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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

Carrot (Daucus Carota) — the foliage reaches heights of about 12 inches

Vegetable

Carrot

Daucus Carota

FullUSDA 1–11
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — These leaves cluster together in a visually striking manner; with its versatility and attractive features, image 96

Tree

Carrot Wood

Cupaniopsis Anacardioides

FullUSDA 8–11
Cascade Blue Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) — The Angelonia is a mounding-trailing annual with green foliage and upright wands of blue-purple

Cascade Blue Summer Snapdragon

Angelonia

Full
Cascade Snow Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) — The Angelonia 'Cascade Snow' is a mounding-trailing annual with clean green foliage and snow-white

Cascade Snow Summer Snapdragon

Angelonia

Full
Cascade Stonecrop (Sedum Divergens) — this resilient plant offers vibrant textures

Ground cover

Cascade Stonecrop

Sedum Divergens

FullUSDA 4–9
Cascalote (Caesalpinia Cacalaco) — balanced canopy.<br><br>The foliage of Cascalote is comprised of fine

Tree

Cascalote

Caesalpinia Cacalaco

FullUSDA 9–11
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — the tree reaches a moderate height of 15 to 30 feet and spreads out to an approximate 15 to 20-foot canopy

Shrub

Cascara

Frangula Purshiana

FullUSDA 8–10
Castor Bean, Palma Christi (Ricinus Communis) — Caution: all plant parts contain toxic ricin, especially the seeds; the Castor Bean 'Ricinus communis'

Annual

Castor Bean, Palma Christi

Ricinus Communis

FullUSDA 9–10
Catalina Live-Forever (Dudleya Hassei) — Inform your client that once established

Succulent

Catalina Live-Forever

Dudleya Hassei

FullUSDA 9–10
Catalina Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Traskiae) — evergreen shrub native to Santa Catalina Island

Shrub

Catalina Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Traskiae

FullUSDA 9–10
Catalina Silverlace (Constancea Nevinii) — This plant can grow up to 3-6 feet tall and wide, requiring well-drained soil and full sun to part shade

Perennial

Catalina Silverlace

Constancea Nevinii

FullUSDA 8–9
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — and provide winter protection in the cooler end of this range

Shrub

Catawba Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba'

FullUSDA 7–10
'Catch a Wave' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — Proven Winners - Art & Sol® 'Catch a Wave' - Mangave hybrid plant details, information and resources

'Catch a Wave' Mangave

Mangave hybrid

Full
Catclaw Acacia (Acacia Greggii) — fissured bark contrasting with the vibrant green

Shrub

Catclaw Acacia

Acacia Greggii

FullUSDA 6–10
Catlin's Giant Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Catlin's Giant') — Catlin's Giant Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant') is a vigorous perennial groundcover

Ground cover

Catlin's Giant Bugleweed

Ajuga Reptans 'Catlin's Giant'

FullUSDA 3–9
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — Nepeta racemosa 'Little Titch' is a compact perennial

Ground cover

Catmint

Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch'

FullUSDA 5–8
Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — This hybrid species exhibits a mounding growth habit

Ground cover

Catmint

Nepeta X Faassenii

FullUSDA 3–10
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — is a perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family; scientifically identified as Nepeta cataria

Ground cover

Catnip Mint

Nepeta Catariensis

FullUSDA 3–8
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is well-suited for trellises or fences

Vine

Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine

Macfadyena Unguis-Cati

FullUSDA 9–10
'Cat's Meow' Catmint (Nepeta faassenii) — fragrant haze from summer into fall

'Cat's Meow' Catmint

Nepeta faassenii

Full
'Cat's Pajamas' Catmint (Nepeta hybrid) — Proven Winners - 'Cat's Pajamas' - Catmint - Nepeta hybrid blue indigo blue plant details

'Cat's Pajamas' Catmint

Nepeta hybrid

Full
Cat's Tail Aloe (Aloe Castanea) — is an eye-catching succulent featuring arching stems adorned with rosettes of spiny

Succulent

Cat's Tail Aloe

Aloe Castanea

FullUSDA 9–9
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Cat Thyme should be pruned back in early spring to encourage a bushy habit and prevent woodiness at the base

Perennial

Cat Thyme

Teucrium Marum

FullUSDA 7–10
'Catwalk Queen' Catmint (Nepeta hybrid) — Its mounded habit reaches 10-12 inches tall and spreads 18-20 inches

'Catwalk Queen' Catmint

Nepeta hybrid

Full

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