Full Sun Garden Plants

Full sun plants thrive in the bright, open spots where other plants struggle. These are the beds that soak up six or more hours of direct sunlight every day. Whether you're filling a wide-open border, a sunny slope, or a hot patio container, there's a sun loving plant for the job. This collection brings together everything you need to make the most of your sunniest spaces.

At Garden Crossings, our full sun plant collection spans annuals, perennials, and shrubs. We hand-pick every variety for vibrant performance in high-light conditions. You'll find bold bloomers, textural foliage, and structural shrubs that work together beautifully. Because every variety here loves full sun, your garden stays colorful and healthy all season long.

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A cluster of bright pink impatiens is surrounded by the vibrant green leaves with deep maroon centers and jagged yellow-green edges of Colorblaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA vibrant Colorblaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus with green, burgundy, and pink foliage grows densely in a round modern gray and taupe ceramic pot against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

ColorBlaze® Strawberry Drop Coleus

$10.99
$10.99
A close-up image of Coleus Colorblaze Torchlight with deep burgundy foliage with hot pink veining and bright chartreuse serrated edges - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of Colorblaze® Torchlight® Coleus reveals deep burgundy centers, bright magenta veins, and vibrant green edges - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Colorblaze® Torchlight® Coleus

$10.99
$10.99

Dense clusters of 'Crazyblue' Russian Sage (Perovskia), with tall green stems and small purple flowers, grow beside a wooden deck - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc..A dense cluster of tall, purple 'Crazyblue' Russian Sage (Perovskia) with green stems grows beside a wooden pathway; - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

CrazyBlue' Russian Sage (Perovskia)

$17.99
$17.99
Close-up of tall spikes of Crowning Glory® 'Princess Bride' Pineapple Lily (Eucomis) showcase clusters of small, star-shaped blossoms in pale yellow and purple, framed by broad green leaves for a striking perennial display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Tall spikes of pale pink and purple flowers rise above broad green leaves—Crowning Glory® 'Princess Bride' Pineapple Lily (Eucomis)—bringing unique charm to the garden among other plants and blurred blooms in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Crowning Glory™ 'Princess Bride' Pineapple Lily (Eucomis)

$20.99
$20.99
Close-up of tall clusters of pink and purple star-shaped flowers from Crowning Glory® 'Purple Reign' Pineapple Lily (Eucomis) bloom among green leaves in a garden, set against a softly blurred background of more plants and flowers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Crowning Glory® 'Purple Reign' Pineapple Lily (Eucomis) features tall, spiky clusters of purple star-shaped flowers rising above broad green leaves, creating a striking contrast against blurred greenery and yellow foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Crowning Glory™ 'Purple Reign' Pineapple Lily (Eucomis)

$20.99
$20.99
The Crushed Pineapple Annual Combination features a white ceramic chevron pot with lush green foliage and vibrant yellow and white flowers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Crushed Pineapple Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99
Clusters of 'Curtain Call Pink' Japanese Anemone with pink flowers and yellow centers bloom among green foliage in a garden, partially shaded by a stone structure - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of 'Curtain Call Pink' Japanese Anemone flowers with yellow centers and pink petals blooms on green stems amid buds and foliage against a softly blurred outdoor background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Curtain Call Pink' Japanese Anemone

$18.99
$18.99
Clusters of pink and white flowers bloom densely on green leafy branches of the Czechmark Trilogy® Weigela, a deer-resistant shrub. Its vibrant blossoms stand out against a softly blurred background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of pink and white tubular flowers with green leaves and unopened buds—this deer-resistant shrub is Czechmark Trilogy® Weigela. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Czechmark Trilogy® Weigela

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of a single Dalina® Grande Cancun Dahlia, featuring vibrant maroon petals that fade to white at the tips, arranged symmetrically in a circular pattern on a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Dalina® Grande Cancun Dahlia

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of vibrant magenta Dalina® Grande Castillo Dahlia with yellow centers, surrounded by green leaves and unopened buds, blooming beautifully - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of a vibrant magenta Dalina® Grande Castillo Dahlia with layered petals and a yellow center, set against green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Dalina® Grande Castillo Dahlia

$10.99
$10.99
A close-up of the pale yellow Dalina® Grande Romero Dahlia in full bloom, surrounded by green leaves and dahlia buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the vivid Dalina® Grande Romero Dahlia in full bloom, showcasing its layered petals radiating from the center against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Dalina® Grande Romero Dahlia

