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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Desert Range Almond (Prunus Fasciculata) — is a hardy shrub native to arid terrains

Desert Range Almond

Prunus Fasciculata

Full · Zones 8–10

Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch (Lotus Rigidus) — commonly known as Desert Rock Pea or Deer Vetch

Desert Rock Pea, Deer Vetch

Lotus Rigidus

Full · Zones 7–11

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea (Adenium Obesum 'Calypso') — commonly known as Desert Rose

Desert Rose Or Desert Azalea

Adenium Obesum 'Calypso'

Full · Zones 10–11

Desert Sage (Salvia dorrii) — thrives in arid conditions

Desert Sage

Salvia dorrii

Full · Zones 9–10

Desert Saltbush, Cattle Spinach (Atriplex Polycarpa) — also known as Desert Saltbush or Cattle Spinach

Desert Saltbush, Cattle Spinach

Atriplex Polycarpa

Full · Zones 8–11

Desert Snow Mock Orange (Philadelphus 'Desert Snow') — The Philadelphus 'Desert Snow' is a cherished deciduous shrub, reaching 5-6 feet in height and spread

Desert Snow Mock Orange

Philadelphus 'Desert Snow'

Full · Zones 6–9

Desert Tea, Ca Ephedra (Ephedra Californica) — drought-tolerant shrub standing 1-4 feet tall with jointed green stems

Desert Tea, Ca Ephedra

Ephedra Californica

Full · Zones 9–10

Desert Tea, Mormon Tea (Ephedra Nevadensis) — commonly known as Desert Tea or Mormon Tea

Desert Tea, Mormon Tea

Ephedra Nevadensis

Full · Zones 7–11

Desert Thorn, Baja Desert Thorn (Lycium Brevipes) — The Desert Thorn, or Lycium brevipes, indigenous to the Baja region, thrives in arid climates

Desert Thorn, Baja Desert Thorn

Lycium Brevipes

Full · Zones 8–11

Desert Trumpet (Eriogonum Inflatum) — Desert Trumpet (Eriogonum inflatum) is a resilient perennial, thriving in arid conditions (zones 5-12)

Desert Trumpet

Eriogonum Inflatum

Full · Zones 7–8

Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — a drought-tolerant deciduous shrub

Desert Willow

Chilopsis Linearis

Full · Zones 5–10

Desert Winterfat (Krascheninnikovia Lanata) — scientifically known as Krascheninnikovia lanata

Desert Winterfat

Krascheninnikovia Lanata

Full · Zones 9–10

Desert Wolfberry, Anderson Thornbus (Lycium Andersonii) — The Desert Wolfberry, or Lycium andersonii, is a resilient, drought-tolerant shrub native to arid

Desert Wolfberry, Anderson Thornbus

Lycium Andersonii

Full · Zones 8–11

Desert Zinnia (Zinnia Acerosa) — Desert Zinnia (Zinnia acerosa) is a hardy perennial favored for its resilience and minimal water needs

Desert Zinnia

Zinnia Acerosa

Full · Zones 8–11

Deutschland False Spirea (Astilbe 'Deutschland') — Astilbe 'Deutschland' (Deutschland False Spirea) is a shade-loving perennial with lush

Deutschland False Spirea

Astilbe 'Deutschland'

Full · Zones 4–9

Deutzia (Deutzia Hybrida 'Magicien') — Deutzia hybrida 'Magicien' is a deciduous shrub boasting abundant pink-tinged white blossoms in late spring

Deutzia

Deutzia Hybrida 'Magicien'

Full · Zones 5–8

Devil Cholla (Grusonia Kunzei) — Devil Cholla (Grusonia kunzei) is a spiny

Devil Cholla

Grusonia Kunzei

Full · Zones 9–11

Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia tupa) is a statuesque perennial, flourishing to heights of 5-6 feet

Devil's Tobacco

Lobelia Tupa

Full · Zones 6–10

Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia Spinosa) — Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia spinosa) is a striking deciduous shrub or small tree

Devil's Walking Stick

Aralia Spinosa

Full · Zones 4–11

Devilwood (Osmanthus Americanus) — also known as American Olive

Devilwood

Osmanthus Americanus

Full · Zones 5–9

Diablo Ninebark (Physocarpus Opulifolius 'Diablo') — This hardy plant matures to about 4-8 feet in height and width

Diablo Ninebark

Physocarpus Opulifolius 'Diablo'

Full · Zones 3–8

Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia Ramosissima) — The Diamond Cholla (Cylindropuntia ramosissima) dazzles with its diamond-shaped tubercles

Diamond Cholla

Cylindropuntia Ramosissima

Full · Zones 9–10

Diamond Frost® Euphorbia — It matures 12-18 inches tall and wide, creating a soft, baby's-breath effect

Diamond Frost® Euphorbia

Euphorbia

Full · Zones 10–11

Diamond Mountain® Euphorbia — or Euphorbia Diamond Mountain®

Diamond Mountain® Euphorbia

Euphorbia

Full · Zones 10–11