Full-Sun Perennial Flowers

At Garden Crossings, we hand-pick sun-loving perennials for reliable performance season after season. You’ll find varieties with bold blooms, interesting foliage, and long flowering windows that keep your garden looking great all summer. Plant them once and enjoy years of color, structure, and life in your sunniest beds!

Close-up of Color Spires® 'Pink Dawn' Perennial Salvia showcases tall, spiky purple-pink flower stems and green serrated leaves, standing out against a blurred garden background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.
A close-up of Arctic Fox™ Rose Foxglove (Digitalis), a classic cottage garden favorite, showing dense clusters of pink, bell-shaped flowers with lighter peach interiors and tiny speckles along a vertical green stem - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Close-up of Arctic Fox™ Rose Foxglove (Digitalis) with tall stalks of peach-pink tubular blooms and green leaves. This long-blooming perennial adds cottage charm, thriving in sunlight and complementing any garden with its stunning color - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Arctic Fox™ Rose Foxglove (Digitalis)

$18.99
$18.99

Top-dwon view of a vibrant cluster of Athena Gold™ False Sunflower (Heliopsis) perennial blooms bright yellow in a wood-mulched garden bed, with green leaves peeking below the dense flowers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Athena Gold™ False Sunflower (Heliopsis) is a bushy yellow perennial with bright daisy-like blooms above green leaves, thriving in a garden bed mulched with wood and surrounded by grass - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Athena Gold™ False Sunflower (Heliopsis)

$19.99
$19.99
Several large purple-blue Baroness Fookes™ Clematis flowers with pale yellow centers bloom among green leaves with ruffled petals with a reddish stripe - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Baroness Fookes™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99
A close-up of a 'Bartzella' Peony (Paeonia) in full bloom, showcasing its large yellow ruffled petals with orange tones at the center, set against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A large 'Bartzella' Peony (Paeonia) in full bloom displays pale yellow, delicately layered petals and yellow stamens, set against lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Bartzella' Peony (Paeonia)

$40.99
$40.99

A cluster of Bejewled® 'Dark Amethyst' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with vivid reddish-purple flowers and green stems thrives in a garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of tall, green Bejewled® 'Dark Amethyst' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with dense spikes of vibrant reddish-purple flowers grows in a garden bed, with more of these perennial pollinator plants visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Dark Amethyst' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$11.99
$18.99 $11.99
A garden bed of Bejeweled® 'Lavender Sapphires' Beardtongue (Penstemon) showcases tall green plants with clusters of vibrant purple blooms, petals scattered on the soil - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of tall, purple Bejeweled® 'Lavender Sapphires' Beardtongue (Penstemon) blooms in a mulched bed, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Lavender Sapphires' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$15.19
$18.99 $15.19
Clusters of tall, vibrant Bejeweled™ 'Pink Pearls' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with tubular pink blooms and green leaves add lush color to garden beds and attract pollinators, while fallen petals beautifully scatter across the soil - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of Bejeweled™ 'Pink Pearls' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with tubular pink blooms and green foliage in a garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Pink Pearls' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$14.24
$18.99 $14.24

Bejeweled™ 'Rose Rhinestones' Beardtongue (Penstemon) produces clusters of vibrant rose pink tubular blooms that grow densely amid lush green foliage, adding striking color to any perennial garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Bejeweled™ 'Rose Rhinestones' Beardtongue (Penstemon) features clusters of vibrant rose pink blooms with green stems and leaves, set against dark purple foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Rose Rhinestones' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$11.99
$18.99 $11.99

A dense clump of tall, slender, purple-tinted Blackhawk' Big Blue Stem Grass (Andropogon) grows in a garden with green grass and other plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of dark purple blades of Blackhawk' Big Blue Stem Grass (Andropogon) with yellowish pollen, set against a blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Blackhawks' Big Blue Stem Grass (Andropogon)

$17.99
$17.99
A close-up of the Blue Light® Clematis, a compact climbing vine with double purple blooms and pale yellow stamens, surrounded by green leaves and stems against a blurred brick wall background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Blue Light® Clematis is a compact climbing vine with clusters of light purple, layered flowers featuring green centers, all set against lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Roseville Farms

Blue Light® Clematis

$19.99
$19.99

A close-up of Boulevard® Abilene™ Clematis, a compact patio vine with lush green leaves, six delicate purple-pink petals, and a yellow center - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Boulevard® Abilene™ Clematis shows its six-petaled pink blooms with a yellow center, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Boulevard® Abilene™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99
Boulevard® Acropolis™ Clematis features vibrant magenta pink six-petaled blooms with pale yellow stamens, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The Boulevard® Acropolis™ Clematis features bright magenta-pink blooms with yellow centers set against lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Acropolis™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

