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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Dutchman's Pipe Vine (Aristolochia Durior) — which can span up to 12 inches wide

Dutchman's Pipe Vine

Aristolochia Durior

Deep Shade · Zones 4–8

Dwarf Alberta Spruce (Picea Glauca 'Conica') — The Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Picea glauca 'Conica', is a slow-growing conifer with a classic conical shape

Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Picea Glauca 'Conica'

Full · Zones 2–6

Dwarf Angel's Hair (Artemisia Schmidtiana 'Nana') — is a compact perennial showcasing silvery-white

Dwarf Angel's Hair

Artemisia Schmidtiana 'Nana'

Full · Zones 4–9

Dwarf Arctic Willow (Salix Purpurea 'Nana') — deciduous shrub with a mature height and spread of 3-5 feet

Dwarf Arctic Willow

Salix Purpurea 'Nana'

Full · Zones 4–8

Dwarf Balsam Fir (Abies Balsamea 'Nana') — An essential conifer for compact spaces

Dwarf Balsam Fir

Abies Balsamea 'Nana'

Full · Zones 3–6

Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy') — a compact cultivar of the Black-Eyed Susan

Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia 'Viette's Little Suzy'

Full · Zones 3–10

Dwarf Black Spruce (Picea Mariana 'Nana') — The Dwarf Black Spruce 'Nana', a compact evergreen conifer, offers year-round interest

Dwarf Black Spruce

Picea Mariana 'Nana'

Full · Zones 2–6

Dwarf Blazing Star (Liatris Microcephala) — The Dwarf Blazing Star (Liatris microcephala) is a compact perennial, growing 1-2 feet tall

Dwarf Blazing Star

Liatris Microcephala

Full · Zones 6–9

Dwarf Blue Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell') — The Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell' is a charming

Dwarf Blue Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell'

Full · Zones 8–11

Dwarf Blue Star Juniper (Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Star') — Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star,' is a compact

Dwarf Blue Star Juniper

Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Star'

Full · Zones 5–11

Dwarf Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe Buxifolia) — Hebe buxifolia, the Dwarf Boxleaf Hebe, is admired for its compact growth habit, reaching 2-3 feet high/wide

Dwarf Boxleaf Hebe

Hebe Buxifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Dwarf Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius aequalis 'New Sensation') — Dwarf Cape Fuchsia 'New Sensation' (Phygelius aequalis) is a vibrant perennial

Dwarf Cape Fuchsia

Phygelius aequalis 'New Sensation'

Full · Zones 8–9

Dwarf Cavendish Banana (Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish') — The Dwarf Cavendish Banana (Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish') is a compact tropical plant

Dwarf Cavendish Banana

Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'

Full · Zones 10–11

Dwarf Compact Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina Domestica 'Nana') — typically growing to 18-24 inches tall and wide

Dwarf Compact Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina Domestica 'Nana'

Full · Zones 6–10

Dwarf Coyote Bush (Baccharis Pilularis) — The Dwarf Coyote Bush (Baccharis pilularis) is a compact evergreen shrub, ideal for low-maintenance landscapes

Dwarf Coyote Bush

Baccharis Pilularis

Full · Zones 7–10

Dwarf Cranesbill (Erodium x variabile 'Flore Pleno') — double-pink flowers amidst dense

Dwarf Cranesbill

Erodium x variabile 'Flore Pleno'

Full · Zones 7–9

Dwarf Eared Coreopsis (Coreopsis Auriculata 'Nana') — commonly known as Dwarf Eared Coreopsis

Dwarf Eared Coreopsis

Coreopsis Auriculata 'Nana'

Full · Zones 4–10

Dwarf Edible Fig (Ficus Carica 'Little Miss Figgy') — suited for small spaces and container gardening

Dwarf Edible Fig

Ficus Carica 'Little Miss Figgy'

Full · Zones 8–10

Dwarf English Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens 'Suffruticosa') — The Dwarf English Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa') is a compact evergreen renowned for

Dwarf English Boxwood

Buxus Sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'

Full · Zones 6–10

Dwarf False Arborvitae (Thujopsis Dolobrata 'Nana') — Thujopsis dolabrata 'Nana'

Dwarf False Arborvitae

Thujopsis Dolobrata 'Nana'

Full · Zones 5–7

Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — golden-yellow-striped foliage

Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag

Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus'

Full · Zones 5–10

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Nana') — is a miniature conifer that adds a touch of evergreen elegance to any landscape design

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Nana'

Full · Zones 4–9

Dwarf Holly Fern (Cyrtomium fortunei) — The Cyrtomium fortune is a compact holly fern with arching

Dwarf Holly Fern

Cyrtomium fortunei

Full

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — The Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens 'Nana') is a hardy

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana'

Full · Zones 5–10