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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Coast Aster (Symphyotrichum Chilense) — is a perennial North American native

Coast Aster

Symphyotrichum Chilense

Full · Zones 9–11

Coast Banksia (Banksia Integrifolia) — Coast Banksia (Banksia integrifolia) is a robust

Coast Banksia

Banksia Integrifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — Casuarina stricta, commonly called Coast Beefwood, is an evergreen tree native to Australia

Coast Beefwood

Casuarina stricta

Full · Zones 9–10

Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — Quercus agrifolia, commonly known as the Coast Live Oak, is an evergreen oak native to California

Coast Live Oak

Quercus agrifolia

Full · Zones 8–10

Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) — The Coast Redwood, Sequoia sempervirens, is the world's tallest tree species, reaching over 350 feet in height

Coast Redwood

Sequoia sempervirens

Full · Zones 7–10

Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — The Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) exudes hardiness and elegance with its needle-like

Coast Rosemary

Westringia fruticosa

Full · Zones 9–10

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) is an evergreen shrub

Coast Silktassel

Garrya elliptica

Full · Zones 9–10

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia (Encelia californica) — Encelia californica, commonly known as the Coast Sunflower, is an evergreen shrub native to California

Coast Sunflower, Coast Encelia

Encelia californica

Full · Zones 8–10

Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — is a perennial succulent reaching 12-18 inches in height and width

Cobweb Spiderwort

Tradescantia Sillamontana

Full · Zones 6–10

Cockscomb (Celosia Plumosa) — is a striking annual known for plume-like flowers

Cockscomb

Celosia Plumosa

Full · Zones 2–11

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — is a striking ornamental with vibrant red blossoms that erupt in spring and summer

Cockspur Coral Tree

Erythrina Crista-Galli

Full · Zones 10–10

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — It features a 15-30 ft height with an equal spread

Cockspur Hawthorn

Crataegus Crus-Galli

Full · Zones 5–9

Cocoon Plant (Senecio Haworthii) — The Cocoon Plant or Senecio haworthii is a distinctive

Cocoon Plant

Senecio Haworthii

Full · Zones 9–10

Coffeeberry (Rhamnus Californica) — enriches landscapes with its evergreen foliage and native Californian roots

Coffeeberry

Rhamnus Californica

Full · Zones 9–10

Colorado Blue Columbine (Aquilegia Caerulea) — Aquilegia caerulea, or Colorado Blue Columbine, is a perennial native to the Rocky Mountains

Colorado Blue Columbine

Aquilegia Caerulea

Full · Zones 3–10

Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Glauca') — The Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens 'Glauca') is a majestic evergreen

Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea Pungens 'Glauca'

Full · Zones 2–6

Colorado Spruce (Picea Pungens) — The Colorado Spruce, or Picea pungens, is a majestic, pyramidal conifer exuding a stately presence

Colorado Spruce

Picea Pungens

Full · Zones 2–6

Colorata Agave (Agave Colorata) — native to Northwestern Mexico

Colorata Agave

Agave Colorata

Full · Zones 8–11

Columnar English Oak (Quercus Robur 'Fastigiata') — upright tree with dense branches forming a narrow column

Columnar English Oak

Quercus Robur 'Fastigiata'

Full · Zones 4–8

Commemoration Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum 'Commemoration') — chosen for its resilience and vibrant fall foliage

Commemoration Sugar Maple

Acer Saccharum 'Commemoration'

Full · Zones 3–8

Common Aubrieta (Aubrieta Deltoidea) — This groundcover boasts lush evergreen foliage with small, delta-shaped leaves

Common Aubrieta

Aubrieta Deltoidea

Full · Zones 5–7

Common Catalpa (Catalpa Bignonioides) — The Common Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) is a deciduous tree known for its broad

Common Catalpa

Catalpa Bignonioides

Full · Zones 5–9

Common Columbine, European Columbin (Aquilegia Vulgaris 'Nora Barlow') — Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow,' also known as Common or European Columbine

Common Columbine, European Columbin

Aquilegia Vulgaris 'Nora Barlow'

Full · Zones 3–9

Common Columbine, European Columbin (Aquilegia Vulgaris) — nodding blooms in various hues

Common Columbine, European Columbin

Aquilegia Vulgaris

Full · Zones 3–9