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 Ringo All-Star™ Rose (Rosa) dazzles with large petals in pink, coral, and red tones around yellow centers, creating a stunning, disease-resistant rose bush amid lush green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTop-down view of the Ringo All-Star™ Rose (Rosa) bush with abundant pink and coral blooms, thrives among lush green leaves and brown wood chips. A red plant marker stands out at its base in this vibrant garden display. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Ringo All-Star™ Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of the Ringo® Double Pink Rose (Rosa) shows soft, layered pink petals with a yellow-orange center, set against green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of the Ringo® Double Pink Rose (Rosa) in full bloom shows ruffled, darker pink petals near the center and yellow stamens against green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Ringo® Double Pink Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of vibrant yellow Ringo® Rose (Rosa) flowers with orange centers in sunlight, surrounded by green leaves. A bee gathers nectar on a petal of this blooming shrub; softly blurred background enhances the scene. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Ringo® Rose (Rosa) is a multi-colored rose with a red-orange center, five petals, and long yellow stamens, blooming among green leaves in bright sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Ringo® Rose (Rosa)

$17.24
$22.99 $17.24

A close-up of Ripple Effect™ Summersweet (Clethra), featuring clusters of small, white, tubular flowers blooming above lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Ripple Effect™ Summersweet (Clethra) features upright clusters of fragrant white flower spikes above lush green foliage against a blurred background of greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Ripple Effect™ Summersweet (Clethra)

$22.99
$22.99
A Rise Up Amberness® Climbing Rose (Rosa) in full bloom, displaying orange petals and several green buds on one stem, stands out against a softly blurred background of garden greenery and mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of vibrant yellow Rise Up Amberness® Climbing Rose (Rosa) blooms, surrounded by green leaves and buds, thrive outdoors as sunlight casts shadows across the mulch-covered ground - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rise Up Amberness® Climbing Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of the vibrant orange-yellow Rise Up Emberays® Climbing Rose (Rosa) shows yellow at its center, surrounded by dark green leaves and blurred pink flowers in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of orange-yellow and pink Rise Up Emberays® Climbing Rose (Rosa) bloom with green leaves before a blurred wooden trellis and gray stone wall, adding vibrant color to the scene. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Rise Up Emberays® Climbing Rose (Rosa)

$17.24
$22.99 $17.24

Close-up of Rise Up Lilac Days® Climbing Rose (Rosa) in full bloom, showcasing delicate pink petals, yellow stamens, and healthy green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Rise Up Lilac Days® Climbing Rose (Rosa) displays vibrant pink blooms with yellow centers, set among green leaves and flourishing outdoors in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rise Up Lilac Days® Climbing Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99

A vibrant Rise Up® Ringo® Climbing Rose (Rosa) with yellow petals and red center blooms on a leafy stem in a garden, surrounded by blurred trees, plants, and houses under cloudy autumn skies. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA lush Rise Up® Ringo® Climbing Rose (Rosa) bush bursts with vibrant yellow roses among glossy green leaves, set in a mulched garden bed with other blooming plants in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Rise Up® Ringo® Climbing Rose (Rosa)

$17.24
$22.99 $17.24
A colorful pile of 'Ristra Cayenne Hybrid' Peppers (Capsicum) in green, red, orange, and brown rests on a rustic wooden surface - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Ristra Cayenne Hybrid' Pepper (Capsicum)

$9.99
$9.99
Close-up of clusters of small, star-shaped pink and red flowers with yellow centers bloom atop thick, greenish-gray leaves. Rock 'N Grow® 'Back in Black' Stonecrop (Sedum) is a drought-tolerant succulent ideal for vibrant, textured displays - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A young Rock 'N Grow® 'Back in Black' Stonecrop (Sedum) features clusters of small, deep reddish-purple buds in dry garden beds with blurred green and purple foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Grow® 'Back in Black' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$18.99
$18.99

