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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

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — Its resilience and moderate size; while it prospers in partial shade to full sunlight, image 63

Palm

Cardboard Palm

Zamia Furfuracea

FullUSDA 9–10
Cardinal Candy® Viburnum (Viburnum dilatatum) — The Viburnum dilatatum Cardinal Candy® is an upright deciduous shrub with creamy white spring flowers

Shrub

Cardinal Candy® Viburnum

Viburnum dilatatum

FullUSDA 5–9
Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink (Lobelia Cardinalis) — boasting vibrant red blooms atop stems reaching 2-4 feet; space plants about 1-1.5 feet apart, image 51

Perennial

Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink

Lobelia Cardinalis

FullUSDA 3–9
Cardinal Star™ Calibrachoa — The Calibrachoa is a mounding-trailing annual with abundant red

Annual

Cardinal Star™ Calibrachoa

Calibrachoa

FullUSDA 9–11
Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) — Hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9; scientifically referred to as Cynara cardunculus

Perennial

Cardoon

Cynara cardunculus

FullUSDA 8–10
Cardwell's Penstemon (Penstemon Cardwellii) — it flourishes in USDA zones 5-8

Perennial

Cardwell's Penstemon

Penstemon Cardwellii

FullUSDA 5–8
Carefree Peach Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Carefree Peach') — The Hemerocallis 'Carefree Peach' exudes charm with its ruffled

Perennial

Carefree Peach Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Carefree Peach'

FullUSDA 5–11
Caribbean Copper Plant (Euphorbia Cotinifolia) — rounded leaves boasting a striking coppery-red hue; consider using Euphorbia cotinifolia as a, image 58

Shrub

Caribbean Copper Plant

Euphorbia Cotinifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Carl Stonecrop (Sedum 'Carl') — This Beach Party Stonecrop variety reaches a height of up to 18 inches and spans approximately 24 inches wide

Perennial

Carl Stonecrop

Sedum 'Carl'

FullUSDA 3–9
Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — sky-blue flowers in spring

Ground cover

Carmel Creeper Ceanothus

Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis

FullUSDA 8–11
Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia (Correa 'Carmine Bells') — Correa 'Carmine Bells,' an Australian Fuchsia

Ground cover

Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia

Correa 'Carmine Bells'

FullUSDA 9–10
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — annual for full or half; note that their perennial nature ensures they'll enjoy this engaging flower year after year with

Annual

Carnation

Dianthus Caryophyllus

FullUSDA 8–10
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — are known to be a chocolate substitute due to their rich

Tree

Carob Tree

Ceratonia Siliqua

FullUSDA 9–10
Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — inform them that occasional pruning may be necessary to maintain the desired shape and encourage lush growth; red

Shrub

Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus Floridus

FullUSDA 4–9
Carolina False Lupine (Thermopsis Caroliniana) — is a stately perennial reaching up to 4 feet tall with a spread of 2-3 feet

Annual

Carolina False Lupine

Thermopsis Caroliniana

FullUSDA 3–9
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium Sempervirens) — vine for full or half

Vine

Carolina Jessamine

Gelsemium Sempervirens

FullUSDA 7–11
Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus Caroliniana) — making it an excellent choice for screens; the Carolina Laurel Cherry is an elegant addition to any landscape

Tree

Carolina Laurel Cherry

Prunus Caroliniana

FullUSDA 8–10
Carolina Silverbell (Halesia Carolina) — oblong seed pods that also hold visual interest

Tree

Carolina Silverbell

Halesia Carolina

FullUSDA 4–8
Carpet Bugle (Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin') — Ideal for shady spots, it requires minimal maintenance and is drought-tolerant once established

Ground cover

Carpet Bugle

Ajuga 'Blueberry Muffin'

FullUSDA 6–9
Carpet Echeveria (Echeveria Agavoides) — is a striking and low-maintenance succulent that adds a modern flair to any garden or landscape design; multi-colored

Succulent

Carpet Echeveria

Echeveria Agavoides

FullUSDA 9–10
Carpet Of Stars (Ruschia Lineolata) — It displays vibrant pink blooms amidst dense, evergreen foliage up to 2.5 inches tall

Ground cover

Carpet Of Stars

Ruschia Lineolata

FullUSDA 3–10
Carpet Stonecrop (Sedum Album) — making it a low-maintenance option for both experienced and novice gardeners.<br><br>In the landscape; white, image 69

Ground cover

Carpet Stonecrop

Sedum Album

FullUSDA 4–9
Carribean Agave (Agave Angustifolia V. Marginata) — Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'

Succulent

Carribean Agave

Agave Angustifolia V. Marginata

FullUSDA 9–11
Carriere Or Lavalle Hawthorn (Crataegus X Lavallei) — commonly known as Lavalle Hawthorn

Tree

Carriere Or Lavalle Hawthorn

Crataegus X Lavallei

FullUSDA 4–4

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