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Full-sun plants

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

4,470 plants

Croce Ice Plant (Malephora Crocea) — is a vibrant groundcover known for its succulent

Croce Ice Plant

Malephora Crocea

Full · Zones 8–11

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — 3 to 4 inches deep and about 2 to 3 inches apart; it's resistant to deer and other pests, image 203

Crocus

Crocus Vernus

Full · Zones 3–8

Crocus Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Crocus Rose') — The Rosa David Austin 'Crocus Rose' showcases creamy-yellow blooms exuding a light tea fragrance

Crocus Rose

Rosa David Austin 'Crocus Rose'

Full · Zones 6–11

Crown Of Thorns (Euphorbia Milii) — Euphoria milii, or Crown of Thorns, is a succulent perennial with woody, spiny stems

Crown Of Thorns

Euphorbia Milii

Full · Zones 9–11

Crown Of Thorns (Euphorbia Milii Var. Hislopii) — Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii var

Crown Of Thorns

Euphorbia Milii Var. Hislopii

Full · Zones 9–11

'Crystal Blue' Perennial Salvia (Salvia nemorosa) — information and resources

'Crystal Blue' Perennial Salvia

Salvia nemorosa

Full

Crystal Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum) — lime-green leaves covered in glistening

Crystal Ice Plant

Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum

Full · Zones 3–10

Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — typically reaching between 50 to 70 feet in height

Cucumber Tree

Magnolia Acuminata

Full · Zones 7–9

Culver's Root (Veronicastrum Virginicum) — Hardy in zones 3-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade, requiring well-drained soil

Culver's Root

Veronicastrum Virginicum

Full · Zones 3–8

Cunningham's White Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White') — The Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White' is a versatile evergreen shrub

Cunningham's White Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White'

Full · Zones 4–8

Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — Cup of Gold Vine (Solandra maxima)

Cup Of Gold Vine

Solandra Maxima

Full · Zones 9–10

Cupressina Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Cupressina') — The Cupressina Norway Spruce (Picea abies 'Cupressina') is a tall

Cupressina Norway Spruce

Picea Abies 'Cupressina'

Full · Zones 2–6

Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Ledifolius) — is a sturdy evergreen shrub or small tree

Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Ledifolius

Full · Zones 4–11

Curly Leaf Globe Willow (Salix Matsudana 'Tortuosa') — is an ornamental tree known for its twisted branches and vibrant green

Curly Leaf Globe Willow

Salix Matsudana 'Tortuosa'

Full · Zones 5–8

Curly Leaf Parsley (Petroselinum Crispum) — Curly Leaf Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a biennial herb with vibrant green, finely curled leaves

Curly Leaf Parsley

Petroselinum Crispum

Full · Zones 2–11

Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex 'Toffee Twist') — is a striking ornamental grass with twisting

Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge

Carex 'Toffee Twist'

Full · Zones 5–10

Current News™ Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) — is a compact Proven Winners® houseplant with dark green

Current News™ Nerve Plant

Fittonia albivenis

Full

Curry Plant (Helichrysum Italicum) — commonly known as Curry Plant

Curry Plant

Helichrysum Italicum

Full · Zones 8–11

Cushion Bush (Calocephalus Brownii) — The Cushion Bush (Calocephalus brownii) presents an intriguing silver to gray hue with its fine

Cushion Bush

Calocephalus Brownii

Full · Zones 9–10

Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia Polychroma) — Ideal for borders or rock gardens, its foliage turns red in fall, providing year-round interest

Cushion Spurge

Euphorbia Polychroma

Full · Zones 4–8

Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — boasting impressive spikes of star-shaped blue flowers

Cusick Camass

Camassia Cusickii

Full · Zones 3–8

Cutleaf Coneflower (Rudbeckia Laciniata) — Rudbeckia laciniata, or Cutleaf Coneflower, displays striking yellow petals surrounding a prominent green cone

Cutleaf Coneflower

Rudbeckia Laciniata

Full · Zones 4–10

Cut-Leaf Lilac (Syringa X Laciniata) — The Cut-leaf Lilac (Syringa x laciniata) is a distinct shrub boasting deeply lobed

Cut-Leaf Lilac

Syringa X Laciniata

Full · Zones 3–8

Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — is a striking deciduous shrub with deeply dissected leaves

Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac

Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata'

Full · Zones 3–10