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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

California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — Pruning can be conducted after flowering to maintain shape and promote vigorous growth

Shrub

California Wild Rose

Rosa Californica

FullUSDA 8–11
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — rhizomatous plant that adds a touch of elegance and sculptural beauty to any landscape design; traditionally, image 101

Perennial

Calla Lily

Zantedeschia Aethiopica

FullUSDA 10–10
Callery Pear (Pyrus Calleryana) — commonly known as the Callery Pear

Tree

Callery Pear

Pyrus Calleryana

FullUSDA 4–10
Calliopsis, Annual Coreopsis (Coreopsis Tinctoria) — it thrives in full sun and handles a range of soil conditions; flourish atop slender stems that can reach

Annual

Calliopsis, Annual Coreopsis

Coreopsis Tinctoria

FullUSDA 3–10
Camara Lantana (Lantana Camara) — but note it may be invasive in some areas and parts of the plant are toxic if ingested

Shrub

Camara Lantana

Lantana Camara

FullUSDA 9–10
Camas (Camassia Quamash) — upright spikes in late spring to early summer; thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, image 64

Perennial

Camas

Camassia Quamash

FullUSDA 6–10
Cambridge Cranesbill Or Geranium (Geranium Cinereum 'Ballerina') — Its low-growing, mound-forming habit makes it ideal for borders and rock gardens

Ground cover

Cambridge Cranesbill Or Geranium

Geranium Cinereum 'Ballerina'

FullUSDA 5–9
Cambridge Scarlet Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma 'Cambridge Scarlet') — Ideal for USDA Zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist

Perennial

Cambridge Scarlet Bee Balm

Monarda Didyma 'Cambridge Scarlet'

FullUSDA 4–9
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — reaching heights up to 25 ft

Tree

Camperdown Elm

Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii'

FullUSDA 3–10
Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — propeller-like leaves that transition from bright green to fiery red

Succulent

Campfire Crassula

Crassula Capitella 'Campfire'

FullUSDA 9–11
Camphor Dune Tansy (Tanacetum Camphoratum) — This tansy thrives in well-drained soil and full sun

Perennial

Camphor Dune Tansy

Tanacetum Camphoratum

FullUSDA 8–10
Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum Camphora) — which is both refreshing and therapeutic; hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, image 76

Tree

Camphor Tree

Cinnamomum Camphora

FullUSDA 8–11
Canada Goldenrod, Meadow Goldenrod (Solidago Canadensis Ssp. Elongata) — commonly known as Canada or Meadow Goldenrod

Perennial

Canada Goldenrod, Meadow Goldenrod

Solidago Canadensis Ssp. Elongata

FullUSDA 4–9
Canadale Gold Wintercreeper (Euonymus Fortunei 'Canadale Gold') — each artistically splashed with bright yellow centers and dark green margins

Broadleaf Evergreen

Canadale Gold Wintercreeper

Euonymus Fortunei 'Canadale Gold'

FullUSDA 5–9
Canada Red Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red') — this cultivar is renowned for its adaptive nature

Tree

Canada Red Chokecherry

Prunus Virginiana 'Canada Red'

FullUSDA 5–10
Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago Altissima) — which can grow up to 4 inches long; pyramidal panicles atop stiff, image 133

Perennial

Canadian Goldenrod

Solidago Altissima

FullUSDA 2–9
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — these blooms give way to edible; it requires minimal maintenance once established and is largely, image 69

Shrub

Canadian Serviceberry

Amelanchier Canadensis

FullUSDA 4–8
Canary Bird Bush (Crotalaria Agatiflora) — Typically reaching up to 6-8 feet in height, it thrives in sunny exposures with well-drained soil

Shrub

Canary Bird Bush

Crotalaria Agatiflora

FullUSDA 8–11
Canary Island Daisy (Asteriscus Sericeus) — It has a tolerance for drought once established; commonly known as the Canary Island Daisy

Shrub

Canary Island Daisy

Asteriscus Sericeus

FullUSDA 9–10
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — commonly known as the Canary Island Date Palm; this majestic palm adds a tropical elegance to, image 55

Palm

Canary Island Date Palm

Phoenix Canariensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — ground cover / perennial with orange blooms

Ground cover

Canary Island Lotus

Lotus Maculatus

FullUSDA 10–11
Canary Island Pine (Pinus Canariensis) — it can reach upwards of 65 feet in cultivation; allowing the tree to withstand occasional wildfires.<br><br>Adapted to

Conifer

Canary Island Pine

Pinus Canariensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — cone-shaped spikes of magenta-purple flowers

Perennial

Canary Island Sage

Salvia Canariensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — scientifically known as Isoplexis canariensis

Shrub

Canary Island Shrub

Isoplexis Canariensis

FullUSDA 9–11

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