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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Dwarf Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo 'Compacta') — The Dwarf Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo 'Compacta') is an evergreen shrub

Dwarf Strawberry Tree

Arbutus Unedo 'Compacta'

Full · Zones 7–11

Dwarf Threadleaf Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera 'Golden Mop') — This slow-growing evergreen reaches 3-5 feet in height and width

Dwarf Threadleaf Cypress

Chamaecyparis Pisifera 'Golden Mop'

Full · Zones 4–8

Dwarf Umbrella Plant (Cyperus Alternifolius V. Gracilis) — This low-maintenance, water-loving species thrives in full to partial sun

Dwarf Umbrella Plant

Cyperus Alternifolius V. Gracilis

Deep Shade · Zones 9–11

Dwarf White Pine (Pinus Strobus 'Nana') — The Dwarf White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Nana') is a compact evergreen with soft, fine needles in groups of five

Dwarf White Pine

Pinus Strobus 'Nana'

Full · Zones 3–4

Dwarf Whitestripe (Pleioblastus Fortunei) — commonly known as Dwarf Whitestripe

Dwarf Whitestripe

Pleioblastus Fortunei

Full · Zones 7–10

Dwarf Yellow Potentilla (Potentilla Fruticosa) — The Dwarf Yellow Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa) is a dense

Dwarf Yellow Potentilla

Potentilla Fruticosa

Full · Zones 3–10

Dymondia, Rock Ditty (Dymondia Margaretae) — Dymondia margaretae, commonly called Silver Carpet or Rock Ditty, is a hardy, evergreen ground cover

Dymondia, Rock Ditty

Dymondia Margaretae

Full · Zones 9–10

Dynamite Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Dynamite') — It has a moderate growth rate, reaching up to 20 feet in height with a spread of 10 to 15 feet

Dynamite Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Dynamite'

Full · Zones 6–10

Eared Coreopsis (Coreopsis Auriculata) — daisy-like yellow flowers and distinctive lobed leaves

Eared Coreopsis

Coreopsis Auriculata

Full · Zones 4–9

Early Sensation Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus 'Early Sensation') — The Early Sensation Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Early Sensation') thrives in full sun

Early Sensation Cosmos

Cosmos Bipinnatus 'Early Sensation'

Full · Zones 3–10

Early Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides) — native perennial standing 3-6 ft tall

Early Sunflower

Heliopsis Helianthoides

Full · Zones 3–9

Early Sunrise Coreopsis (Coreopsis Grandiflora 'Early Sunrise') — double golden-yellow blossoms

Early Sunrise Coreopsis

Coreopsis Grandiflora 'Early Sunrise'

Full · Zones 4–10

Easter Lily (Lilium Longiflorum) — fragrant white flowers that typically bloom in late spring to early summer

Easter Lily

Lilium Longiflorum

Full · Zones 4–7

Easter Lily Cactus (Echinopsis Hybrid) — The Easter Lily Cactus (Echinopsis hybrid) is a prized perennial for arid landscapes

Easter Lily Cactus

Echinopsis Hybrid

Full · Zones 9–10

Easter Lily Vine, Herald's Trumpet (Beaumontia Grandiflora) — Easter Lily Vine (Beaumontia grandiflora)

Easter Lily Vine, Herald's Trumpet

Beaumontia Grandiflora

Full · Zones 8–11

Eastern Bee Balm (Monarda Bradburiana) — is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America

Eastern Bee Balm

Monarda Bradburiana

Full · Zones 5–8

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus Deltoides) — open canopy that can spread 75 feet

Eastern Cottonwood

Populus Deltoides

Full · Zones 2–9

Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum Dactyloides) — Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides) is a robust perennial grass native to North America

Eastern Gamagrass

Tripsacum Dactyloides

Full · Zones 5–10

Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis) — Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis): A graceful, pyramidal evergreen with fine, feathery foliage

Eastern Hemlock

Tsuga Canadensis

Full · Zones 3–4

Eastern Hop Hornbean (Ostrya Virginiana) — Eastern Hop Hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana), a durable native understory tree, grows 20-40 ft

Eastern Hop Hornbean

Ostrya Virginiana

Full · Zones 2–7

Eastern Prickly Pear (Opuntia Humifusa) — followed by edible red fruit

Eastern Prickly Pear

Opuntia Humifusa

Full · Zones 9–10

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a striking deciduous tree, native to eastern North America

Eastern Redbud

Cercis Canadensis

Full · Zones 4–10

Eastern Redbud Oklahoma (Cercis Canadensis 'Oklahoma') — The Eastern Redbud 'Oklahoma' (Cercis canadensis 'Oklahoma') is a striking small deciduous tree

Eastern Redbud Oklahoma

Cercis Canadensis 'Oklahoma'

Full · Zones 4–10

Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon laevigatus) is a perennial herb with tubular

Eastern Smooth Beardtongue

Penstemon Laevigatus

Full · Zones 5–8