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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

Chocolate Chip Bugleweed (Ajuga Reptans 'Chocolate Chip') — it requires well-drained soil

Ground cover

Chocolate Chip Bugleweed

Ajuga Reptans 'Chocolate Chip'

FullUSDA 3–9
Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos Atrosanguineus) — The blossoms are borne atop slender; is an enchanting perennial that captivates with its sumptuous

Annual

Chocolate Cosmos

Cosmos Atrosanguineus

FullUSDA 7–9
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — is a charming addition to any garden that offers both visual appeal and a delightful olfactory experience, image 60

Perennial

Chocolate Flower

Berlandiera Lyrata

FullUSDA 4–11
Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana) — delicate clusters of white to pink-tinged flowers emerge; this hardy species entwines ornamental value with, image 84

Tree

Chokecherry

Prunus Virginiana

FullUSDA 5–10
Christmas Bush (Senna Bicapsularis) — suitable for incorporation into a variety of landscape designs

Tree

Christmas Bush

Senna Bicapsularis

FullUSDA 9–11
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — Chris™as Heather (Erica canaliculata 'Rosea') graces gardens with its striking pink blossoms

Broadleaf Evergreen

Christmas Heather

Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea'

FullUSDA 6–9
Christmas Palm (Adonidia Merrillii) — each extending up to 5 feet in length.<br><br>Notable for its festive appearance

Palm

Christmas Palm

Adonidia Merrillii

FullUSDA 10–11
Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea (Rosa 'Chrysler Imperial') — velvety crimson blossoms that can reach up to 5 inches in diameter when fully open

Shrub

Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea

Rosa 'Chrysler Imperial'

FullUSDA 6–11
Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — Minimal supplemental water is necessary once established, as this plant is well-adapted to arid conditions

Shrub

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone

Justicia Californica

FullUSDA 9–11
Cilantro (Coriandrum Sativum) — pinnate leaves that are bright green in color; bolt-resistant varieties extend the harvest season in warmer climates

Annual

Cilantro

Coriandrum Sativum

FullUSDA 2–11
Cinco De Mayo Rose (Rosa 'Cinco De Mayo') — Noted for disease resistance and continual blooms

Shrub

Cinco De Mayo Rose

Rosa 'Cinco De Mayo'

FullUSDA 5–9
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — making it an excellent choice for small gardens or as a border plant

Shrub

Cinderella Honeyberry

Lonicera Caerulea

FullUSDA 2–7
Cinquefoil (Potentilla Neumanniana) — the plant is adorned with bright yellow flowers; potentilla neumanniana is an excellent choice for rock, image 172

Ground cover

Cinquefoil

Potentilla Neumanniana

FullUSDA 3–10
Citrus Blend™ II Lantana (Lantana camara) — The Lantana camara 'Citrus Blend™ II' is a mounded annual with bright clusters of red

Citrus Blend™ II Lantana

Lantana camara

Full
'Citrus Sunrise' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — information and resources

'Citrus Sunrise' Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia hybrid

Full
Clara Blue Palm (Brahea Armata 'Clara') — captivates with striking silvery-blue fronds

Palm

Clara Blue Palm

Brahea Armata 'Clara'

FullUSDA 11–11
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — Echinocereus triglochidiatus, commonly known as Claret Cup or Strawberry Cactus, image 97

Cactus

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus

Echinocereus Triglochidiatus

FullUSDA 9–10
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — stalked flower spikes up to 5 feet tall; velvety leaves that can span up to 9 inches long

Biennial

Clary Sage

Salvia Sclarea

FullUSDA 3–10
Classy Carmine™ Dahlia (Dahlia variabilis) — double carmine-red blooms held over dense dark green foliage

Classy Carmine™ Dahlia

Dahlia variabilis

Full
Clay Wattle (Acacia Glaucoptera) — It reaches up to 6.5 feet tall and spreads similarly wide

Shrub

Clay Wattle

Acacia Glaucoptera

FullUSDA 9–11
Cleopatra Flame Violet (Episcia x) — Proven Winners - Velvet Tapestry™ Cleopatra - Flame Violet - Episcia x plant details

Cleopatra Flame Violet

Episcia x

Full
Cleveland Blue Sage (Salvia Clevelandii) — Thriving in USDA zones 8-11, it reaches 3-5 feet in height and spreads 5-8 feet wide; this sage is a magnet for bees

Shrub

Cleveland Blue Sage

Salvia Clevelandii

FullUSDA 9–10
Cliff Goldenbush (Ericameria Cuneata) — The Cliff Goldenbush (Ericameria cuneata) is a resilient shrub ideal for arid landscapes

Shrub

Cliff Goldenbush

Ericameria Cuneata

FullUSDA 4–8
Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — evergreen succulent capable of reaching heights up to 10 feet with support

Succulent

Climbing Aloe

Aloe Ciliaris

FullUSDA 9–11

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