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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — The Glacier Lily, Erythronium grandiflorum, is a delicate native bulb known for its bright yellow blooms

Glacier Lily

Erythronium Grandiflorum

Full · Zones 3–9

Gladiolus (Gladiolus Hybrids) — sword-like foliage and tall flowering spikes

Gladiolus

Gladiolus Hybrids

Full · Zones 6–9

Gladiolus (Gladiolus Communis) — commonly known as the Sword Lily

Gladiolus

Gladiolus Communis

Full · Zones 6–9

Glamour Girl Phlox (Phlox 'Glamour Girl') — The Phlox 'Glamour Girl' is a vibrant perennial with hot pink flowers atop strong, disease-resistant stems

Glamour Girl Phlox

Phlox 'Glamour Girl'

Full · Zones 4–9

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena Globosa) — annual with pink blooms

Globe Amaranth

Gomphrena Globosa

Full · Zones 3–10

Globe Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa') — evergreen shrub with a dense

Globe Arborvitae

Thuja Occidentalis 'Globosa'

Full · Zones 5–8

Globe Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens Glauca 'Globosa') — Rounded in form, it reaches a mature height and width of 3 to 5 feet, offering year-round interest

Globe Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea Pungens Glauca 'Globosa'

Full · Zones 2–6

Globemaster Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Globemaster') — The Allium 'Globemaster' is a perennial known for its striking spherical blooms

Globemaster Ornamental Onion

Allium 'Globemaster'

Full · Zones 4–8

Globe Thistle (Echinops Ritro Ruthenicus) — is a robust perennial producing striking

Globe Thistle

Echinops Ritro Ruthenicus

Full · Zones 4–8

Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — slow-growing evergreen conifer

Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana'

Full · Zones 5–11

Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia Fulgida) — The Gloriosa Daisy, Rudbeckia fulgida, enhances gardens with vibrant gold petals and dark brown centers

Gloriosa Daisy

Rudbeckia Fulgida

Full · Zones 3–9

Gloriosa Or Soft-Tip Yucca, Spanish (Yucca Gloriosa) — The Yucca gloriosa, also known as Spanish Dagger, is a resilient evergreen that adds architectural flair

Gloriosa Or Soft-Tip Yucca, Spanish

Yucca Gloriosa

Full · Zones 8–10

Glory Of The Snow (Chionodoxa Forbesii) — star-shaped flowers with white centers

Glory Of The Snow

Chionodoxa Forbesii

Full · Zones 3–9

Glossy Privet (Ligustrum Lucidum) — The Glossy Privet (Ligustrum lucidum) is an evergreen tree

Glossy Privet

Ligustrum Lucidum

Full · Zones 8–10

Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea betulifolia) — is a compact deciduous shrub with bright yellow foliage aging to chartreuse

Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spirea

Spiraea betulifolia

Full

Glowing Dream Coneflower (Echinacea 'Glowing Dream') — This perennial stands at about 18-20 inches tall and spreads approximately 16-18 inches wide

Glowing Dream Coneflower

Echinacea 'Glowing Dream'

Full · Zones 3–9

Gnom Mugho Pine (Pinus Mugo 'Gnom') — also known as the Gnom Mugho Pine

Gnom Mugho Pine

Pinus Mugo 'Gnom'

Full · Zones 4–10

Going Bananas Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas') — lemon-yellow flowers that bloom from early summer to early fall

Going Bananas Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas'

Full · Zones 3–9

Goji Berry (Lycium Barbarum) — The Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) is a hardy, deciduous shrub reaching 6 to 10 feet in height and width

Goji Berry

Lycium Barbarum

Full · Zones 6–9

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — is an evergreen perennial boasting silver-edged foliage and vibrant yellow button flowers in fall

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum Pacificum

Full · Zones 5–9

Gold Bamboo (Phyllostachys Bambusoides "All Gold') — reaching heights of 10-20 feet with 1-2 inch diameter culms

Gold Bamboo

Phyllostachys Bambusoides "All Gold'

Full · Zones 8–11

Gold Barberry (Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn') — reaching 3 to 4 feet in height and 4 to 5 feet in width

Gold Barberry

Berberis X Gladwynensis 'William Penn'

Full · Zones 4–10

Gold Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar') — The Gold Barberry 'Helmond Pillar' is a striking deciduous shrub with a narrow

Gold Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar'

Full · Zones 4–10

Gold Coast Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Aurea') — Maturing to a height of 2-3 feet with a spread of 4-5 feet

Gold Coast Juniper

Juniperus Chinensis 'Aurea'

Full · Zones 3–11