatus) is a captivating deciduous shrub

American Smoke Bush

Cotinus Obovatus

Full · Zones 4–8

American Snowbell (Styrax Americanus) — The American Snowbell (Styrax americanus) is a charming

American Snowbell

Styrax Americanus

Full · Zones 6–9

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — The American Spikenard (Aralia racemosa) is a deciduous perennial native to North America

American Spikenard

Aralia Racemosa

Full · Zones 3–9

American Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Styraciflua) — The American Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) thrives in zones 5-9

American Sweet Gum

Liquidambar Styraciflua

Full · Zones 7–10

American Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Styraciflua 'Burgundy') — is valued for its spectacular fall colors

American Sweet Gum

Liquidambar Styraciflua 'Burgundy'

Full · Zones 7–10

American Sycamore (Platanus Occidentalis) — The American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is a robust deciduous tree

American Sycamore

Platanus Occidentalis

Full · Zones 4–11

American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a deciduous shrub

American Witch Hazel

Hamamelis Virginiana

Full · Zones 2–5

American Yellowtwig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea 'Flaviramea') — The American Yellowtwig Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea') is a stunning

American Yellowtwig Dogwood

Cornus Sericea 'Flaviramea'

Full · Zones 10–10

America's Sweetheart™ Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) — is an upright evergreen shrub with large medium-pink flowers

America's Sweetheart™ Tropical Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Full

Amethyst False Spirea (Astilbe 'Amethyst') — Astilbe 'Amethyst', a perennial with feathery, lavender-pink blooms, thrives in partial to full shade

Amethyst False Spirea

Astilbe 'Amethyst'

Full · Zones 4–9

Amethyst In Snow Bluet (Centaurea Montana 'Amethyst In Snow') — This perennial reaches 12-18 inches in height with a similar spread, flourishing in USDA zones

Amethyst In Snow Bluet

Centaurea Montana 'Amethyst In Snow'

Full · Zones 3–8

Amole (Beschorneria Yuccoides) — Amole (Beschorneria yuccoides) is a striking succulent boasting a dense rosette of narrow

Amole

Beschorneria Yuccoides

Full · Zones 9–11

Amur Chokecherry (Prunus Maackii) — Renowned for its golden-bronze, exfoliating bark and fragrant white flower clusters, it dazzles in spring

Amur Chokecherry

Prunus Maackii

Full · Zones 2–7

Amur Cork Tree (Phellodendron Amurense) — Valued for its ornamental appeal

Amur Cork Tree

Phellodendron Amurense

Full · Zones 3–7

Amur Maple (Acer Ginnala) — The Amur Maple (Acer ginnala) is a small, deciduous tree reaching 15-20 feet in height, with a similar spread

Amur Maple

Acer Ginnala

Full · Zones 5–7

Amur Or Silver Banner Grass (Miscanthus Sacchariflorus) — commonly known as Amur or Silver Banner Grass

Amur Or Silver Banner Grass

Miscanthus Sacchariflorus

Full · Zones 5–9

Anah Kruschke Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke') — The Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke' is a striking evergreen shrub

Anah Kruschke Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke'

Full · Zones 6–10

Anastasia Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) — The Ficus benjamina 'Anastasia' is an upright tropical houseplant with glossy

Anastasia Weeping Fig

Ficus benjamina

Full

Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — 'Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner,'' an Amber Rose English Rose

Ancient Mariner English Rose

Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner'

Full · Zones 6–11

Andorra Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa') — The Andorra Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa')

Andorra Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa'

Full · Zones 5–10

Anemone Clematis (Clematis Montana) — The Anemone Clematis (Clematis montana) is a vigorous climbing vine

Anemone Clematis

Clematis Montana

Full · Zones 3–10