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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

'Cheyenne Sky' Red Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum) — Proven Winners - Prairie Winds® 'Cheyenne Sky' - Red Switch Grass - Panicum virgatum tan plant details

'Cheyenne Sky' Red Switch Grass

Panicum virgatum

Full

Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower (Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit') — boasts rich hues ranging from crimson to gold

Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit'

Full · Zones 3–9

Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — Maturing around 1-1.5 feet tall and wide

Chia

Salvia Columbariae

Full · Zones 9–10

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — commonly known as Chiapas Sage

Chiapas Sage

Salvia Chiapensis

Full · Zones 8–10

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — The Chilean Firetree (Embothrium coccineum)

Chilean Firetree

Embothrium Coccineum

Full · Zones 7–10

Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis 'Phoenix') — The Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis 'Phoenix') is a hardy

Chilean Mesquite

Prosopis 'Phoenix'

Full · Zones 8–11

Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis Chilensis) — The Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis chilensis) is a drought-tolerant

Chilean Mesquite

Prosopis Chilensis

Full · Zones 8–11

Chilean Myrtle (Luma Apiculata) — commonly known as the Chilean myrtle

Chilean Myrtle

Luma Apiculata

Full · Zones 9–10

Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — The Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum crispum)

Chilean Potato Vine

Solanum Crispum

Full · Zones 9–10

Chilean Wine Palm (Jubaea Chilensis) — robust evergreen notable for its stout trunk

Chilean Wine Palm

Jubaea Chilensis

Full · Zones 8–10

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — is a deciduous tree that reaches 30-50 feet in height with a spread of about 20-30 feet

Chinaberry

Melia Azedarach

Full · Zones 8–10

China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — Its lance-shaped, blue-green leaves add a unique texture, while the conical form exudes elegance

China Fir

Cunninghamia Lanceolata

Full · Zones 7–9

China Girl Tulip (Tulipa Viridiflora 'China Girl') — commonly known as China Girl Tulip

China Girl Tulip

Tulipa Viridiflora 'China Girl'

Full · Zones 3–9

China Pinks (Dianthus Chinensis) — clove-scented blossoms on compact foliage

China Pinks

Dianthus Chinensis

Full · Zones 6–9

China Rose (Rosa Chinensis 'Mutabilis') — commonly known as China Rose

China Rose

Rosa Chinensis 'Mutabilis'

Full · Zones 6–11

Chindo Sweet Viburnum (Viburnum 'Chindo') — The Chindo Sweet Viburnum (Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo') is a lush

Chindo Sweet Viburnum

Viburnum 'Chindo'

Full · Zones 6–8

Chinese Abelia (Abelia Chinensis) — Mature at 4-6 feet high with a similar spread, it requires full sun to partial shade

Chinese Abelia

Abelia Chinensis

Full · Zones 5–10

Chinese Astilbe (Astilbe Chinensis 'Pumila') — Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila' is a compact perennial known for its vigorous growth and dense

Chinese Astilbe

Astilbe Chinensis 'Pumila'

Full · Zones 4–9

Chinese Chestnut (Castanea Mollissima) — The Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) is a hardy deciduous tree

Chinese Chestnut

Castanea Mollissima

Full · Zones 4–8

Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — The Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia subcostata) is a graceful

Chinese Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

Full · Zones 7–10

Chinese Dogwood (Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis) — consider incorporating the Chinese Dogwood

Chinese Dogwood

Cornus Kousa Var. Chinensis

Full · Zones 5–8

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — The Chinese Elm, or Ulmus parvifolia, is prized for its intricate bark and fine-textured foliage

Chinese Elm

Ulmus Parvifolia

Full · Zones 7–10

Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria Bipinnata) — with its spreading canopy reaching up to 35 feet high and equally wide

Chinese Flame Tree

Koelreuteria Bipinnata

Full · Zones 8–10

Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — adds a splash of color with its sky-blue blooms and contrasting white eye

Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Cynoglossum Amabile

Full · Zones 3–10