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Full-sun plants

Plants that thrive in full sun, for hot, open, south-facing sites.

4,470 plants

Full-sun plants in the database

Cajeput (Melaleuca Quinquenervia) — tree with white blooms; gardeners should note the potential for invasiveness in some regions

Tree

Cajeput

Melaleuca Quinquenervia

FullUSDA 9–11
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — commonly known as Calamint; calamint's mint-scented foliage offers a fragrant addition to borders and is heat, image 109

Ground cover

Calamint

Calamintha Nepeta

FullUSDA 3–10
Calamondin Orange (Citrofortunella Mitis) — Its fragrant, white flowers bloom intermittently throughout the year, though peak blossoming occurs in spring

Tree

Calamondin Orange

Citrofortunella Mitis

FullUSDA 9–11
Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) — high-yield burst of color that appeals to both the aesthetic and practical sensibilities of any client; calendulas offer

Annual

Calendula

Calendula Officinalis

FullUSDA 3–10
Caley's Banksia (Banksia Caleyi) — Banksia caleyi, commonly known as Caley's Banksia, is an alluring shrub reaching up to 10 feet in height

Shrub

Caley's Banksia

Banksia Caleyi

FullUSDA 9–11
Calibanus (Calibanus Hookeri) — Although the flowers are not particularly showy

Grass

Calibanus

Calibanus Hookeri

FullUSDA 8–11
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — The California Ash, or Fraxinus dipetala, is a deciduous tree that brings graceful beauty to any landscape

Tree

California Ash

Fraxinus Dipetala

FullUSDA 6–10
California Aster (Lessingia Filaginifolia) — this aster species provides a pleasing; to the garden.<br><br>Ideally suited for a water-wise landscape or a

Ground cover

California Aster

Lessingia Filaginifolia

FullUSDA 8–11
California Bay (Umbellularia Californica) — The California Bay, Umbellularia californica, is a versatile evergreen tree native to coastal forests

Shrub

California Bay

Umbellularia Californica

FullUSDA 8–11
California Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — Eschscholzia californica var

Perennial

California Beach Poppy

Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima

FullUSDA 9–9
California Bentgrass (Agrostis Densiflora) — evergreen perennial grass thriving in USDA zones 7-10

Grass

California Bentgrass

Agrostis Densiflora

FullUSDA 9–10
California Black Oak (Quercus Kelloggii) — the California Black Oak provides ample shade and is an excellent focal point for larger spaces

Tree

California Black Oak

Quercus Kelloggii

FullUSDA 6–11
California Brittlebush (Encelia Californica 'El Dorado') — is a drought-tolerant perennial thriving in USDA zones 8-10

Shrub

California Brittlebush

Encelia Californica 'El Dorado'

FullUSDA 9–10
California Buckeye (Aesculus Californica) — but this characteristic is a natural response to its environment and not a sign of ill health; this, image 75

Shrub

California Buckeye

Aesculus Californica

FullUSDA 8–10
California Buckwheat (Eriogonum Fasciculatum) — drought-tolerant perennial establishes itself with ease; is a durable evergreen shrub

Shrub

California Buckwheat

Eriogonum Fasciculatum

FullUSDA 9–10
California Buttercup (Ranunculus Californicus) — This plant blooms generously from early spring into midsummer

Perennial

California Buttercup

Ranunculus Californicus

FullUSDA 9–10
California Coffeeberry (Frangula Californica) — with mature dimensions of 6-8 feet in height and spread

Shrub

California Coffeeberry

Frangula Californica

FullUSDA 8–10
California Concord Grape (Vitis Labrusca 'California Concord') — treasured for its fragrant

Vine

California Concord Grape

Vitis Labrusca 'California Concord'

FullUSDA 7–10
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — The California Copper Leaf, Acalypha californica, is a native perennial shrub standing 1.5-3 ft tall

Ground cover

California Copper Leaf

Acalypha Californica

FullUSDA 8–11
California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — making it an ideal choice for groundcover or as an accent in a border.<br><br>Distinguished by its

Biennial

California Cudweed

Pseudognaphalium Californicum

FullUSDA 8–10
California Desert Milkweed (Asclepias Erosa) — Its stout, erect stems are adorned with thick, oblong leaves that span about 4 to 8 inches long

Perennial

California Desert Milkweed

Asclepias Erosa

FullUSDA 8–11
California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — "evening primrose."<br><br>For optimal growth

Ground cover

California Evening Primrose

Oenothera californica

FullUSDA 9–10
California False Indigo Bush (Amorpha Californica) — It thrives in USDA zones 7-10, preferring well-drained soils

Shrub

California False Indigo Bush

Amorpha Californica

FullUSDA 6–10
California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — is a robust palm native to the desert oases of California; scientifically known as Washingtonia filifera

Palm

California Fan Palm

Washingtonia Filifera

FullUSDA 8–10

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