$10.99
$10.99
Clusters of pink Dandy Man Color Wheel® Rhododendron flowers with ruffled petals and water droplets, surrounded by dark green leaves and red buds, highlight the vibrant appeal of this evergreen flowering shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Clusters of pink a nd white Dandy Man Color Wheel® Rhododendron flowers bloom among green leaves. This evergreen shrub features buds and fully opened flowers with bright pink tips, making it a vibrant addition to any garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Dandy Man Color Wheel® Rhododendron

$22.99
$22.99

A cluster of vibrant pink Dandy Man® Purple Rhododendron flowers with wavy petals and red speckles, this Proven Winners shrub is surrounded by green leaves in a garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Dandy Man® Purple Rhododendron, a vibrant flowering shrub, adds striking color to a home's front yard with white columns and a porch, its blooms standing out amid lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Dandy Man® Purple Rhododendron

$40.99
$40.99
A close-up of a vibrant purple Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flower in full bloom, with ruffled petals and a white center, set against lush green leaves on the shrub - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of the vibrant, double-layered Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) with ruffled petals stands out against a blurred green background on this stunning flowering shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$17.24
$22.99 $17.24

A close-up of the Darkest Night™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) features long clusters of small purple flowers against blurred green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush garden highlights Darkest Night™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), its deep purple flower spikes attracting pollinators among green foliage and clusters of pink hydrangeas, with sunlit trees in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Darkest Night™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
$21.99
Decadence® 'Vanilla Cream II' False Indigo (Baptisia) has dense green foliage, tall stems with creamy white flower clusters, oval alternate leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Decadence® 'Vanilla Cream II' False Indigo (Baptisia) is a large, bushy plant with upright green stems and clusters of small pale white flowers at the tips, set among leafy greenery for outdoor gardens - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Decadence® 'Vanilla Cream II' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$18.99
$18.99

A cluster of tall Decadence® Deluxe 'Periwinkle Popsicle' False Indigo (Baptisia) showcases elongated spikes of small purple flowers among green stems, set against a garden background with other lush greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Decadence® Deluxe 'Periwinkle Popsicle' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stems with clusters of small purple-blue flowers among dense green foliage, lining upright stalks for a vibrant garden display - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Decadence® Deluxe 'Periwinkle Popsicle' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of Designer Threads® 'Creamy Calico' Thread Leaf Coreopsis features clusters of yellow flowers with deep red centers, thin green leaves, and red-streaked petals - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of Designer Threads® 'Creamy Calico' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, a deer-resistant perennial with small yellow flowers and dark red centers, grows in light brown wood chips, its delicate petals and green stems attracting bees and butterflies - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Creamy Calico' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of Designer Threads® 'Golden Needles' Thread Leaf Coreopsis features bright yellow flowers with red centers amid green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A large cluster of Designer Threads® 'Golden Needles' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, a mildew-resistant perennial with yellow and red-centered blooms, brightens a garden bed and attracts bees and butterflies among green grass and plants - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Golden Needles' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$18.99
$18.99
A top-down view of Designer Threads® 'Heartstrings' Thread Leaf Coreopsis shows vibrant magenta perennial flowers with white-tipped petals, yellow buds, and lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of Designer Threads® 'Heartstrings' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, a deer-resistant perennial with red and white blooms and yellow centers, flowers vividly amid green grass and mulch in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Heartstrings' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$18.99
$18.99

A bushy red perennial, Designer Threads® 'Scarlet Ribbons' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, displays thin green leaves and many small, deep red blooms that stand out vibrantly against a mulched garden bed's greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Scarlet Ribbons' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$18.99
$18.99

A large potted Diamond Snow® Euphorbia, covered in dense clusters of tiny white flowers, is displayed outdoors on a grassy lawn with a label on the right - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.A dense bush of small white flowers, like Diamond Snow® Euphorbia, sits next to vibrant pink and white petunias, adding striking color contrast - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Diamond Snow® Euphorbia

$10.99
$10.99

Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera) is a perennial with silvery, veined leaves and tall stems bearing clusters of bright pink flowers, shown here growing in a pot on a dark surface - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Close-up of Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with silver-gray leaves, dark intricate veins, and small red flower buds - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99
A potted Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with ruffled, deep purple leaves and lighter veins sits outdoors among blurred plants - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with dark purple, textured leaves with magenta hints and striking veins - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$19.99
$19.99