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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Double-Scarlet Geum (Geum Chiloense) — ruffled blooms reminiscent of miniature roses

Double-Scarlet Geum

Geum Chiloense

Full · Zones 5–10

Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Menziesii) — it provides year-round greenery and requires minimal maintenance once established

Douglas Fir

Pseudotsuga Menziesii

Full · Zones 3–5

Douglas Spirea (Spiraea Douglasii) — Douglas Spirea (Spiraea douglasii) is a deciduous shrub, thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Douglas Spirea

Spiraea Douglasii

Full · Zones 5–8

Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — commonly known as Dove or Handkerchief Tree

Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree

Davidia Involucrata

Full · Zones 6–8

Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier Arborea) — It grows 15-25 feet tall, with a spread of 15-20 feet, thriving in full sun to partial shade

Downy Serviceberry

Amelanchier Arborea

Full · Zones 4–8

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — It thrives in warm climates (USDA zones 10-11) with full to partial sun

Dragon Fruit

Hylocereus Undatus

Full · Zones 11–11

Dragon Lady Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'Meschick') — Dragon Lady Holly (Ilex x aquipernyi 'Meschick') is an elegant

Dragon Lady Holly

Ilex X Aquipernyi 'Meschick'

Full · Zones 4–8

Dragon Lilly (Dracunculus Vulgaris) — captivates with its dramatic

Dragon Lilly

Dracunculus Vulgaris

Full · Zones 7–10

Dragon Tongue Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) — or Phaseolus vulgaris 'Dragon Tongue'

Dragon Tongue Bush Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

Full

Dragon Tree (Dracaena) — It matures to about 24-36 inches tall

Dragon Tree

Dracaena

Full

Dragon Tree (Dracaena Draco) — Dracaena draco, commonly called Dragon Tree, is an iconic, slow-growing evergreen

Dragon Tree

Dracaena Draco

Full · Zones 10–10

Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — It grows about 24 inches tall and spreads up to 36 inches wide

Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano

Origanum hybrid

Full

Dr. Ruppel Clematis (Clematis 'Dr. Ruppel') — Ruppel' is a vibrant, early-to-midseason flowering vine

Dr. Ruppel Clematis

Clematis 'Dr. Ruppel'

Full · Zones 4–8

Drumstick Allium (Allium Sphaerocephalon) — The Drumstick Allium (Allium sphaerocephalon) is a unique bulbous perennial

Drumstick Allium

Allium Sphaerocephalon

Full · Zones 5–8

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — Paeonia 'Duchesse de Nemours' is a cherished peony cultivar

Duchesse De Nemours Peony

Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours'

Full · Zones 3–8

Duchess Of Edinburgh Clematis (Clematis 'Duchess Of Edinburgh') — The Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh' is a vigorous, deciduous climber with lush, mid-green

Duchess Of Edinburgh Clematis

Clematis 'Duchess Of Edinburgh'

Full · Zones 4–8

Dudleya (Dudleya Brittonii) — the 'Giant Chalk Dudleya,' is a striking succulent that boasts a rosette of powdery silver leaves

Dudleya

Dudleya Brittonii

Full · Zones 9–11

Dunedin Hybrid Groundsel (Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrid 'Sunshine') — Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' is a hardy evergreen shrub

Dunedin Hybrid Groundsel

Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrid 'Sunshine'

Full · Zones 9–10

Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia Dunnii) — The Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia dunnii) is a delicate perennial herbaceous plant

Dunn's Lobelia

Lobelia Dunnii

Full · Zones 9–10

Durango Delight Agave (Agave Schidigera Durango Delight ™) — The Durango Delight Agave (Agave schidigera 'Durango Delight') is a compact

Durango Delight Agave

Agave Schidigera Durango Delight ™

Full · Zones 8–10

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Gymnocarpa) — Dusty Miller (Centaurea gymnocarpa) is a popular foliage plant

Dusty Miller

Centaurea Gymnocarpa

Full · Zones 4–10

Dusty Miller (Centaurea Cineraria) — Dusty Miller, Centaurea cineraria, is a silver-foliaged perennial praised for its frosty leaves

Dusty Miller

Centaurea Cineraria

Full · Zones 4–10

Dusty Miller Shrub (Senecio Cineraria) — is prized for its silvery-gray foliage that provides striking contrast in landscapes

Dusty Miller Shrub

Senecio Cineraria

Full · Zones 8–10

Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia Californica) — especially for the Pipevine Swallowtail

Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochia Californica

Deep Shade · Zones 4–8