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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

Corsican Hellebore (Helleborus Argutifolius) — the Corsican Hellebore pairs well with spring bulbs and ferns; serrated leaves with a rich green hue

Perennial

Corsican Hellebore

Helleborus Argutifolius

FullUSDA 5–9
Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Tiny lavender flowers in summer attract pollinators

Ground cover

Corsican Mint

Mentha Requienii

FullUSDA 6–9
Corsican Stonecrop (Sedum Dasyphyllum 'Minor') — tiny bluish-green foliage that becomes tinged with purple in full sun

Ground cover

Corsican Stonecrop

Sedum Dasyphyllum 'Minor'

FullUSDA 4–10
Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') — green and white-striped leaves

Grass

Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'

FullUSDA 4–9
Costa Rican Butterfly Vine (Dalechampia Dioscoreifolia) — is a captivating evergreen climber with heart-shaped leaves

Vine

Costa Rican Butterfly Vine

Dalechampia Dioscoreifolia

FullUSDA 10–11
Cotton Top Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus Polycephalus) — is an intriguing succulent that adds a rugged yet charismatic touch to any arid landscape design

Cactus

Cotton Top Barrel Cactus

Echinocactus Polycephalus

FullUSDA 9–11
Coulter Pine, Bigcone Pine (Pinus Coulteri) — Pinus coulteri, known as the Coulter or Bigcone Pine, is a robust conifer native to coastal California; this tree

Tree

Coulter Pine, Bigcone Pine

Pinus Coulteri

FullUSDA 7–10
Cow Itch Tree (Lagunaria Patersonii) — Its tolerance for wind and moderate drought resistance render it an excellent choice for a variety of settings

Tree

Cow Itch Tree

Lagunaria Patersonii

FullUSDA 9–10
Cow's Tail Pine (Cephalotaxus Harringtonia 'Duke Gardens') — This low-growing, dense plant typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 4-5 feet wide

Shrub

Cow's Tail Pine

Cephalotaxus Harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

FullUSDA 6–9
Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear (Opuntia Lindheimeri) — This succulent perennial is native to North America

Cactus

Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear

Opuntia Lindheimeri

FullUSDA 9–10
Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — It's an excellent choice for creating a sensory-rich and habitat-friendly landscape.<br><br>In terms of growth

Shrub

Coyote Mint

Monardella Villosa

FullUSDA 6–10
Cranberry Cupcake Double Coneflower (Echinacea 'Cranberry Cupcake') — double blooms resembling frosted cupcakes

Perennial

Cranberry Cupcake Double Coneflower

Echinacea 'Cranberry Cupcake'

FullUSDA 3–8
Cranesbill (Geranium 'Orkney Pink') — The Geranium 'Orkney Pink' is a robust

Perennial

Cranesbill

Geranium 'Orkney Pink'

FullUSDA 5–8
Cranesbill (Geranium 'Bertie Crug') — Its foliage stands out with a bronze hue, which transitions to a unique reddish-brown throughout the seasons; regular

Perennial

Cranesbill

Geranium 'Bertie Crug'

FullUSDA 5–8
Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — often marked with a unique zonal pattern; cherished for its vibrant blooms

Perennial

Cranesbill

Pelargonium hortorum

FullUSDA 9–10
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica) — and they thrive in well-draining soil with a pH that is slightly acidic to neutral; exfoliating bark and, image 138

Shrub

Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica

FullUSDA 7–10
Crater Lake Blue, Speedwell (Veronica Latifolium 'Crater Lake Blue') — or Crater Lake Blue Speedwell

Perennial

Crater Lake Blue, Speedwell

Veronica Latifolium 'Crater Lake Blue'

FullUSDA 4–8
'Crater Lake' Hybrid Spring Phlox (Phlox hybrid) — information and resources

'Crater Lake' Hybrid Spring Phlox

Phlox hybrid

Full
Crater Lake Phlox (Phlox 'Crater Lake') — This perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-8, blooming profusely in spring

Perennial

Crater Lake Phlox

Phlox 'Crater Lake'

FullUSDA 3–8
'Creamy Calico' Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) — It grows 16-18 inches tall and spreads 24-28 inches wide

'Creamy Calico' Threadleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis verticillata

Full
Creek Dogwood (Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis) — This characteristic contributes to its popularity as a naturalistic plant in garden design

Shrub

Creek Dogwood

Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis

FullUSDA 3–6
Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — Carex amphibola, commonly known as Creek Sedge, is a versatile perennial grass

Grass

Creek Sedge

Carex Amphibola

FullUSDA 3–9
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — perennial / shrub for full or half

Perennial

Creeping Australian Saltbush

Rhagodia Spinescens

FullUSDA 7–10
Creeping Baby's Breath (Gypsophila Repens) — Its trailing habit makes it a splendid choice for softening edges along pathways

Ground cover

Creeping Baby's Breath

Gypsophila Repens

FullUSDA 3–8

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