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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds a splash of color to borders and shade gardens

Chinese Foxglove

Rehmannia Elata

Full · Zones 8–10

Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus Retusus) — The Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus retusus) is a striking

Chinese Fringe Tree

Chionanthus Retusus

Full · Zones 5–10

Chinese Globeflower (Trollius Chinensis) — globe-shaped blossoms in late spring-early summer

Chinese Globeflower

Trollius Chinensis

Full · Zones 3–9

Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — it provides robust urban tolerance and requires low maintenance

Chinese Hackberry

Celtis Sinensis

Full · Zones 6–10

Chinese Holly (Ilex Cornuta) — The Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta) is an evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded form

Chinese Holly

Ilex Cornuta

Full · Zones 7–10

Chinese Lilac (Syringa X Chinensis) — Prized for its fragrant, lavender-pink flowers that bloom in late spring, it offers an eye-catching display

Chinese Lilac

Syringa X Chinensis

Full · Zones 4–7

Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — fragrant flowers in shades from white to deep pink

Chinese Peony

Paeonia Lactiflora

Full · Zones 3–10

Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — It boasts elliptical leaves and clusters of white blossoms in spring, developing red fruit by fall

Chinese Photinia

Photinia Davidiana

Full · Zones 7–9

Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — The Chinese Photinia (Photinia serratifolia) thrives as an evergreen shrub or small tree

Chinese Photinia

Photinia Serratifolia

Full · Zones 7–11

Chinese Pistache (Pistacia Chinensis) — The Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis) is a resilient

Chinese Pistache

Pistacia Chinensis

Full · Zones 7–10

Chinese Pittosporum (Pittosporum Heterophyllum) — The Chinese Pittosporum (Pittosporum heterophyllum) is a robust

Chinese Pittosporum

Pittosporum Heterophyllum

Full · Zones 7–10

Chinese Redbud (Cercis Chinensis) — The Chinese Redbud (Cercis chinensis) is a spectacular spring bloomer

Chinese Redbud

Cercis Chinensis

Full · Zones 6–9

Chinese Sand Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Shinseiki') — The Pyrus pyrifolia 'Shinseiki' is a deciduous fruit tree, typically reaching 10-20 ft with an equal spread

Chinese Sand Pear

Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Shinseiki'

Full · Zones 4–8

Chinese Sedum (Sedum Tetractinum) — Chinese Sedum (Sedum tetractinum) is a fast-spreading perennial

Chinese Sedum

Sedum Tetractinum

Full · Zones 4–8

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar formosana) is a stately deciduous tree

Chinese Sweet Gum

Liquidambar Formosana

Full · Zones 7–9

Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica Sebifera) — Its leaves turn a vivid red-orange in fall, providing a striking display

Chinese Tallow Tree

Triadica Sebifera

Full · Zones 9–10

Chinese Trumpet Vine (Campsis X Tangliabuana) — The Chinese Trumpet Vine (Campsis x tagliabuana) is a vigorous climber

Chinese Trumpet Vine

Campsis X Tangliabuana

Full · Zones 4–10

Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a fast-growing, twining vine reaching 25-30 feet

Chinese Wisteria

Wisteria Sinensis

Full · Zones 5–10

Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — is a deciduous shrub with a broad

Chinese Witch Hazel

Hamamelis Mollis

Full · Zones 5–8

Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis 'Pallida') — is a captivating deciduous shrub with a broad

Chinese Witch Hazel

Hamamelis Mollis 'Pallida'

Full · Zones 5–8

Chinquapin Oak (Quercus Muehlenbergii) — is a sturdy deciduous tree

Chinquapin Oak

Quercus Muehlenbergii

Full · Zones 4–7

Chionoides Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Chionoides') — bell-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring

Chionoides Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Chionoides'

Full · Zones 4–7

Chitalpa (Chitalpa X Tashkentensis) — deciduous tree reaching heights of 20‚Äì30 ft

Chitalpa

Chitalpa X Tashkentensis

Full · Zones 9–10

Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) — Clusters of tube-shaped foliage reach up to 12-18 inches in height, offering a fresh green hue to any garden

Chives

Allium Schoenoprasum

Full · Zones 4–11