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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Gold Cone') — The Juniperus communis 'Gold Cone' is a vibrant, narrow upright conifer with dense, golden-yellow

Common Columnar Juniper

Juniperus Communis 'Gold Cone'

Full · Zones 5–8

Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — The Juniperus communis 'Compressa' is a dwarf evergreen conifer with a distinct columnar form

Common Columnar Juniper

Juniperus Communis 'Compressa'

Full · Zones 4–10

Common Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale) — This robust plant stands at around 2 to 5 feet tall with a similar spread and features a deep taproot system

Common Comfrey

Symphytum Officinale

Full · Zones 4–8

Common Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — Common Fennel 'Purpurascens' (Foeniculum vulgare) is a hardy

Common Fennel

Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens'

Full · Zones 4–9

Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — During the summer and fall months

Common Garden Canna

Canna 'Erebus'

Full · Zones 7–10

Common Hackberry (Celtis Occidentalis) — Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is a hardy deciduous tree, prized for its adaptability

Common Hackberry

Celtis Occidentalis

Full · Zones 3–9

Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) — Heliotropium arborescens, the Common Heliotrope, is a fragrant perennial often grown as an annual

Common Heliotrope

Heliotropium Arborescens

Full · Zones 10–11

Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — Reaching up to 50-75 feet in height with a similar spread

Common Horsechestnut

Aesculus Hippocastanum

Full · Zones 3–10

Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — is a coniferous evergreen exhibiting dense

Common Juniper

Juniperus Communis

Full · Zones 4–10

Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'Lavender Lady') — The 'Lavender Lady' Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a deciduous shrub known for its fragrant

Common Lilac

Syringa Vulgaris 'Lavender Lady'

Full · Zones 3–8

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — is an evergreen shrub boasting a striking red-brown bark and leathery leaves

Common Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Manzanita

Full · Zones 7–10

Common Milkweed (Asclepias Syriaca) — Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), a robust perennial, thrives up to 6 ft tall in full sun

Common Milkweed

Asclepias Syriaca

Full · Zones 3–9

Common Myrtle (Myrtus Communis) — Common Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is an evergreen shrub

Common Myrtle

Myrtus Communis

Full · Zones 7–11

Common Ninebark (Physocarpus Opulifolius) — is a hardy deciduous shrub noteworthy for its peeling bark and dense

Common Ninebark

Physocarpus Opulifolius

Full · Zones 3–7

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — The Common Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) stands out with a heart-shaped

Common Pansy

Viola X Wittrockiana

Full · Zones 6–10

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — This herbaceous perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and spread

Common Peony

Paeonia Officinalis

Full · Zones 3–10

Common Plum (Prunus Domestica) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it's perfect for garden focal points and edible landscapes

Common Plum

Prunus Domestica

Full · Zones 5–10

Common Purple Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris) — cherished for its fragrant conical blossoms

Common Purple Lilac

Syringa Vulgaris

Full · Zones 4–10

Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — It grows 4-8 inches tall and spreads 12-16 inches with a mounding, trailing habit

Common Purslane

Portulaca oleracea

Full

Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace (Ruta Graveolens) — commonly called Common Rue or Herb-of-Grace

Common Rue, Herb-Of-Grace

Ruta Graveolens

Full · Zones 4–9

Common Rush (Juncus Effusus V. Brunneus) — Common Rush (Juncus effusus v

Common Rush

Juncus Effusus V. Brunneus

Full · Zones 8–10

Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — is a striking deciduous shrub

Common Snowball

Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum'

Full · Zones 4–10

Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — vibrant yellow blooms reaching diameters of 6 to 12 inches

Common Sunflower

Helianthus Annuus

Full · Zones 5–10

Common Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) — commonly known as Common Thyme

Common Thyme

Thymus Vulgaris

Full · Zones 5–9