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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

Creeping Fig (Ficus Pumila) — though it can tolerate sunnier spots once established; its petite heart-shaped leaves, image 102

Vine

Creeping Fig

Ficus Pumila

FullUSDA 9–11
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia Nummularia 'Goldilocks') — featuring golden-yellow foliage

Perennial

Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia Nummularia 'Goldilocks'

FullUSDA 3–9
Creeping Mirror Plant (Coprosma X Kirkii) — It thrives in USDA zones 8-11, prefers well-drained soil, and enjoys full sun to partial shade

Ground cover

Creeping Mirror Plant

Coprosma X Kirkii

FullUSDA 9–11
Creeping Red Fescue, Red Fescue (Festuca Rubra) — making it an excellent choice for a range of landscaping designs, image 67

Grass

Creeping Red Fescue, Red Fescue

Festuca Rubra

FullUSDA 8–10
Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant (Ruschia Pulvinaris) — reaching up to 8 inches in height and spreading up to 24 inches wide

Ground cover

Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant

Ruschia Pulvinaris

FullUSDA 6–10
Creeping Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Mollis) — It features delicate pink blooms in spring

Shrub

Creeping Snowberry

Symphoricarpos Mollis

FullUSDA 3–8
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Calycinum) — ground cover for full or half or shade; hypericum calycinum is known to be resistant to deer

Ground cover

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B

Hypericum Calycinum

FullUSDA 6–10
Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B (Hypericum Prolificum) — Hypericum prolificum serves well as a ground cover

Ground cover

Creeping St. John's Wort, Aaron's B

Hypericum Prolificum

FullUSDA 3–8
Creeping Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens) — These berries are not only visually appealing but are edible and often used to flavor candies and teas; creeping

Ground cover

Creeping Wintergreen

Gaultheria Procumbens

FullUSDA 3–8
Creeping Wire Vine (Muehlenbecki Axillaris) — Tiny, inconspicuous flowers bloom in summer

Ground cover

Creeping Wire Vine

Muehlenbecki Axillaris

FullUSDA 8–10
Creme Brulee Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Creme Brulee') — Expect a mature size of about 18 to 24 inches in height and 24 inches in width, suited for USDA zones 5-9

Perennial

Creme Brulee Tickseed

Coreopsis 'Creme Brulee'

FullUSDA 4–9
Creosote Bush (Larrea Tridentata) — The Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata) is a resilient evergreen shrub, native to arid deserts of the Southwest

Shrub

Creosote Bush

Larrea Tridentata

FullUSDA 7–11
Crete Rockrose (Cistus Creticus) — commonly known as the Crete Rockrose

Perennial

Crete Rockrose

Cistus Creticus

FullUSDA 9–10
Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon Lanceolatus) — growing up to 3 inches long; bloom from spring through summer

Tree

Crimson Bottlebrush

Callistemon Lanceolatus

FullUSDA 9–10
Crimson Flare Esperanza (Tecoma Hybrid Crimson Flare) — The Crimson Flare Esperanza (Tecoma Hybrid 'Crimson Flare') is a vibrant shrub featuring trumpet-shaped

Shrub

Crimson Flare Esperanza

Tecoma Hybrid Crimson Flare

FullUSDA 7–11
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — although growth tends to slow as the tree matures.<br><br>Noted for its low maintenance requirements

Tree

Crimson King Maple

Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King'

FullUSDA 3–10
Crimson Passion Flower (Passiflora Vitifolia) — It requires a supportive structure like a trellis or fence to showcase its climbing habit; it's, image 69

Vine

Crimson Passion Flower

Passiflora Vitifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Crimson Pirate Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Crimson Pirate') — Its sword-like foliage forms an arching

Perennial

Crimson Pirate Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Crimson Pirate'

FullUSDA 5–11
Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy') — Growing 18-24 inches tall and wide, its thorny branches make it an excellent choice for

Shrub

Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'

FullUSDA 4–10
Crimson Scabious (Knautia Macedonica) — this hardy plant thrives in Zones 5-9

Perennial

Crimson Scabious

Knautia Macedonica

FullUSDA 2–10
Crimson Seedless Grape (Vitis Vinifera 'Crimson Seedless') — requiring a trellis or support structure for its vigorous 10-20 ft

Vine

Crimson Seedless Grape

Vitis Vinifera 'Crimson Seedless'

FullUSDA 5–9
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — ideal for Mediterranean or dry garden settings; native to the Mediterranean region

Shrub

Crimson-Spot Rockrose

Cistus Ladanifer

FullUSDA 8–10
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — is a charming succulent that adds a unique texture to garden compositions

Succulent

Crinkle-Leaf Plant

Adromischus Cristatus

FullUSDA 9–10
Crinodonna Lily (Amarcrinum Memoria-Corsii) — strap-like foliage that can reach a length of approximately 2 to 3 feet

Bulb

Crinodonna Lily

Amarcrinum Memoria-Corsii

FullUSDA 9–10

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