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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Corsican Hellebore (Helleborus Argutifolius) — The Corsican Hellebore (Helleborus argutifolius) is an evergreen perennial

Corsican Hellebore

Helleborus Argutifolius

Full · Zones 5–9

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii) is a low-growing

Corsican Mint

Mentha Requienii

Full · Zones 6–9

Corsican Stonecrop (Sedum Dasyphyllum 'Minor') — tiny bluish-green foliage that becomes tinged with purple in full sun

Corsican Stonecrop

Sedum Dasyphyllum 'Minor'

Full · Zones 4–10

Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') — Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') is an ornamental perennial with

Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'

Full · Zones 4–9

Costa Rican Butterfly Vine (Dalechampia Dioscoreifolia) — is a captivating evergreen climber with heart-shaped leaves

Costa Rican Butterfly Vine

Dalechampia Dioscoreifolia

Full · Zones 10–11

Cotton Top Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus Polycephalus) — The Cotton Top Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus polycephalus) thrives in desert climates

Cotton Top Barrel Cactus

Echinocactus Polycephalus

Full · Zones 9–11

Coulter Pine, Bigcone Pine (Pinus Coulteri) — Pinus coulteri, known as the Coulter or Bigcone Pine, is a robust conifer native to coastal California

Coulter Pine, Bigcone Pine

Pinus Coulteri

Full · Zones 7–10

Cow Itch Tree (Lagunaria Patersonii) — Reaching heights of 40-50 feet with a spread of 10-15 feet

Cow Itch Tree

Lagunaria Patersonii

Full · Zones 9–10

Cow's Tail Pine (Cephalotaxus Harringtonia 'Duke Gardens') — is an evergreen shrub with rich

Cow's Tail Pine

Cephalotaxus Harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

Full · Zones 6–9

Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear (Opuntia Lindheimeri) — commonly known as Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear

Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear

Opuntia Lindheimeri

Full · Zones 9–10

Coyote Mint (Monardella Villosa) — Monardella villosa, commonly known as Coyote Mint, is a fragrant, herbaceous perennial native to California

Coyote Mint

Monardella Villosa

Full · Zones 6–10

Cranberry Cupcake Double Coneflower (Echinacea 'Cranberry Cupcake') — entices with deep cranberry-pink

Cranberry Cupcake Double Coneflower

Echinacea 'Cranberry Cupcake'

Full · Zones 3–8

Cranesbill (Pelargonium hortorum) — The Red Geranium (Pelargonium spp.)

Cranesbill

Pelargonium hortorum

Full · Zones 9–10

Cranesbill (Geranium 'Orkney Pink') — The Geranium 'Orkney Pink' is a robust

Cranesbill

Geranium 'Orkney Pink'

Full · Zones 5–8

Cranesbill (Geranium 'Bertie Crug') — Perfect for borders and rock gardens

Cranesbill

Geranium 'Bertie Crug'

Full · Zones 5–8

Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica) — The Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a versatile, flowering shrub/small tree, thriving in USDA zones 7-9

Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica

Full · Zones 7–10

Crater Lake Blue, Speedwell (Veronica Latifolium 'Crater Lake Blue') — or Crater Lake Blue Speedwell

Crater Lake Blue, Speedwell

Veronica Latifolium 'Crater Lake Blue'

Full · Zones 4–8

'Crater Lake' Hybrid Spring Phlox (Phlox hybrid) — information and resources

'Crater Lake' Hybrid Spring Phlox

Phlox hybrid

Full

Crater Lake Phlox (Phlox 'Crater Lake') — The Phlox 'Crater Lake' boasts vivid blue-violet flowers clustered atop 8-12 inch stems

Crater Lake Phlox

Phlox 'Crater Lake'

Full · Zones 3–8

'Creamy Calico' Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) — It grows 16-18 inches tall and spreads 24-28 inches wide

'Creamy Calico' Threadleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis verticillata

Full

Creek Dogwood (Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis) — Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea ssp

Creek Dogwood

Cornus Sericea Ssp. Occidentalis

Full · Zones 3–6

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — Carex amphibola, commonly known as Creek Sedge, is a versatile perennial grass

Creek Sedge

Carex Amphibola

Full · Zones 3–9

Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia spinescens) is a hardy groundcover ideal for low-water landscapes

Creeping Australian Saltbush

Rhagodia Spinescens

Full · Zones 7–10

Creeping Baby's Breath (Gypsophila Repens) — adding a soft texture to garden edges

Creeping Baby's Breath

Gypsophila Repens

Full · Zones 3–8