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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Dark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — also known as Dark Towers Beardtongue

Dark Towers Penstemon

Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

Full · Zones 3–8

Darley Dale Heath (Erica X Darleyensis 'Darley Dale') — The Erica x darleyensis 'Darley Dale,' or Darley Dale Heath

Darley Dale Heath

Erica X Darleyensis 'Darley Dale'

Full · Zones 6–9

Darley Dale Heath (Erica X Darleyensis 'Mediterranean White) — a robust Mediterranean White Heath

Darley Dale Heath

Erica X Darleyensis 'Mediterranean White

Full · Zones 6–9

Darwin's Barberry (Berberis Darwinii) — notable for its holly-like leaves and profusion of orange-yellow flowers in spring

Darwin's Barberry

Berberis Darwinii

Full · Zones 7–9

Dasylirion (Agave Dasylirioides) — The Dasylirion Agave (Agave dasylirioides) is a resilient, drought-tolerant perennial, ideal for xeriscaping

Dasylirion

Agave Dasylirioides

Full · Zones 8–11

David Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'David') — Phlox paniculata 'David' is a stunning perennial known for its fragrant, pure white blooms

David Phlox

Phlox Paniculata 'David'

Full · Zones 4–9

David Verity Cuphea (Cuphea Llavea 'David Verity') — is a perennial shrub with unique tubular orange-red flowers and slender

David Verity Cuphea

Cuphea Llavea 'David Verity'

Full · Zones 9–10

David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — is an evergreen shrub prized for its deep green

David Viburnum

Viburnum Davidii

Full · Zones 2–8

Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia Glyptostroboides) — fern-like foliage and storied history

Dawn Redwood

Metasequoia Glyptostroboides

Full · Zones 5–10

Dayglo Yellow™ Dahlia (Dahlia variabilis) — double bright yellow flowers above dark green foliage

Dayglo Yellow™ Dahlia

Dahlia variabilis

Full

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Chicago Apache') — The Hemerocallis 'Chicago Apache' is a striking perennial with bold scarlet blooms

Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Chicago Apache'

Full · Zones 5–10

Daylily Hybrids (Hemerocallis Hybrids) — With a plethora of colors and forms, they grow 1-4 feet tall and can spread 18-24 inches wide

Daylily Hybrids

Hemerocallis Hybrids

Full · Zones 3–10

Dazzler Flax (Phormium 'Dazzler') — The Phormium 'Dazzler', an eye-catching New Zealand Flax, boasts vibrant pink and burgundy striped leaves

Dazzler Flax

Phormium 'Dazzler'

Full · Zones 8–10

Dbl. White Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae 'Alba Plena') — The Rosa banksiae 'Alba Plena', or Double White Lady Banks' Rose, is a vigorous, thornless climber

Dbl. White Lady Banks' Rose

Rosa Banksiae 'Alba Plena'

Full · Zones 7–10

D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard') — Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'D.D

D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard'

Full · Zones 6–10

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — Ceanothus integerrimus, commonly called Deerbrush, thrives in USDA zones 7-10, reaching 6-8 ft tall and wide

Deerbrush

Ceanothus Integerrimus

Full · Zones 8–11

Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia Rigens) — Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) is a fast-growing

Deer Grass

Muhlenbergia Rigens

Full · Zones 9–11

Dee Runk Dwarf Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens 'Dee Runk') — The Dee Runk Boxwood is an elegant evergreen shrub

Dee Runk Dwarf Boxwood

Buxus Sempervirens 'Dee Runk'

Full · Zones 5–8

Deerweed (Lotus Scoparius) — Deerweed (Lotus scoparius), a hardy perennial, thrives in U.S

Deerweed

Lotus Scoparius

Full · Zones 7–10

De Forest Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Lockwood De Forest') — The 'Lockwood De Forest' Rosemary

De Forest Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus 'Lockwood De Forest'

Full · Zones 7–9

Degroots Spire Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Degroots Spire') — The Thuja occidentalis 'DeGroot's Spire' is a compact

Degroots Spire Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Degroots Spire'

Full · Zones 4–9

Delavay Osmanthus (Osmanthus Delavayi) — The Delavay Osmanthus (Osmanthus delavayi) is a dense, evergreen shrub, ideal for hedges and screens

Delavay Osmanthus

Osmanthus Delavayi

Full · Zones 8–10

Delft Lace False Spirea (Astilbe 'Delft Lace') — Reaching up to 24-36 inches in height and spreading 18-24 inches

Delft Lace False Spirea

Astilbe 'Delft Lace'

Full · Zones 4–9

Delicious Candy Coneflower (Echinacea 'Delicious Candy') — perennial coneflower delighting with raspberry-pink blooms

Delicious Candy Coneflower

Echinacea 'Delicious Candy'

Full · Zones 3–9