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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

Croce Ice Plant (Malephora Crocea) — is a vibrant groundcover known for its succulent

Ground cover

Croce Ice Plant

Malephora Crocea

FullUSDA 8–11
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — is a herald of spring with cup-shaped; plant corms 3-4 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart, image 94

Bulb

Crocus

Crocus Vernus

FullUSDA 3–8
Crocus Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Crocus Rose') — This shrub rose reaches a modest height and spread of roughly 3 to 4 feet; blooming from late spring to fall

Shrub

Crocus Rose

Rosa David Austin 'Crocus Rose'

FullUSDA 6–11
Crown Of Thorns (Euphorbia Milii) — this drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Shrub

Crown Of Thorns

Euphorbia Milii

FullUSDA 9–11
Crown Of Thorns (Euphorbia Milii Var. Hislopii) — Typically reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet with a similar spread

Shrub

Crown Of Thorns

Euphorbia Milii Var. Hislopii

FullUSDA 9–11
'Crystal Blue' Perennial Salvia (Salvia nemorosa) — information and resources

'Crystal Blue' Perennial Salvia

Salvia nemorosa

Full
Crystal Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum) — succulent with pink and white blooms; the plant will flourish and spread rapidly, image 71

Succulent

Crystal Ice Plant

Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum

FullUSDA 3–10
Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — with a spread of 25 to 35 feet at maturity; oblong leaves and a late spring to early summer blooming period

Tree

Cucumber Tree

Magnolia Acuminata

FullUSDA 7–9
Culver's Root (Veronicastrum Virginicum) — Consider incorporating this dignified beauty in rain gardens or naturalized areas; scientifically named

Perennial

Culver's Root

Veronicastrum Virginicum

FullUSDA 3–8
Cunningham's White Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White') — symmetrical appearance.<br><br>Its leaves

Broadleaf Evergreen

Cunningham's White Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White'

FullUSDA 4–8
Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — Its glossy, oval leaves span 4-6 inches in length; gold flowers in the garden

Vine

Cup Of Gold Vine

Solandra Maxima

FullUSDA 9–10
Cupressina Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Cupressina') — It reaches up to 30 feet in height and 5-6 feet in width, with dense, dark green needles

Conifer

Cupressina Norway Spruce

Picea Abies 'Cupressina'

FullUSDA 2–6
Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Ledifolius) — or a natural backdrop for lower-growing perennials and grasses

Shrub

Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Ledifolius

FullUSDA 4–11
Curly Leaf Globe Willow (Salix Matsudana 'Tortuosa') — This fast-growing willow reaches up to 30 feet in height and spreads approximately 15 feet

Tree

Curly Leaf Globe Willow

Salix Matsudana 'Tortuosa'

FullUSDA 5–8
Curly Leaf Parsley (Petroselinum Crispum) — with its scientific name Petroselinum crispum; to encourage new growth and maintain its compact shape, image 50

Herb

Curly Leaf Parsley

Petroselinum Crispum

FullUSDA 2–11
Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex 'Toffee Twist') — This perennial averages 18-24 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches

Grass

Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge

Carex 'Toffee Twist'

FullUSDA 5–10
Current News™ Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) — is a compact Proven Winners® houseplant with dark green

Current News™ Nerve Plant

Fittonia albivenis

Full
Curry Plant (Helichrysum Italicum) — button-like flowers which contrast nicely against its silver foliage -- a delightful spectacle for visitors

Ground cover

Curry Plant

Helichrysum Italicum

FullUSDA 8–11
Cushion Bush (Calocephalus Brownii) — Requiring little maintenance apart from occasional trimming to keep its shape

Perennial

Cushion Bush

Calocephalus Brownii

FullUSDA 9–10
Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — It is also drought-tolerant once established; perennial with yellow blooms, image 79

Perennial

Cushion Spurge

Euphorbia Polychroma

FullUSDA 4–8
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — the Cusick Camass is low-maintenance

Bulb

Cusick Camass

Camassia Cusickii

FullUSDA 3–8
Cutleaf Coneflower (Rudbeckia Laciniata) — attracting butterflies and birds while being deer resistant; <br><br>Equipped with distinctive, image 62

Perennial

Cutleaf Coneflower

Rudbeckia Laciniata

FullUSDA 4–10
Cut-Leaf Lilac (Syringa X Laciniata) — The Cut-leaf Lilac (Syringa x laciniata) is a distinct shrub boasting deeply lobed

Shrub

Cut-Leaf Lilac

Syringa X Laciniata

FullUSDA 3–8
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — Drought-tolerant and adaptable, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in zones 4-8

Shrub

Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac

Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata'

FullUSDA 3–10

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