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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

Coast Aster (Symphyotrichum Chilense) — is a lush green that forms a lovely backdrop for its floral display

Perennial

Coast Aster

Symphyotrichum Chilense

FullUSDA 9–11
Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — They are elongated and leathery

Shrub

Coast Banksia

Banksia Integrifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — Casuarina stricta, commonly called Coast Beefwood, is an evergreen tree native to Australia

Tree

Coast Beefwood

Casuarina stricta

FullUSDA 9–10
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — <br><br>Equipped with thick

Tree

Coast Live Oak

Quercus agrifolia

FullUSDA 8–10
Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) — well-drained soil and benefits from a climate offering abundant fog

Conifer

Coast Redwood

Sequoia sempervirens

FullUSDA 7–10
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — this robust plant typically grows to 4-6 feet in height and width

Shrub

Coast Rosemary

Westringia fruticosa

FullUSDA 9–10
Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) is an evergreen shrub; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet, image 57

Shrub

Coast Silktassel

Garrya elliptica

FullUSDA 9–10
Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Plant in well-drained soil for optimal growth; yellow flowers in the garden

Shrub

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia

Encelia californica

FullUSDA 8–10
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — Ideal for xeriscaping and suitable for containers, it adds a textured, silvery accent to the landscape; is a

Ground cover

Cobweb Spiderwort

Tradescantia Sillamontana

FullUSDA 6–10
Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — providing an enduring splash of color even after the growing season ends; which can lead to root rot.<br><br>Low, image 85

Annual

Cockscomb

Celosia Plumosa

FullUSDA 2–11
Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — so it's essential to place it out of reach of pets and children; and is an excellent choice for, image 65

Tree

Cockspur Coral Tree

Erythrina Crista-Galli

FullUSDA 10–10
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — white flowers in the garden; the Cockspur Hawthorn's most striking feature is its glossy deep green leaves

Tree

Cockspur Hawthorn

Crataegus Crus-Galli

FullUSDA 5–9
Cocoon Plant (Senecio Haworthii) — Hardy in USDA zones 10-11, the Cocoon Plant is a low-maintenance choice; consider its preference for full sun exposure and

Ground cover

Cocoon Plant

Senecio Haworthii

FullUSDA 9–10
Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — Low water requirements and tolerance for a variety of soils make it a sustainable and versatile choice; commonly referred

Shrub

Coffeeberry

Rhamnus Californica

FullUSDA 9–10
Colorado Blue Columbine (Aquilegia Caerulea) — Aquilegia caerulea, or Colorado Blue Columbine, is a perennial native to the Rocky Mountains

Perennial

Colorado Blue Columbine

Aquilegia Caerulea

FullUSDA 3–10
Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Glauca') — renowned for its silvery-blue needles and classic pyramid shape; and ensure the soil is well-drained, image 56

Conifer

Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea Pungens 'Glauca'

FullUSDA 2–6
Colorado Spruce (Picea Pungens) — The Colorado Spruce, or Picea pungens, is a majestic, pyramidal conifer exuding a stately presence

Conifer

Colorado Spruce

Picea Pungens

FullUSDA 2–6
Colorata Agave (Agave Colorata) — purple and red and yellow flowers in the garden

Succulent

Colorata Agave

Agave Colorata

FullUSDA 8–11
Columnar English Oak (Quercus Robur 'Fastigiata') — yellowish-green catkins gracefully add to its appeal.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade

Tree

Columnar English Oak

Quercus Robur 'Fastigiata'

FullUSDA 4–8
Commemoration Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum 'Commemoration') — Thriving in zones 4-8, it soars to heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 30-50 feet

Tree

Commemoration Sugar Maple

Acer Saccharum 'Commemoration'

FullUSDA 3–8
Common Aubrieta (Aubrieta Deltoidea) — this robust plant is drought tolerant; or even tucked into crevices of rock gardens

Ground cover

Common Aubrieta

Aubrieta Deltoidea

FullUSDA 5–7
Common Catalpa (Catalpa Bignonioides) — heart-shaped leaves and showy; which can measure up to 12 inches across and provide a dense

Tree

Common Catalpa

Catalpa Bignonioides

FullUSDA 5–9
Common Columbine, European Columbin (Aquilegia Vulgaris 'Nora Barlow') — is a herbaceous perennial famed for its showy

Perennial

Common Columbine, European Columbin

Aquilegia Vulgaris 'Nora Barlow'

FullUSDA 3–9
Common Columbine, European Columbin (Aquilegia Vulgaris) — Its blue-green foliage is multi-lobed, adding a textural backdrop in borders; possessing an alluring

Perennial

Common Columbine, European Columbin

Aquilegia Vulgaris

FullUSDA 3–9

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