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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

Chanticleer Columnar Callery Pear (Pyrus Calleryana 'Chanticleer') — glossy green leaves in summer

Tree

Chanticleer Columnar Callery Pear

Pyrus Calleryana 'Chanticleer'

FullUSDA 4–9
Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — The Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera subspicata) is a durable

Shrub

Chaparral Honeysuckle

Lonicera Subspicata

FullUSDA 10–11
Chaparral Mallow (Malacothamnus Fasciculatus) — making it a smart choice for water-wise gardens

Shrub

Chaparral Mallow

Malacothamnus Fasciculatus

FullUSDA 6–9
Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — The Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus leucodermis) is an evergreen shrub, native to California's coastal ranges

Shrub

Chaparral Whitethorn

Ceanothus Leucodermis

FullUSDA 10–11
Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana (Lantana 'Chapel Hill Yellow') — Reaching up to 18 inches tall and 36 inches wide

Shrub

Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana

Lantana 'Chapel Hill Yellow'

FullUSDA 7–11
Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia (Deutzia gracilis) — Proven Winners - Chardonnay Pearls® - Deutzia gracilis white plant details, information and resources

Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia

Deutzia gracilis

Full
Chardonnay Pearls Slender Deutzia (Deutzia Gracilis 'Chardonnay Pearls') — Mature at 2-3 feet in height with a similar spread

Shrub

Chardonnay Pearls Slender Deutzia

Deutzia Gracilis 'Chardonnay Pearls'

FullUSDA 5–8
Charles White Peony (Paeonia 'Charles White') — double white blooms up to 8 inches across with a subtle fragrance

Perennial

Charles White Peony

Paeonia 'Charles White'

FullUSDA 3–8
Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper Tree (Vitex Agnus-Castus) — airy form is highlighted by palmate; adding dynamism to the garden.<br><br>For best growth, image 60

Shrub

Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper Tree

Vitex Agnus-Castus

FullUSDA 7–10
Checkerbloom, Prairie Mallow (Sidalcea Malviflora) — It flourishes in USDA zones 5-9, reaching heights of up to 3-4 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet

Perennial

Checkerbloom, Prairie Mallow

Sidalcea Malviflora

FullUSDA 5–7
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — Its upright form is graced by lobed leaves at the base; this North American native, image 63

Perennial

Checkermallow

Sidalcea Campestris

FullUSDA 5–8
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — The trunk and branches form a pleasing; its dense, glossy green foliage and small, fragrant yellow-green, image 168

Shrub

Cheesewood

Pittosporum Viridiflorum

FullUSDA 8–10
Chenille Plant (Acalypha hispida) — commonly known as the Chenille Plant or Plush Plant; it creates visual interest with its ornate textures and produces

Succulent

Chenille Plant

Acalypha hispida

FullUSDA 9–11
Cherokee Sedge (Carex Cherokeensis) — reaching up to 2-3 feet tall and wide

Grass

Cherokee Sedge

Carex Cherokeensis

FullUSDA 8–11
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — this oak thrives in zones 6-9; although it can adapt to a range of soil conditions, image 51

Tree

Cherrybark Oak

Quercus Pagoda

FullUSDA 7–11
Cherry Chocolate Chip Manfreda (Manfreda Undulata 'Cherry Chocolate Chip') — The Cherry Chocolate Chip Manfreda presents a striking blend of burgundy speckles

Succulent

Cherry Chocolate Chip Manfreda

Manfreda Undulata 'Cherry Chocolate Chip'

FullUSDA 8–11
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan') — This vigorous Cherry Laurel reaches up to 15 feet in height and 10 feet in width; making it an, image 42

Shrub

Cherry Laurel

Prunus Laurocerasus 'Castlewellan'

FullUSDA 6–10
Cherry Plum (Prunus Cerasifera 'Atropurpurea') — cherry-like fruits may appear

Tree

Cherry Plum

Prunus Cerasifera 'Atropurpurea'

FullUSDA 5–9
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum (Prunus Cerasifera) — well-drained loams.<br><br>The Cherry Plum's foliage is equally striking

Tree

Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum

Prunus Cerasifera

FullUSDA 5–10
Cherry Red II Calibrachoa — petunia-like blooms and fresh green foliage that attracts hummingbirds

Annual

Cherry Red II Calibrachoa

Calibrachoa

FullUSDA 9–11
Cherry Skullcap (Scutellaria Suffrutescens) — some afternoon shade is beneficial.<br><br>Given its low maintenance nature

Perennial

Cherry Skullcap

Scutellaria Suffrutescens

FullUSDA 7–9
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — vegetable for full or half; ensure a bountiful and wholesome harvest, image 78

Vegetable

Cherry Tomato

Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme

FullUSDA 3–10
Chester Blackberry (Rubus Fruticosus 'Chester') — Ideal for fresh eating, jams, and desserts

Shrub

Chester Blackberry

Rubus Fruticosus 'Chester'

FullUSDA 5–8
Chestnut Oak (Quercus Montana) — The leaves are a glossy, deep green, and are typically about 2 to 4 inches long; mature specimens can reach up to 80 feet in

Tree

Chestnut Oak

Quercus Montana

FullUSDA 7–10

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