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Full Sun Flowers

“Full Sun” flowers are those that require at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive. These types of flowers are typically well-suited for open, sunny garden locations where they can receive plentiful light. Here are some popular full sun flowers:

  1. Marigolds (Tagetes spp.)
    • Bright, vibrant flowers in gold, orange, and red.
    • Easy to grow and excellent for borders and containers.
  2. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus)
    • Tall and striking with large, sunny blooms.
    • Great for creating a bold statement in gardens.
  3. Zinnias (Zinnia elegans)
    • Available in a variety of colors and sizes.
    • Ideal for cutting gardens, borders, and containers.
  4. Petunias (Petunia spp.)
    • Versatile with cascading blooms perfect for hanging baskets and ground covers.
    • Comes in many colors and patterns.
  5. Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
    • Fragrant and beautiful purple spikes.
    • Attracts pollinators and repels pests.
  6. Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan) (Rudbeckia hirta)
    • Daisylike flowers with vibrant yellow petals and dark centers.
    • Hardy and great for mass plantings.
  7. Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
    • Showy, daisy-like flowers with a distinctive cone center.
    • Attracts pollinators and is drought-tolerant.
  8. Salvia (Salvia spp.)
    • Spiky flowers that come in blues, purples, reds, and more.
    • Excellent for borders and pollinator gardens.
  9. Lantana (Lantana camara)
    • Clusters of small flowers in various bright colors.
    • Hardy, heat-tolerant, and great for attracting butterflies.
  10. Blanket Flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora)
    • Daisylike flowers with red, orange, and yellow tones.
    • Long-blooming and drought-tolerant.
  11. Sedum (Sedum spp.)
    • Succulent plants with star-shaped flowers.
    • Great for rock gardens and low water landscapes.
  12. Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.)
    • Cheerful, bright yellow flowers.
    • Long blooming and easy to care for.

When planting full sun flowers, it’s essential to prepare the soil well by ensuring it has good drainage and is enriched with organic matter, like compost. Regular watering, especially during dry spells, and occasional fertilizing (following specific plant requirements) will also help these flowers thrive in a sunny garden.