Other "plant and forget it" plants include fragrant mimosa, gregs acacia, brasil, bee bush, smoke tree, zexmenia, mexican buckeye, most agaves, most yucca, prickly pear, horse cripplers, lace cactus, sotol, agarita, and im sure there are a few more i forgot. Austin has a "grow green" guide that has a lot of good options listed. Answer from Bardelot on reddit.com
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Proven Winners
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May 21, 2025 - Yew will thrive in any light exposure: full sun, full shade, or anywhere in between. This tough landscape performer is perfect for front yards that have difficult conditions. Tall and narrow or short and round, there is a yew that’s right for you.
What are y’all‘s favorite low maintenance shrubs (full sun)?
Other "plant and forget it" plants include fragrant mimosa, gregs acacia, brasil, bee bush, smoke tree, zexmenia, mexican buckeye, most agaves, most yucca, prickly pear, horse cripplers, lace cactus, sotol, agarita, and im sure there are a few more i forgot. Austin has a "grow green" guide that has a lot of good options listed. More on reddit.com
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May 22, 2021Colorful low shrub/dwarf tree for in front of house
Should have added: deer safe. Otherwise I would probably do rhododendron. More on reddit.com
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March 25, 2024Just bought a house. What type of shrubs should I plant in front of my house?
Need zone or location to get specific. My "standard" reply: In the front of a home I am always going to recommend conifers and broadleaved evergreens- you want the front of your home to look nice 12 months a year, not just in the growing season. I do not use deciduous shrubs as my main plants in the front of a home. I use them in stadium style plantings- rows of short things in front of rows of medium things in front of rows of tall things- but not at focal points like doorways or corners. Keep everything below the bottom of each window- dwarf varieties work well for this. You want larger things to frame the home at each outside corner. On walkways and entries you need to choose those shrubs that will not overgrow their space and crowd the room needed for walking. Dwarf and columnar varieties are best there- you want something that will stay neat and contained without monthly pruning. Then use colorful annuals in pots to set around for visual interest. As far as specific shrubs, conifers, broadleaved evergreen varieties your best bet is to go to the closest botanical garden or large park near you and see what is growing there. If you see a lot of something that means it is very well suited to your area and is easy to keep happy. More on reddit.com
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April 10, 2020Advice on a low shrub for in front of our new porch? Needs to be deer resistant and this area gets no direct sun
Visit your state’s Cooperative Extension Service wrbsite and search deer resistant natives for shade. More on reddit.com
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r/AustinGardening on Reddit: What are y’all‘s favorite low maintenance shrubs (full sun)?
May 22, 2021 -
By low maintenance I mean drought tolerant, caliche soil tolerant, and don’t require a lot of pruning to keep a nice shape. I’m already thinking Texas sage and maybe lavender and fire yucca. Anything else that I could potentially plant it and forget it?
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Other "plant and forget it" plants include fragrant mimosa, gregs acacia, brasil, bee bush, smoke tree, zexmenia, mexican buckeye, most agaves, most yucca, prickly pear, horse cripplers, lace cactus, sotol, agarita, and im sure there are a few more i forgot. Austin has a "grow green" guide that has a lot of good options listed.
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If it doesn’t have to be evergreen, you might consider turk’s cap. It does excellent in shade and sun and hummingbirds love it.
Eartheasy
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12 Best Shrubs for the Front of Your House – Eartheasy | Eartheasy
May 2, 2025 - Taller shrubs can frame entryways or corners of the house, while lower-growing varieties work well under windows or along walkways to preserve views and use natural light. Think about how each plant will look not just at the time of planting, but at full maturity—accounting for both height and spread. Observe how much sun your front yard receives throughout the day, as some shrubs thrive in full sun while others prefer partial shade or even dappled light.
My Perfect Plants
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Low Maintenance Shrubs for Sale Online | Perfect Plants
Want to add lasting beauty to your sunny landscape with low maintenance shrubs for full sun that thrive in bright conditions without demanding constant care? For a classic flowering option, Bridal Wreath Spirea delivers a show-stopping cascade of white blooms in spring and grows 5–9 feet tall, making it a striking backdrop or hedge.
GrowJoy
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Buy Flowering Shrubs for Full Sun Locations - GrowJoy
Bring your sunny garden to life with our stunning collection of flowering shrubs for full sun! These hardy, sun-loving plants burst with vibrant blooms and add lasting color and charm to any sunny spot in your yard. From bold hues to delicate blossoms, there’s a perfect match for every garden style.
