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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

'Cheyenne Sky' Red Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum) — Proven Winners - Prairie Winds® 'Cheyenne Sky' - Red Switch Grass - Panicum virgatum tan plant details

'Cheyenne Sky' Red Switch Grass

Panicum virgatum

Full
Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower (Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit') — Its seed heads also provide winter interest and food for birds.<br><br>For maintenance

Perennial

Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit'

FullUSDA 3–9
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — this annual herb is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico

Annual

Chia

Salvia Columbariae

FullUSDA 9–10
Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — commonly referred to as Chiapas Sage

Perennial

Chiapas Sage

Salvia Chiapensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — commonly known as the Chilean Firetree or Notro; provided they are well-drained

Tree

Chilean Firetree

Embothrium Coccineum

FullUSDA 7–10
Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis Chilensis) — The Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis chilensis) is a drought-tolerant

Tree

Chilean Mesquite

Prosopis Chilensis

FullUSDA 8–11
Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis 'Phoenix') — The Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis 'Phoenix') is a hardy

Tree

Chilean Mesquite

Prosopis 'Phoenix'

FullUSDA 8–11
Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — These blooms are not only visually pleasing, but also attract a variety of pollinating insects; pink and white flowers in the

Shrub

Chilean Myrtle

Luma Apiculata

FullUSDA 9–10
Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — Regular pruning maintains its shape and promotes healthy growth

Vine

Chilean Potato Vine

Solanum Crispum

FullUSDA 9–10
Chilean Wine Palm (Jubaea Chilensis) — Providing both vertical interest and a lush

Palm

Chilean Wine Palm

Jubaea Chilensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — deciduous tree renowned for its dense and rounded canopy of lush; with its alluring aesthetics, image 79

Tree

Chinaberry

Melia Azedarach

FullUSDA 8–10
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — composed of lance-shaped leaves that measure up to 3 inches in length; offering dense foliage and a commanding presence

Conifer

China Fir

Cunninghamia Lanceolata

FullUSDA 7–9
China Girl Tulip (Tulipa Viridiflora 'China Girl') — showcases striking ivory-white petals with distinctive green feathering

Bulb

China Girl Tulip

Tulipa Viridiflora 'China Girl'

FullUSDA 3–9
China Pinks (Dianthus Chinensis) — They can also shine in container gardening, adding an element of versatility to their use in landscape design, image 84

Biennial

China Pinks

Dianthus Chinensis

FullUSDA 6–9
China Rose (Rosa Chinensis 'Mutabilis') — This rose variety is appreciated for its relative disease resistance

Shrub

China Rose

Rosa Chinensis 'Mutabilis'

FullUSDA 6–11
Chindo Sweet Viburnum (Viburnum 'Chindo') — leathery leaves and fragrant

Broadleaf Evergreen

Chindo Sweet Viburnum

Viburnum 'Chindo'

FullUSDA 6–8
Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — Abelia chinensis, a charming semi-evergreen shrub, thrives in USDA zones 7-9

Shrub

Chinese Abelia

Abelia Chinensis

FullUSDA 5–10
Chinese Astilbe (Astilbe Chinensis 'Pumila') — dwarf herbaceous perennial that serves as an exemplary ground cover or edging plant in a garden design; commonly

Perennial

Chinese Astilbe

Astilbe Chinensis 'Pumila'

FullUSDA 4–9
Chinese Chestnut (Castanea Mollissima) — being drought-tolerant once established

Tree

Chinese Chestnut

Castanea Mollissima

FullUSDA 4–8
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — and use it as a focal point or to line pathways, image 50

Tree

Chinese Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

FullUSDA 7–10
Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — the Chinese Dogwood blossoms profusely with star-like flowers which are actually bracts; for an elegant touch

Shrub

Chinese Dogwood

Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis

FullUSDA 5–8
Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — <br><br>The Chinese Elm thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9; leathery leaves are a deep, image 75

Tree

Chinese Elm

Ulmus Parvifolia

FullUSDA 7–10
Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria Bipinnata) — scientifically known as Koelreuteria bipinnata; its foliage consists of bipinnate or sometimes tripinnate leaves

Tree

Chinese Flame Tree

Koelreuteria Bipinnata

FullUSDA 8–10
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — adds a splash of color with its sky-blue blooms and contrasting white eye; its flowers peak from late spring to

Annual

Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Cynoglossum Amabile

FullUSDA 3–10

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