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Full-sun plants

Plants that thrive in full sun, for hot, open, south-facing sites.

4,470 plants

Cajeput (Melaleuca Quinquenervia) — a striking evergreen tree

Cajeput

Melaleuca Quinquenervia

Full · Zones 9–11

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — commonly known as Calamint

Calamint

Calamintha Nepeta

Full · Zones 3–10

Calamondin Orange (Citrofortunella Mitis) — The Calamondin Orange (Citrofortunella mitis) is a compact

Calamondin Orange

Citrofortunella Mitis

Full · Zones 9–11

Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) — commonly known as pot marigold

Calendula

Calendula Officinalis

Full · Zones 3–10

Caley's Banksia (Banksia Caleyi) — Banksia caleyi, commonly known as Caley's Banksia, is an alluring shrub reaching up to 10 feet in height

Caley's Banksia

Banksia Caleyi

Full · Zones 9–11

Calibanus (Calibanus Hookeri) — The Calibanus hookeri is a robust

Calibanus

Calibanus Hookeri

Full · Zones 8–11

California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — The California Ash, Fraxinus dipetala, is a deciduous tree indigenous to California's foothills

California Ash

Fraxinus Dipetala

Full · Zones 6–10

California Aster (Lessingia Filaginifolia) — This sun-loving aster thrives in dry conditions, reaching 1-3 feet in height with a similar spread

California Aster

Lessingia Filaginifolia

Full · Zones 8–11

California Bay (Umbellularia Californica) — The California Bay, Umbellularia californica, is a versatile evergreen tree native to coastal forests

California Bay

Umbellularia Californica

Full · Zones 8–11

California Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — Eschscholzia californica var

California Beach Poppy

Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima

Full · Zones 9–9

California Bentgrass (Agrostis Densiflora) — California Bentgrass (Agrostis densiflora) is a fine-textured

California Bentgrass

Agrostis Densiflora

Full · Zones 9–10

California Black Oak (Quercus Kelloggii) — The California Black Oak, or Quercus kelloggii, is a deciduous tree native to the western U.S

California Black Oak

Quercus Kelloggii

Full · Zones 6–11

California Brittlebush (Encelia Californica 'El Dorado') — is a drought-tolerant perennial thriving in USDA zones 8-10

California Brittlebush

Encelia Californica 'El Dorado'

Full · Zones 9–10

California Buckeye (Aesculus Californica) — typically growing 13-39 feet tall

California Buckeye

Aesculus Californica

Full · Zones 8–10

California Buckwheat (Eriogonum Fasciculatum) — commonly known as California Buckwheat

California Buckwheat

Eriogonum Fasciculatum

Full · Zones 9–10

California Buttercup (Ranunculus Californicus) — commonly called California Buttercup

California Buttercup

Ranunculus Californicus

Full · Zones 9–10

California Coffeeberry (Frangula Californica) — with mature dimensions of 6-8 feet in height and spread

California Coffeeberry

Frangula Californica

Full · Zones 8–10

California Concord Grape (Vitis Labrusca 'California Concord') — is a robust deciduous vine

California Concord Grape

Vitis Labrusca 'California Concord'

Full · Zones 7–10

California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — The California Copper Leaf, Acalypha californica, is a native perennial shrub standing 1.5-3 ft tall

California Copper Leaf

Acalypha Californica

Full · Zones 8–11

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils

California Cudweed

Pseudognaphalium Californicum

Full · Zones 8–10

California Desert Milkweed (Asclepias Erosa) — The California Desert Milkweed (Asclepias erosa)

California Desert Milkweed

Asclepias Erosa

Full · Zones 8–11

California Evening Primrose (Oenothera californica) — The California Primrose (Oenothera californica) is a drought-tolerant perennial

California Evening Primrose

Oenothera californica

Full · Zones 9–10

California False Indigo Bush (Amorpha Californica) — The California False Indigo Bush (Amorpha californica) is a North American native

California False Indigo Bush

Amorpha Californica

Full · Zones 6–10

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — waxy fronds extending 3-6 ft

California Fan Palm

Washingtonia Filifera

Full · Zones 8–10