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.

The Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) showcases light purple blooms among green foliage and other white and red flowers, creating a stunning, deer-resistant accent with a large building in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.
Vibrant pink and orange Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower (Echinacea), a striking perennial with spiky centers, blooms among green foliage, surrounded by buds at various stages of opening - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A cluster of vibrant Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower (Echinacea), a striking native perennial with bold dark centers, blooms among lush green foliage in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower (Echinacea)

$20.99
$20.99

Close-up of clusters of bright pink trumpet-shaped flowers surrounded by green leaves adorn the Sonic Bloom Wine® Weigela shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Sonic Bloom Wine® Weigela features clusters of bright pink, trumpet-shaped flowers and dark green leaves, thriving in gardens with lush greenery and ideal near buildings - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sonic Bloom Wine® Weigela

$22.99
$22.99

A cluster of vibrant pink flowers with yellowish-white stamens and green leaves blooms densely on the Sonic Bloom® Pink Weigela, a repeat-blooming shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA large Sonic Bloom® Pink Weigela, with clusters of pink flowers and green foliage, blooms alongside purple plants in a garden bed beneath a mostly cloudy sky. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sonic Bloom® Pink Weigela

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of clusters of vibrant pink, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow centers bloom among green leaves on the compact Sonic Bloom® Punch Weigela shrub, set against a dark, blurred background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A dense, compact Sonic Bloom® Punch Weigela shrub with bright pink flowers and green leaves grows in a garden by a mulched area and grass. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sonic Bloom® Punch Weigela

$22.99
$22.99
Clusters of vibrant red tubular flowers and green leaves emerge among tall, thin grass-like foliage in the garden, highlighting the beauty of repeat-blooming Sonic Bloom® Red Weigela. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSonic Bloom® Red Weigela is a dense flowering shrub with abundant bright red blooms and green leaves, thriving in garden beds among mulch, trees, and other plants. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sonic Bloom® Red Weigela

$22.99
$22.99

A cluster of vibrant Southern Blaze™ Blueberry Phlox with deep green leaves fills the frame, displaying delicate petals and rich color - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Southern Blaze™ Blueberry Phlox features clusters of small, five-petaled purple and lavender blooms with darker centers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Southern Blaze™ Blueberry Phlox

$10.99
$10.99

Southern Blaze™ Bright Pink Phlox boasts clusters of vibrant five-petaled flowers atop green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Southern Blaze™ Bright Pink Phlox, with vivid blooms and lush green leaves, overflows from a deep red ceramic pot - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Southern Blaze™ Bright Pink Phlox

$10.99
$10.99

Clusters of Southern Blaze™ Red Hot Phlox bring bold red, heat- and drought-tolerant blooms to your garden, creating a lush scene of vibrant color among green foliage and accents of purple flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A planter filled with vibrant Southern Blaze™ Red Hot Phlox, known for its bright red and white blossoms surrounded by dark green leaves and displayed outdoors - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Southern Blaze™ Red Hot Phlox

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of Southern Blaze™ White Phlox, a drought-tolerant plant, features fresh five-petaled white blooms with green leaves and buds, all appearing vibrant in natural light - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Southern Blaze™ White Phlox blooms among vibrant red phlox and lush green foliage in a picturesque garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Southern Blaze™ White Phlox

$10.99
$10.99

A dense cluster of vibrant green Spearmint' Mint (Mentha) leaves with textured, serrated edges and visible veins growing together in sunlight - Photo Courtesy of Pixabay

Spearmint' Mint (Mentha)

$9.99
$9.99
Spice Baby™ Koreanspice (Viburnum) is a dense, deer-resistant shrub with glossy purple and green foliage. Its overlapping leaves stand out beautifully outdoors against the backdrop of autumn-colored trees and plants. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of small, white, star-shaped flowers with light pink hints on the Spice Baby™ Koreanspice (Viburnum) shrub, surrounded by green leaves and softly blurred foliage in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Spice Baby™ Koreanspice (Viburnum)

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of small white flowers with yellow stamens, from the Spice Cowboy™ Koreanspice Viburnum shrub, surrounded by dark green leaves against a softly blurred deer-resistant green background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Spice Cowboy™ Koreanspice Viburnum is a large, deer-resistant shrub with many branches bearing fragrant white flower clusters and lush green foliage, perfect for garden settings among other trees. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Spice Cowboy™ Koreanspice Viburnum

