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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

European Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus) — is a deciduous tree with a pyramidal to oval form

European Hornbeam

Carpinus Betulus

Full · Zones 5–7

European Larch (Larix Decidua) — Preferring full sun, it thrives in well-drained soils and features 1-2-inch cones

European Larch

Larix Decidua

Full · Zones 7–10

European Mountain Ash (Sorbus Aucuparia) — is a resilient deciduous tree reaching heights of 30-40 ft

European Mountain Ash

Sorbus Aucuparia

Full · Zones 6–10

European Red Elder Berry (Sambucus Racemosa) — The European Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) is a striking deciduous shrub reaching up to 12 ft in height

European Red Elder Berry

Sambucus Racemosa

Full · Zones 3–6

European White Birch (Betula Pendula) — The European White Birch (Betula pendula) ‚Äì a graceful deciduous tree

European White Birch

Betula Pendula

Full · Zones 3–9

Euryops (Euryops Pectinatus) — is an evergreen shrub reaching up to 5 feet tall and wide

Euryops

Euryops Pectinatus

Full · Zones 9–11

Evans Bali Cherry (Prunus Cerasus 'Evans') — The Evans Bali Cherry (Prunus cerasus 'Evans') is a resilient deciduous tree

Evans Bali Cherry

Prunus Cerasus 'Evans'

Full · Zones 3–8

Eva's Pride Peach (Prunus 'Eva's Pride') — is a deciduous fruit tree prized for early-bearing

Eva's Pride Peach

Prunus 'Eva's Pride'

Full · Zones 5–10

Evening Primrose (Oenothera) — The Oenothera 'Sunglow' is a mounding-trailing annual with deep green

Evening Primrose

Oenothera

Full

Evening Star™ II Calibrachoa — Calibrachoa Evening Star™ II is a trailing annual with abundant purple

Evening Star™ II Calibrachoa

Calibrachoa

Full · Zones 9–11

Evergreen Ash (Fraxinus Uhdei) — The Evergreen Ash (Fraxinus uhdei) is an attractive

Evergreen Ash

Fraxinus Uhdei

Full · Zones 9–11

Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis Sempervirens) — Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a hardy perennial

Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis Sempervirens

Full · Zones 3–10

Evergreen Clematis (Clematis Armandii) — Evergreen Clematis (Clematis armandii) is a vigorous, evergreen vine with leathery, dark green leaves

Evergreen Clematis

Clematis Armandii

Full · Zones 8–10

Evergreen Clematis (Clematis Virginiana) — not to be confused with Clematis virginiana which is deciduous

Evergreen Clematis

Clematis Virginiana

Full · Zones 8–10

Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus Capitata) — The Evergreen Dogwood (Cornus capitata) is an alluring tree, thriving in zones 8-9

Evergreen Dogwood

Cornus Capitata

Full · Zones 7–8

Evergreen Pear (Pyrus Kawakamii) — The Evergreen Pear (Pyrus kawakamii) is a picturesque

Evergreen Pear

Pyrus Kawakamii

Full · Zones 8–10

Evergreen Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Portuguese Velvet') — Euphorbia characias 'Portuguese Velvet' is a striking evergreen spurge

Evergreen Spurge

Euphorbia Characias 'Portuguese Velvet'

Full · Zones 6–9

Evergreen Veronicas (Hebe Species) — Hebe is a versatile evergreen shrub, prized for its lush foliage and spikes of white, purple, or pink flowers

Evergreen Veronicas

Hebe Species

Full · Zones 8–10

Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — showcases striking orange blooms atop 4 to 5-foot tall

Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily

Watsonia Pillansii

Full · Zones 9–10

Eve's Needle (Opuntia Subulata) — Eve's Needle, Opuntia subulata, stands out with its cylindrical, green stems reaching up to 13 feet

Eve's Needle

Opuntia Subulata

Full · Zones 9–10

Fairy Duster (Calliandra Eriophylla) — The Fairy Duster (Calliandra eriophylla) is a delicate, small shrub reaching up to 3 feet tall and wide

Fairy Duster

Calliandra Eriophylla

Full · Zones 7–11

False Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum Glanduliferum) — Its glossy leaves emit a spicy fragrance when crushed, adding a sensory appeal

False Camphor Tree

Cinnamomum Glanduliferum

Full · Zones 8–11

False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — commonly known as Grecian Horehound

False Dittany

Ballota pseudodictamnus

Full · Zones 9–10

False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant (Physostegia Virginiana) — or Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana)

False Dragonhead, Obedient Plant

Physostegia Virginiana

Full · Zones 3–9