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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Arizona Agave (Agave Arizonica) — The Arizona Agave (Agave arizonica) is a rare, slow-growing succulent native to the U.S.-Mexico border region

Arizona Agave

Agave Arizonica

Full · Zones 9–11

Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata 'Arizona Apricot') — Gaillardia 'Arizona Apricot'

Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower

Gaillardia Aristata 'Arizona Apricot'

Full · Zones 3–9

Arizona Cypress (Cupressus Arizonica) — The Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica) is a drought-tolerant conifer with a pyramidal growth habit

Arizona Cypress

Cupressus Arizonica

Full · Zones 5–11

Arizona Cypress Blue Ice (Cupressus Arizonica 'Blue Ice') — The Arizona Cypress 'Blue Ice' (Cupressus arizonica) is a striking

Arizona Cypress Blue Ice

Cupressus Arizonica 'Blue Ice'

Full · Zones 4–11

Arizona Nettlespurge (Jatropha Cinerea) — The Arizona nettlespurge, or Jatropha cinerea, is a drought-tolerant shrub, native to the Sonoran Desert

Arizona Nettlespurge

Jatropha Cinerea

Full · Zones 9–10

Arizona Or Velvet Ash (Fraxinus Velutina) — The Arizona Ash (Fraxinus velutina)

Arizona Or Velvet Ash

Fraxinus Velutina

Full · Zones 7–10

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — thrives in full sun and well-drained soils

Arizona Poppy

Kallstroemia Grandiflora

Full · Zones 9–10

Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia Californica) — The Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia californica) is an evergreen shrub with a dense

Arizona Rosewood

Vauquelinia Californica

Full · Zones 6–11

Arizona Sun Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Aristata 'Arizona Sun') — fiery red blooms edged in bright yellow

Arizona Sun Blanket Flower

Gaillardia Aristata 'Arizona Sun'

Full · Zones 3–9

Arizona Velvet Mesquite (Prosopis Velutina) — which can reach over 30 feet wide

Arizona Velvet Mesquite

Prosopis Velutina

Full · Zones 9–10

Arizona Yellow Bells (Tecoma Stans 'Angustata') — The Arizona Yellow Bells (Tecoma stans v

Arizona Yellow Bells

Tecoma Stans 'Angustata'

Full · Zones 9–11

Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — The Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia hubrichtii)

Arkansas Amsonia

Amsonia Hubrichtii

Full · Zones 4–9

Arnold's Promise Witch Hazel (Hamamelis 'Arnold's Promise') — Arnold's Promise Witch Hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold's Promise') is a captivating

Arnold's Promise Witch Hazel

Hamamelis 'Arnold's Promise'

Full · Zones 5–9

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — The Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) is a hardy perennial native to North America

Aromatic Aster

Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium

Full · Zones 3–8

Arp Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Arp') — Arp Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp') is a hardy

Arp Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Arp'

Full · Zones 7–9

Arrowleaf Balsamroot. (Balsamorhiza Sagittata) — Arrowleaf Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) is a resilient perennial

Arrowleaf Balsamroot.

Balsamorhiza Sagittata

Full · Zones 9–10

Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is a versatile deciduous shrub

Arrowwood Viburnum

Viburnum Dentatum

Full · Zones 2–8

Arroyo Lupine (Lupinus Succulentus) — Arroyo Lupine (Lupinus succulentus) is a vibrant Californian annual that flourishes in U.S

Arroyo Lupine

Lupinus Succulentus

Full · Zones 7–10

Arroyo Willow (Salix Exigua) — The Arroyo Willow, Salix lasiolepis, thrives in riparian zones

Arroyo Willow

Salix Exigua

Full · Zones 8–10

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) thrives in USDA zones 7-11

Artichoke

Cynara Scolymus

Full · Zones 8–10

Ashe Juniper (Juniperus Ashei) — The Ashe Juniper (Juniperus ashei) is a hardy

Ashe Juniper

Juniperus Ashei

Full · Zones 4–11

Ashyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — Ashyleaf Buckthorn (Eriogonum cinereum) is a drought-tolerant shrub, native to California coasts

Ashyleaf Buckwheat

Eriogonum Cinereum

Full · Zones 7–10

Asian Geum (Geum Coccineum) — Appreciated for its extended flowering from late spring to mid-summer

Asian Geum

Geum Coccineum

Full · Zones 6–9

Asian Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia) — The Asian Pear, Pyrus pyrifolia, is a deciduous tree prized for its tasty fruit and spring blossoms

Asian Pear

Pyrus Pyrifolia

Full · Zones 4–8