Eureka Farms
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Shop Our Collection of Low Maintenance Shrubs | Eureka Farms
Liriope garden bushes are cherished for their evergreen, colorful blooms that appear in spring. They come in various sizes and colors, including shades of purple purple. Liriope prefer full sun and well-draining soil.
Fast Growing Trees
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October 28, 2025 - Decorate your landscape in style. Check out our Full Sun Dwarf Shrubs!
Better Homes & Gardens
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10 Low-Maintenance Small Shrubs for the Front of Your House
July 28, 2025 - When you need a low-growing small shrub for your front yard border garden, bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is perfect. Grow it as a dense groundcover that will block weeds. It offers four-season interest: its small pink spring flowers give ...
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19 Dwarf Evergreen Shrubs For Full Sun
May 21, 2023 - This article was reviewed by Steve Snedeker, professional landscaper.Shrubs are the foundation planting of your home’s landscaping. Evergreen shrubs are a common choice due to being low and their consistent look all year round. However, a lot of homes’ facades face a street and are in full sun, ...
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Low-growing Shrubs for St. Louis
Finding plants suitable for a foundation planting of a home can be difficult because many shrubs have a maximum height that will block the windows. The following list is a wide selection of shrubs that will reach a maximum height of 4 feet and should allow you to still enjoy the view with little ...
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15+ Low-Maintenance Bushes for the Front of Your House - Start at Home Decor
April 15, 2025 - Why it’s great: Compact, slow-growing, and perfect for entryways. Spirea is a deciduous shrub that produces fluffy clusters of flowers in spring or summer. It’s low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and tolerates a range of soil types. Zones: 4–9 Care: Full sun, deadhead for extra blooms, cut back late winter.
Wayside Gardens
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Full Sun Shrubs – Wayside Gardens
Transform your garden with Wayside Gardens' selection of full sun shrubs. Explore now and find the perfect additions to brighten your outdoor space!
Proven Winners
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10 Easy Foundation Plants for the Front of Your House
If shade and deer are a challenge in your landscape, consider growing false cypress. These evergreen shrubs handle part shade well (though they also grow in full sun) and their fragrant foliage tends to be less appealing to deer. For a shorter 6-10’, broadly pyramidal shape, try Soft Serve or Soft Serve Gold.
Southern Living Plants
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Shrubs for Southern Gardens - Southern Living Plants
We’ve selected low-maintenance shrubs that offer real improvements. They fit their spaces without constant pruning and shaping, and they bloom earlier or longer, or with more blooms and colors.
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10 Best Shrubs for Front of House Full Sun
July 10, 2024 - Explore a variety of low-maintenance shrubs that thrive in full sun for your landscaping needs. Discover the best shrubs, whether you're looking for dwarf evergreen options or vibrant flowering varieties. Add some color with shrubs featuring red leaves or opt for drought-tolerant options to create a beautiful yet practical front yard. Perfect for small spaces, these full-sun shrubs are ideal for enhancing the front of your house ...
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The Best Compact Shrubs for Front-Yard Gardens
These dwarf varieties of favorite evergreen and flowering shrubs are perfect for beautiful, low-maintenance curb appeal.
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25 Full Sun Flowering Shrubs | HGTV
February 24, 2025 - Wake up your yard or garden with low-maintenance flowering shrubs for full sun.
Epic Gardening
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25 Low-Maintenance Shrubs that Thrive on Neglect
April 9, 2025 - Hibiscus is a wide-ranging genus of tropical and deciduous flowering shrubs. The deciduous type likes to be planted in rich, moist soil and can tolerate a range of light conditions, although they will flower best in full sun. They lose their leaves in the fall, and their foliage commonly turns shades of bronze and gold before falling, adding a third season of interest. ‘Blue Bird’ is a true blue variety of H. syriacus. A fast grower, it reaches up to 12’ tall and produces stunning blue-violet blooms with a deep crimson eye that radiates into the petals.
Permies
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Short shrubs directly in front of house (urban gardening forum at permies)
January 30, 2014 - The cut off name up top is 'Elf' mountain laurel and lower left corner is blueberry and lingonberries - I'm going to guess a low bush blueberry variety like Top Hat. The picture is out Lee's 'Landscaping with Fruit'. ... Oh, very nice, thank you! An excuse to try growing lingonberries and see ...