Sun Lovers

Sun Loving Plants for Open Spaces

Woodlanders offers sun loving plants for gardeners who need selections that perform in full sunlight. These plants grow best in direct light and dry conditions. We provide species that add structure, color, and seasonal interest.

You can choose from Ilex, Prunus, Citrus, and Callistemon varieties that thrive in strong sun. Each plant in this collection can handle open exposure and limited shade.

For gardeners who enjoy native species, we recommend viewing our Southeast Natives. These plants also include sun-tolerant selections adapted to regional growing conditions.

Shrubs, Perennials, and Flowering Plants

Many of our sun loving selections include Buddleia, Sempervirens, Osmanthus, and Baptisia. These shrubs and perennials produce consistent growth and blooms under hot and bright conditions.

We group other reliable choices under Herbaceous Perennials and Woody Plants. Both collections feature full-sun plants that add depth and texture to garden beds.

Our Sub-Tropicals collection offers species that work well in sun-drenched zones with high humidity or mild winters.

Edible, Flowering, and Accent Choices

For people growing food crops or fruiting plants, we suggest browsing the Edibles collection. You’ll find sun-tolerant species like citrus and flowering edibles that produce under consistent sunlight.

If you want color impact, our Fiery Blooms offer plants like Rosa and Blush cultivars that respond to heat and light with strong floral output.

Vining plants such as those in our Vines collection can also be sun-loving and useful for vertical interest. These selections grow best with support and light exposure.

Finish your garden layers with plants from Grasses and Bamboos or Bulbs and Tubers. Many of these thrive in open sunlight and fill visual gaps between larger plants.