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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Laciniata') — The Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula pendula 'Laciniata') is a deciduous tree

Cutleaf Weeping Birch

Betula Pendula 'Laciniata'

Full · Zones 3–9

Cynthia Giddy Aloe (Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy') — The Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy' is a succulent perennial boasting vibrant orange-red tubular flowers on tall spikes

Cynthia Giddy Aloe

Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy'

Full · Zones 9–11

Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia Cyparissias) — In spring to early summer, it bears yellow-green bracts that resemble flowers

Cypress Spurge

Euphorbia Cyparissias

Full · Zones 4–7

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — The Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis cypria) is a small, hardy perennial herb endemic to the Troodos Mountains

Cyprus Ironwort

Sideritis Cypria

Full · Zones 9–10

Daffodil (Narcissus Assorted Varieties) — commonly known as Daffodil

Daffodil

Narcissus Assorted Varieties

Full · Zones 3–10

Daffodil, Trumpet Narcissus (Narcissus Pseudonarcissus) — The Trumpet Narcissus (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) is a vibrant perennial

Daffodil, Trumpet Narcissus

Narcissus Pseudonarcissus

Full · Zones 3–10

Dahlia (Dahlia 'Kelvin Floodlight') — 'Kelvin Floodlight' thrives in well-drained soil

Dahlia

Dahlia 'Kelvin Floodlight'

Full · Zones 8–10

Dahlia (Assorted) (Dahlia X Hybrida) — showcases a range of forms from simple to complex blossoms up to 12 inches in diameter

Dahlia (Assorted)

Dahlia X Hybrida

Full · Zones 3–10

Daisy May® Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum) — The Leucanthemum superbum Daisy May® is a compact Shasta daisy with snow-white blooms

Daisy May® Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum superbum

Full · Zones 5–9

Dallas Blues Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Dallas Blues') — is a hardy perennial known for its steel-blue foliage and billowing form

Dallas Blues Switch Grass

Panicum Virgatum 'Dallas Blues'

Full · Zones 5–9

Dallas Red Lantana (Lantana X 'Dallas Red') — Lantana x 'Dallas Red' is a vibrant perennial boasting clusters of red

Dallas Red Lantana

Lantana X 'Dallas Red'

Full · Zones 8–11

Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — The Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia mexicana) is a vibrant, low-growing perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-10

Damianita Daisy

Chrysactinia Mexicana

Full · Zones 7–11

'Dancing Embers' Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma hybrid) — It grows just 2-4 inches tall and spreads 20-24 inches wide, forming a low carpet

'Dancing Embers' Hardy Ice Plant

Delosperma hybrid

Full

Danielle Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) — The Ficus benjamina 'Danielle' is an upright tropical houseplant with slender arching branches and glossy

Danielle Weeping Fig

Ficus benjamina

Full

Dappled Willow (Salix Integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki') — The Dappled Willow or Salix integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki' is a striking

Dappled Willow

Salix Integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki'

Full · Zones 5–7

Daring Deception Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Daring Deception') — It stands about 22 inches tall with 5-inch-wide blooms

Daring Deception Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Daring Deception'

Full · Zones 5–11

'Dark Amethyst' Bearded Penstemon (Penstemon barbatus) — It grows 18-22 inches tall and 20-26 inches wide

'Dark Amethyst' Bearded Penstemon

Penstemon barbatus

Full

Dark Lavender Chiffon® Hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus) — is an upright deciduous shrub with dark green foliage and rich lavender-purple

Dark Lavender Chiffon® Hibiscus

Hibiscus syriacus

Full

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — commonly known as Black Rose or Dark Leaf Aeonium

Dark Leaf Aeonium

Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop'

Full · Zones 9–11

Dark Opal Basil (Ocimum 'Dark Opal') — African Blue Basil (Ocimum 'Dark Opal') stands out with its aromatic

Dark Opal Basil

Ocimum 'Dark Opal'

Full · Zones 2–11

Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac (Syringa x) — The Syringa x 'Dark Purple' is a reblooming lilac with dark purple buds

Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac

Syringa x

Full

Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium Pratense 'Dark Reiter') — The Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill ('Geranium pratense' 'Dark Reiter') is a charming perennial

Dark Reiter Meadow Cranesbill

Geranium Pratense 'Dark Reiter'

Full · Zones 4–8

'Dark Sky' Perennial Salvia (Salvia hybrid) — information and resources

'Dark Sky' Perennial Salvia

Salvia hybrid

Full

Dark Star Ceanothus (Ceanothus 'Dark Star') — Its foliage is small and dark green, providing a rich backdrop year-round

Dark Star Ceanothus

Ceanothus 'Dark Star'

Full · Zones 10–11