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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — The Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa meyeri) is a compact

Dwarf Korean Lilac

Syringa Meyeri

Full · Zones 3–7

Dwarf Larkspur (Delphinium Tricorne) — It thrives in partial shade with well-drained soil, ideal for woodland gardens

Dwarf Larkspur

Delphinium Tricorne

Full · Zones 4–7

Dwarf Lemon Hot Poker (Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle') — commonly known as the Dwarf Lemon Hot Poker

Dwarf Lemon Hot Poker

Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle'

Full · Zones 5–9

Dwarf Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus 'Peter Pan') — The Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' is a compact perennial with a clumping habit

Dwarf Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus 'Peter Pan'

Full · Zones 8–11

Dwarf Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus 'Little Blue Fountain') — This dwarf perennial reaches a manageable 18 to 24 inches in height and spread

Dwarf Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus 'Little Blue Fountain'

Full · Zones 8–10

Dwarf Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo Biloba 'Spring Grove') — The Ginkgo biloba 'Spring Grove' is a dwarf variant of the ancient maidenhair tree

Dwarf Maidenhair Tree

Ginkgo Biloba 'Spring Grove'

Full · Zones 4–11

Dwarf Mango Hot Poker (Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle') — is a vibrant perennial adding warm-toned spikes to gardens

Dwarf Mango Hot Poker

Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle'

Full · Zones 5–9

Dwarf Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Nana') — Dwarf Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana') is a hardy, evergreen ground cover reaching 3-4 inches tall

Dwarf Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Nana'

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Dwarf Mugo Pine (Pinus Mugo Mugo) — It reaches 3-5 feet in height and spreads 4-6 feet, well-suited for small spaces

Dwarf Mugo Pine

Pinus Mugo Mugo

Full · Zones 4–10

Dwarf Myrtle (Myrtus Communis 'Compacta') — Dwarf Myrtle (Myrtus communis 'Compacta') is a fragrant

Dwarf Myrtle

Myrtus Communis 'Compacta'

Full · Zones 9–11

Dwarf Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pumila') — is a compact evergreen conifer with a symmetrical

Dwarf Norway Spruce

Picea Abies 'Pumila'

Full · Zones 2–8

Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — is a dwarf evergreen variety of the classic olive tree

Dwarf Olive

Olea Europaea 'Montra'

Full · Zones 8–11

Dwarf Orange Bulbine (Bulbine Frutescens 'Hallmark') — The Dwarf Orange Bulbine, Bulbine frutescens 'Hallmark', is a succulent perennial offering year-round

Dwarf Orange Bulbine

Bulbine Frutescens 'Hallmark'

Full · Zones 8–11

Dwarf Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir') — The Dwarf Oregon Grape 'Compacta John Muir' is an evergreen shrub, reaching 2-3 feet in height

Dwarf Oregon Grape

Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir'

Full · Zones 5–10

Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — evergreen fan palm reaching 3 to 5 feet in height with a similar spread

Dwarf Palmetto

Sabal Minor

Full · Zones 7–10

Dwarf Papaya Hot Poker (Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle') — Blooms boast fiery shades of orange and yellow, resembling a papaya's flesh

Dwarf Papaya Hot Poker

Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle'

Full · Zones 5–8

Dwarf Plecostachys (Plecostachys Serpyllifolia) — Dwarf Plecostachys (Plecostachys serpyllifolia) is a hardy, compact perennial

Dwarf Plecostachys

Plecostachys Serpyllifolia

Full · Zones 9–11

Dwarf Plumbago (Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides) — showcasing vibrant blue flowers and rich green foliage that transitions to a striking bronze-red in fall

Dwarf Plumbago

Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides

Full · Zones 8–10

Dwarf Plume Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana') — Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana,' is a compact

Dwarf Plume Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana'

Full · Zones 5–8

Dwarf Pomegranate (Punica Granatum 'Nana') — The Dwarf Pomegranate (Punica granatum 'Nana') is a compact

Dwarf Pomegranate

Punica Granatum 'Nana'

Full · Zones 8–11

Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — The Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry 'Bagatelle' is a compact deciduous shrub

Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle'

Full · Zones 7–10

Dwarf Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris 'Nana') — The Dwarf Scotch Pine 'Nana' (Pinus sylvestris 'Nana') is a compact conifer ideal for small spaces

Dwarf Scotch Pine

Pinus Sylvestris 'Nana'

Full · Zones 4–10

Dwarf Senecio (Senecio Serpens) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade

Dwarf Senecio

Senecio Serpens

Full · Zones 9–10

Dwarf Spiraea (Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota') — Dwarf Spiraea 'Bullota' is a compact, mounded deciduous shrub reaching 2-3 feet in height and width

Dwarf Spiraea

Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota'

Full · Zones 3–9