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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

Common Tree Mallow (Lavatera Arborea) — scientifically known as Lavatera arborea

Annual

Common Tree Mallow

Lavatera Arborea

FullUSDA 3–10
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — offering excellent ground cover; periodic deadheading of spent blossoms is recommended

Ground cover

Common Verbena

Verbena Peruviana Cv.

FullUSDA 3–10
Common White Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'Alba') — commonly known as the Common White Lilac

Shrub

Common White Lilac

Syringa Vulgaris 'Alba'

FullUSDA 4–10
Common Woolly Sunflower (Eriophyllum Lanatum) — Its leaves are lance-shaped

Perennial

Common Woolly Sunflower

Eriophyllum Lanatum

FullUSDA 5–5
Common Wormwood, Absinth (Artemisia Absinthium) — and its practical applications in an eco-conscious garden space

Perennial

Common Wormwood, Absinth

Artemisia Absinthium

FullUSDA 3–9
Common Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) — This plant thrives in hardiness zones 3 through 9, demonstrating its tolerance for a wide range of climates

Ground cover

Common Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium

FullUSDA 3–10
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sun per day

Annual

Common Zinnia

Zinnia Elegans

FullUSDA 3–10
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — The Picea pungens 'Compacta' is a dwarf evergreen conifer with a dense, rounded form

Conifer

Compact Blue Spruce

Picea Pungens 'Compacta'

FullUSDA 4–7
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — adding about 1 to 2 feet per year

Shrub

Compact Burning Bush

Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus'

FullUSDA 3–11
Compact Japanese Holly (Ilex Crenata 'Convexa') — Its small, convex dark green leaves mimic boxwood and are resistant to pests and disease

Shrub

Compact Japanese Holly

Ilex Crenata 'Convexa'

FullUSDA 6–9
Compact Yellow Phlomis (Phlomis Lanata) — scientifically known as Phlomis lanata; drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, it's an excellent choice for xeriscaping

Shrub

Compact Yellow Phlomis

Phlomis Lanata

FullUSDA 8–10
Compass Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Cylindraceus) — with a diameter of 18 to 30 inches; requires full sun and well-draining soil, image 87

Cactus

Compass Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus Cylindraceus

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Comtesse De Bouchard Clematis (Clematis 'Comtesse De Bouchard') — The Andromeda Bicolor Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchard' is a hardy

Vine

Comtesse De Bouchard Clematis

Clematis 'Comtesse De Bouchard'

FullUSDA 4–8
Coneflower (Echinacea Sp.) — contributing long-lasting color to the garden; commonly referred to by its genus name Echinacea sp.

Perennial

Coneflower

Echinacea Sp.

FullUSDA 3–9
Confederate Rose (Hibiscus Mutabilis 'Rubra') — Reaching 6-15 feet tall with a 6-10 feet spread

Perennial

Confederate Rose

Hibiscus Mutabilis 'Rubra'

FullUSDA 5–8
Coolibah (Eucalyptus Microtheca) — often with a grey to whitish hue

Tree

Coolibah

Eucalyptus Microtheca

FullUSDA 8–11
Coontie (Zamia Pumila) — reaching 1-3 feet in height with a similar spread

Palm

Coontie

Zamia Pumila

FullUSDA 7–10
Cooper's Paperflower (Psilostrophe Cooperi) — it is highly low-maintenance

Perennial

Cooper's Paperflower

Psilostrophe Cooperi

FullUSDA 8–11
Copernicus Clematis (Clematis 'Copernicus') — The Clematis 'Copernicus' is a stunning climbing perennial

Vine

Copernicus Clematis

Clematis 'Copernicus'

FullUSDA 4–8
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — rounded canopy add year-round interest.<br><br>Maintenance for the Copper Beech is minimal; making it a desirable

Tree

Copper Beech

Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea

FullUSDA 4–7
Copper Leaf (Acalypha Monostachya) — Ideal for warm climate gardens

Ground cover

Copper Leaf

Acalypha Monostachya

FullUSDA 8–11
Copper Spoons (Kalanchoe Orgyalis) — spoon-shaped leaves that transition from silvery to rusty copper as they mature

Perennial

Copper Spoons

Kalanchoe Orgyalis

FullUSDA 10–11
Coppertina (Physocarpus Opulifolius 'Mindia') — mature to a rich red in summer

Shrub

Coppertina

Physocarpus Opulifolius 'Mindia'

FullUSDA 3–8
Copthorne Pelargonium (Pelargonium 'Copthorne') — velvety red-purple blooms that create a vivid display against its deep green

Perennial

Copthorne Pelargonium

Pelargonium 'Copthorne'

FullUSDA 9–10

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