A dense cluster of green, drought-tolerant Rock 'N Grow® 'Lemonjade' Stonecrop (Sedum) with thick leaves and rounded flower heads grows closely together in a sunlit garden bed, showcasing its striking beauty - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Rock 'N Grow® 'Lemonjade' Stonecrop, a drought-tolerant perennial, blooms yellow-green in the foreground with tall purple salvia flowers and a lush green grassy area softly blurred in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Grow® 'Lemonjade' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of variegated green and cream leaves on Rock 'N Low® 'Boogie Woogie' Stonecrop (Sedum), a rabbit-resistant perennial with clusters of bright yellow flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Rock 'N Low® 'Boogie Woogie' Stonecrop (Sedum) is a dense, low-growing green perennial with small yellow flowers shown with bare soil around it and a few white flowers at the edge - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Low® 'Boogie Woogie' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$19.99
$19.99
Rock 'N Low® 'Yellow Brick Road' Stonecrop (Sedum) forms a dense ground cover of small, rounded leaves, with patches of bare earth and stones visible at the edges - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense mound of Rock 'N Low® 'Yellow Brick Road' Stonecrop (Sedum) with yellow flowers serves as a drought-tolerant ground cover in a garden bed, surrounded by green plants and foliage against a soil and mulch backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Rock 'N Low® 'Yellow Brick Road' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of Rock 'N Round® 'Bright Idea' Stonecrop (Sedum) features dense green foliage and clusters of small yellow fall flowers. This eye-catching plant grows closely together for vibrant garden displays - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of Rock 'N Round® 'Bright Idea' Stonecrop (Sedum) is a dense, rounded plant with dark green leaves and clusters of bright yellow fall flowers in a garden bed with soil and dry grass patches - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Round® 'Bright Idea' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$19.99
$19.99

Close-up of clusters of vibrant pink star-shaped flowers densely cover Rock 'N Round® 'Pride and Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum), creating a colorful display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Rock 'N Round® 'Pride and Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum) forms dense mounds of green foliage topped with star-shaped pink flowers, creating vibrant garden texture and serving as an excellent pollinator plant - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Rock 'N Round® 'Pride and Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of clusters of small, star-shaped, pale pink flowers bloom atop green, fleshy leaves on Rock 'N Round® 'Pure Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum). Some buds stay closed, adding texture - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of dense clusters of small pink and white Rock 'N Round® 'Pure Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum) flowers with soft-focus floral clusters in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock 'N Round® 'Pure Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum)

$18.99
$18.99

A close-up of Rock Candy® Blue Beardtongue (Penstemon) features vibrant purple tubular flowers and green leaves, highlighting this compact perennial’s beauty against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Rock Candy® Blue Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$17.99
$17.99
Rock Candy® Light Pink Beardtongue (Penstemon) features clusters of tubular, light pink flowers and elongated green leaves on upright stems - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A black pot with Rock Candy® Light Pink Beardtongue (Penstemon), a compact perennial featuring vibrant pink flower clusters and dark green leaves, set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Rock Candy® Light Pink Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$17.99
$17.99

A cluster of vibrant Rock Candy® Purple Beardtongue (Penstemon) flowers with tubular blooms and green foliage fills with frame with beautiful purple flowers - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up on a group of Rock Candy® Purple Beardtongue (Penstemon) features dense clusters of tubular purple blooms and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Rock Candy® Purple Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$17.99
$17.99
Rock Candy® Ruby Beardtongue (Penstemon) is a compact perennial with clusters of vibrant magenta-red and white tubular flowers, set among narrow green leaves, perfect for garden beds - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Close-up of Rock Candy® Ruby Beardtongue (Penstemon), a compact perennial featuring vibrant magenta-red blooms clustered atop tall, leafy stems, set against soft green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Rock Candy® Ruby Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$17.99
$17.99

Close-up of clusters of small purple flowers bloom on tall green stems of Rock Steady® Chastetree (Vitex), surrounded by elongated green leaves, with a blurred backdrop of soil and foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Clusters of small purple blooms with green leaves are in focus, highlighting the long-lasting flowers of the Rock Steady® Chastetree (Vitex), a drought-tolerant shrub, amid other colorful garden plants - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock Steady® Chastetree (Vitex)

$21.99
$21.99
The Rockin' Rush Annual Combination is a hanging basket with a three-in-one mix of white, pink, and yellow flowers, set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Rockin' Rush Annual Combination

$25.99
$25.99
A hanging basket of 'Ruby Ann' Strawberry-Everbearing (Fragaria) displays lush green leaves, small red flowers, and ripening berries—some white, others bright red—against a softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of ABZ Seeds. Decorative pot not included.A vibrant 'Ruby Ann' Strawberry-Everbearing (Fragaria) plant in a black pot, with red blooms and ripe strawberries, sits on a blue outdoor table surrounded by fruit, pastries, juice, and a purple potted plant - Photo Courtesy of ABZ Seeds. Decorative pot not included.

Ruby Ann' Strawberry-Everbearing (Fragaria)

$17.99
$17.99
Safari™ Dawn South African Phlox (Jamesbrittenia) is a heat-tolerant, trailing flower forming dense clusters of vibrant purple blooms with yellow centers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.A round pot overflowing with Safari™ Dawn South African Phlox—heat-tolerant trailing flowers in pink, orange, and yellow star shapes - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Safari® Dawn South African Phlox (Jamesbrittenia)

$10.99
$10.99