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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — is an evergreen tree distinguished by its attractive

Elegant Water Gum

Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant'

Full · Zones 9–10

Elephant Mat (Portulacaria Afra Minima) — Portulacaria afra 'Minima', commonly known as Dwarf Elephant Bush, is a compact succulent shrub

Elephant Mat

Portulacaria Afra Minima

Full · Zones 9–11

Elephant's Food (Portulacaria Afra) — commonly known as Elephant's Food

Elephant's Food

Portulacaria Afra

Full · Zones 9–11

Elephant Tree, Torote (Bursera Microphylla) — commonly called Elephant Tree or Torote

Elephant Tree, Torote

Bursera Microphylla

Full · Zones 10–11

Elfin Creeping Thyme (Thymus Praecox Arcticus 'Elfin') — is a delicate evergreen perennial with fragrant

Elfin Creeping Thyme

Thymus Praecox Arcticus 'Elfin'

Full · Zones 2–10

Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca Glauca 'Elijah Blue') — Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue') is a perennial ornamental grass

Elijah Blue Fescue

Festuca Glauca 'Elijah Blue'

Full · Zones 4–8

Elizabeth Magnolia (Magnolia 'Elizabeth') — The Magnolia 'Elizabeth' is a captivating deciduous tree

Elizabeth Magnolia

Magnolia 'Elizabeth'

Full · Zones 4–8

Ellisiana Spineless Prickly Pear (Opuntia Cacanapa 'Ellisiana') — Opuntia cacanapa 'Ellisiana', or Ellisiana Spineless Prickly Pear, is a hardy cactus perfect

Ellisiana Spineless Prickly Pear

Opuntia Cacanapa 'Ellisiana'

Full · Zones 9–10

Emerald Blue Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue') — beloved for its carpet of starry

Emerald Blue Phlox

Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Blue'

Full · Zones 3–10

Emerald Gaiety Euonymus (Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety') — The Emerald Gaiety Euonymus, or Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety', is a versatile evergreen

Emerald Gaiety Euonymus

Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

Full · Zones 5–10

Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd') — The Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd') is a vibrant evergreen with a compact

Emerald Green Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Smaragd'

Full · Zones 4–9

Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) — The Alocasia Emerald Isle™ is a bold foliage annual with massive

Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears

Alocasia

Full

Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper (Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'N Gold') — commonly known as Emerald 'n Gold Wintercreeper

Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper

Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'N Gold'

Deep Shade · Zones 4–9

Emerald Pink Phlox (Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Pink') — Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink' is a vibrant, low-growing perennial with needle-like foliage

Emerald Pink Phlox

Phlox Subulata 'Emerald Pink'

Full · Zones 3–10

Emerald Snow® Loropetalum (Loropetalum 'Emerald Snow') — reaching up to 4 feet tall and wide

Emerald Snow® Loropetalum

Loropetalum 'Emerald Snow'

Full · Zones 7–10

Empress Tree (Paulownia Tomentosa) — It is adaptable but favors well-drained soils

Empress Tree

Paulownia Tomentosa

Full · Zones 5–8

Enchanted Eve Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Enchanted Eve') — The Enchanted Eve Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Enchanted Eve') is a captivating perennial

Enchanted Eve Tickseed

Coreopsis 'Enchanted Eve'

Full · Zones 4–9

Encore Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Encore') — a cultivar of Miscanthus sinensis

Encore Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Encore'

Full · Zones 4–9

Endress' Cranesbill (Geranium Endressii) — Endress' Cranesbill (Geranium endressii) is a perennial

Endress' Cranesbill

Geranium Endressii

Full · Zones 3–9

Endurascape Verbena (Verbena 'Endurascape' All Colors) — The Endurascape Verbena (Verbena 'Endurascape' All Colors) is an alluring perennial

Endurascape Verbena

Verbena 'Endurascape' All Colors

Full · Zones 3–10

Engelmann Oak, Mesa Or Pasadena Oak (Quercus Engelmannii) — The Engelmann Oak (Quercus engelmannii)

Engelmann Oak, Mesa Or Pasadena Oak

Quercus Engelmannii

Full · Zones 7–11

Engelmann's Prickly Pear (Opuntia Engelmannii) — Engelmann's Prickly Pear (Opuntia engelmannii) is a resilient cactus, ideal for arid landscapes

Engelmann's Prickly Pear

Opuntia Engelmannii

Full · Zones 9–10

Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — ascending to heights of 70-100 feet with a 15-30 feet spread

Engelmann Spruce

Picea engelmannii

Full · Zones 2–6

English Daisy (Bellis Perennis) — commonly known as the English Daisy

English Daisy

Bellis Perennis

Full · Zones 3–10