$22.99
$22.99
A close-up of small, star-shaped pink and white blooms clustered on the fragrant Spice Girl® Koreanspice (Viburnum) shrub, set against a soft green background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Spice Girl® Koreanspice (Viburnum) is a large, deer-resistant shrub with clusters of fragrant white flowers and green leaves, blooming beautifully outdoors to add charm and scent to your landscape. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Spice Girl® Koreanspice (Viburnum)

$22.99
$22.99

A Spikes Dracaena grows among red and white petunias in a garden border, with a grassy lawn and trees in the background on a sunny day - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A vibrant blue pot features Spikes Dracaena with tall spiky green leaves in the center, surrounded by purple, magenta, and yellow flowers, all set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Spikes Dracaena

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of vibrant pink flowers with white centers blooming on Spilled Wine® Weigela, set against dark green leaves. This shrub offers striking color contrast with its rich foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSpilled Wine® Weigela with dense clusters of bright pink flowers and dark foliage in a mulched bed surrounded by young greenery and grass - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Spilled Wine® Weigela

$22.99
$22.99

A cluster of Spintop® Orange Halo Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) displays vivid red petals with bright yellow tips, green leaves, and buds - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Close-up of vibrant Spintop® Orange Halo Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) features pointed red and yellow petals with a dark center, surrounded by green leaves and buds on this hardy perennial - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Spintop® Orange Halo Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

$17.99
$17.99
A cluster of Spintop® Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) with vivid blooms and green foliage in full bloom against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Spintop® Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) features bright red and orange blooms with yellow-tipped petals in dense clusters above green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Spintop® Red Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

$17.99
$17.99

A planting of Spintop® Red Starburst Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) with yellow petals, red centers, green leaves, and unopened buds - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Close-up of Spintop® Red Starburst Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) features bright yellow petals with red centers and dark brown disk florets by green leaves and buds at various stages of bloom - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Spintop® Red Starburst Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

$17.99
$17.99

Clusters of blueberries in shades from green to pink to deep blue grow on the leafy Splendid!® Blue Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium), a decorative blueberry plant - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A Splendid!® Blue Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium) plant with leafy green foliage grows in a white Proven Winners pot, placed on a wooden surface outdoors with grass visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Splendid!® Blue Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium)

$22.99
$22.99
Sprengeri Asparagus Fern with feathery green foliage in a round, dark gray ceramic pot—an easy-to-grow annual ideal for pots or hanging baskets, shown here against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.A window box with Sprengeri Asparagus Fern, deep purple foliage, and pink flowers sits below multi-pane windows reflecting trees and warm light - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sprengeri Asparagus Fern

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Spring Bling® 'Pink Sparkles' Hybrid Creeping Phlox features a dense cluster of vibrant blooms atop green stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of Spring Bling® 'Pink Sparkles' Hybrid Creeping Phlox forms a dense mat of small, five-petaled purple and light pink flowers, creating a vibrant groundcover amid green and occasional brown leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Spring Bling® 'Pink Sparkles' Hybrid Creeping Phlox

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of numerous vibrant Spring Bling® 'Rose Quartz' Hybrid Creeping Phlox flowers, each with five petals, densely clustered together to create a lush and colorful floral display - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Spring Bling® 'Rose Quartz' Hybrid Creeping Phlox forms a dense mat of small, vibrant purple five-petaled flowers above green foliage, creating a colorful, carpet-like effect in spring - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Spring Bling® 'Rose Quartz' Hybrid Creeping Phlox

$17.99
$17.99
Close-up of Spring Bling® 'Ruby Riot' Hybrid Creeping Phlox showcases clusters of vibrant pink, five-petaled blooms with yellow centers, forming a dense floral display - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of vibrant purple-pink Spring Bling® 'Ruby Riot' Hybrid Creeping Phlox blooms on a low mound, creating an eye-catching, drought-tolerant perennial display in garden beds with soil and grass - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Spring Bling® 'Ruby Riot' Hybrid Creeping Phlox

$18.99
$18.99

Two tall Spring Grove® Arborvitae (Thuja) with dense, conical forms stand side by side on a lawn under a clear sky, creating an appealing evergreen privacy screen with additional trees in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Spring Grove® Arborvitae (Thuja)

$21.99
$21.99