A close-up of the Boulevard® Bernadine™ Clematis, featuring pale lavender blue pointed petals and a center of dark purple and white stamens, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's ClematisPale lavender-blue flowers with pointed petals and spiky purple centers bloom among green leaves, highlighting the striking beauty of the reblooming Boulevard® Bernadine™ Clematis - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Bernadine™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

A close-up of a pale, creamy white Boulevard® Corinne™ Clematis with pink streaks and beige stamens set against green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Corinne™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99
A close-up of a vibrant purple Boulevard® Diana's Delight™ Clematis with pointed petals, a pale yellow center, and green leaves surrounding the flower - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Boulevard® Diana's Delight™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

Boulevard® Edda Clematis features vibrant lavender-purple flowers with pointed petals and a pink center, thriving in sunlight among green leaves. This compact climber brings bold color and beauty to any garden setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A hand holds a vibrant Boulevard® Edda Clematis flower with six pointed petals and dark stamens, surrounded by green leaves and other lavender-purple blooms from this compact climbing variety - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Boulevard® Edda Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

A close-up of the Boulevard Ines Clematis shows vibrant purple petals and a cluster of pink and dark purple stamens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of the lavender Boulevard Ines Clematis in full bloom shows its pointed petals and detailed cente - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Boulevard® Ines Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

Close-up of vibrant magenta Boulevard® Issey™ Clematis flowers with striking yellow centers, set against lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Issey™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99
Two deep red flowers with pointed petals and bold purple stamens bloom among green leaves in sunlight, highlighting the beauty of the Boulevard® Nubia Clematis flowering vine - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant red Boulevard® Nubia Clematis flower displays large, pointed petals and white-tipped stamens at its center, surrounded by lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Boulevard® Nubia Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

The Boulevard® 'Olympia' Clematis features vibrant purple pointed blooms with creamy centers, surrounded by lush green leaves and a few closed buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of vibrant purple Boulevard® 'Olympia' Clematis blooms with large petals and pale yellow centers, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Olympia Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

Close-up of three vibrant purple Boulevard® Parisienne™ Clematis blooms with pointed petals and reddish centers, set against green leaves on this compact flowering vine - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two large, pale purple Boulevard® Parisienne™ Clematis flowers with pointed petals and spiky maroon-white centers bloom among green leaves on this compact flowering vine - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Parisienne Clematis

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Close-up of vibrant Boulevard® Ravel™ Clematis with delicate purple-blue blooms, dark centers, lush green leaves, and a single closed bud - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Boulevard® Ravel™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

The Boulevard® Rebecca™ Clematis is a deer-resistant plant featuring six large scarlet-red flowers with pale purple stamens, blooming amid green foliage and supported by bamboo stakes in your garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant magenta Boulevard® Rebecca™ Clematis flower with pointed petals and a white center blooms among green leaves in dappled sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Boulevard® Rebecca™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

Close-up of a large, pale lavender Boulevard® Samaritan Jo™ Clematis bloom with pointed purple-edged petals and yellow-tipped filaments at the center, set against blurred green leaves in the background - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's ClematisClose-up of pale purple Boulevard® Samaritan Jo™ Clematis flowers with pointed petals and yellow stamens, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Samaritan Jo Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

a bush of lavender full-sun perennial flowers in a field

Watch Your Perennials Thrive in Direct Sun

Heat-tolerant perennials form the backbone of a low-maintenance garden. They thrive in spots that receive six or more hours of direct sunlight each day. And unlike annuals, they return stronger every year. Their long lifespan makes these perennial plants one of the smartest investments for your landscape.

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Brighten Your Garden

From rose mallow to coneflower, our full-sun perennial flowers are ready to bring color (and with some species, pollinators) to your garden. Browse sun-loving perennials at Garden Crossings, personally selected for your growing needs and inspected for quality before shipping.

FAQs

These perennials need 6 or more hours of sunlight every day. This includes morning and afternoon hours. You should ideally place them away from large overhanging trees and deep shade structures so they can soak up the sun.

The rule of thumb is one deep watering per week so the plant develops deep, strong roots and an increased drought tolerance. Specific watering and soil needs can vary from species to species. Always check your plant’s information to set yourself up for success. You can also learn more on our guide to caring for your perennial plants, or from our gardening experts.

Coneflowers, catmint, and daylilies are among the best. They thrive in full sun and bloom beautifully with minimal maintenance. Make sure the perennials are hardy in your growing zone before choosing a species!