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 the ‘Inca Magic’ Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria), a vibrant long-blooming perennial, with white petals marked in bold magenta and yellow, set against green foliage and unopened buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A potted 'Inca Magic' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) with white and purple blooms, green leaves, and a dark plastic pot - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

'Inca Magic' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

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A close-up of vibrant purple and pink 'Inca Noble' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) flowers with speckled markings, blooming among green leaves and blurred garden flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A black pot with lush green leaves and vibrant purple 'Inca Noble' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) flowers, set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Gulley Greenhouse. Decorative pot not included.

'Inca Noble' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

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Close-up of an 'Inca Ocean' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) in bloom, showing pink and purple petals with speckled yellow and dark markings, surrounded by green leaves and additional cut flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A black pot brimming with lush green leaves and vibrant purple 'Inca Ocean' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) featuring white and yellow markings, set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Gulley Greenhouse. Decorative pot not included.

'Inca Ocean' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

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A close-up of 'Inca Sundance' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria), a long-blooming perennial with pale yellow petals streaked with red and pink, set among green leaves and buds in a garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A black pot displays 'Inca Sundance' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) with vibrant yellow and pale pink blooms and lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

'Inca Sundance' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

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A close-up of the 'Jackmanii Superba' Clematis, a late-season bloomer with five rich purple petals and yellow stamens at its center, set against a softly blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

'Jackmanii Superba' Clematis

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Several large, vibrant purple flowers with pointed petals and yellow centers bloom on 'Jackmanii' Clematis vines, surrounded by green leaves—creating a striking focal point for vertical gardens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant purple 'Jackmanii' Clematis flower with four broad petals and a yellow-white center blooms among green vines and stems in a vertical garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Jackmanii' Clematis

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A clump of 'Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis) with feathery tan plumes and green leaves grows in a garden, with blurred plants, houses, and a cloudy sky in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.'Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis) displays feathery tan seed heads in a garden bed with mulch and green plants, set against a backdrop of a building and trees - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis)

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A close-up of 'Karley Rose' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) swaying in the sunlit field, its tall feathery plumes softly illuminated as a building and trees blur in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA dense clump of 'Karley Rose' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) displays long, narrow green leaves and fuzzy tan-purple flower spikes outdoors, with blurred purple flowers in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Karley Rose' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum)

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A close-up of the vibrant pink 'Kilian Donahue' Clematis, a repeat bloomer with six white-edged petals and cream stamens, set against softly blurred green leaves and soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The 'Kilian Donahue' Clematis features vibrant purple and magenta six-petaled blooms with white centers, green leaves, and buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Kilian Donahue' Clematis

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Tall stalks of 'Kobold' Blazing Star (Liatris) bloom among green grass and foliage in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Kobold' Blazing Star (Liatris)

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A cluster of vibrant 'Leading Lady Amethyst' Bee Balm (Monarda) flowers with spiky purple petals and lush green foliage, densely grouped in a garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Leading Lady Amethyst' Bee Balm (Monarda)

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Clusters of vibrant pink 'Leading Lady Orchid' Bee Balm (Monarda) flowers with spiky petals bloom against a blurred green background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of a cluster of vibrant, spiky purple 'Leading Lady Orchid' Bee Balm (Monarda) blooms with green leaves rises from the soil, standing out against bare earth - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Leading Lady Orchid' Bee Balm (Monarda)

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'Leading Lady Pink' Bee Balm (Monarda) features clusters of vibrant pink, spiky-petaled flowers that stand out among green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.'Leading Lady Pink' Bee Balm (Monarda) features vibrant pink, fringed petals and lush green leaves, growing densely in the garden against a blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Leading Lady Pink' Bee Balm (Monarda)

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Clusters of bright magenta 'Leading Lady Plum' Bee Balm (Monarda) with spiky petals bloom among dark green leaves. Dew or raindrops shimmer on some petals, and a few small insects are visible on the vibrant flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of a single vibrant 'Leading Lady Plum' Bee Balm (Monarda) showcases spiky, magenta petals and green leaves in the background, with the flower standing out against the lush foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Leading Lady Plum' Bee Balm (Monarda)

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A compact perennial, 'Leading Lady Razzberry' Bee Balm (Monarda) features dense clusters of bright pink, spiky-petaled flowers and green foliage, thriving beautifully in a garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Top-down view of spiky magenta blooms, 'Leading Lady Razzberry' Bee Balm (Monarda) is a compact perennial with dense clusters of vibrant flowers and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Leading Lady Razzberry' Bee Balm (Monarda)

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‘Lemon Purrfection’ Catmint (Nepeta) with clusters of small purple flowers planted in a mulched bed with blurred grass in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of a cluster of vibrant yellow-green 'Lemon Purrfection' Catmint (Nepeta), a drought-tolerant perennial, displays numerous small purple flowers blooming with grass and soil visible in the garden background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Lemon Purrfection' Catmint (Nepeta)

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A close-up of vibrant 'Little Adder' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache) showcases its purple flower spike with small blossoms and green, serrated leaves, set against a background of blurred compact hyssop flowers and foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up of 'Little Adder' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache) featuring spiky purple blossoms and green serrated leaves, with similar flowering plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Little Adder' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache)

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A cluster of vibrant golden yellow 'Little Goldstar' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) flowers with dark centers is surrounded by lush green foliage and tall grasses, with a patch of pale pink flowers in the lower left corner - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of golden yellow 'Little Goldstar' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) blooms among green foliage and tall ornamental grasses, adding vibrant color to the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Little Goldstar' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

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A cluster of 'Little Henry' Brown-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) blooms in the sun, displaying yellow petals with brown centers amid green leaves. A white fence and blurred pink flowers are in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of vibrant 'Little Henry' Brown-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) flowers with yellow and brown petals, surrounded by green leaves and highlighted by sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Little Henry' Brown-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

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A garden bed featuring the vibrant red tubular blooms and lush green foliage of 'Little Redhead' Spigelia, surrounded by mulch and background shrubs - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of 'Little Redhead' Spigelia, a striking native perennial densely covered with clusters of crimson red tubular flowers and pointed green leaves. Its colorful blooms stand out beautifully against a softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Little Redhead' Spigelia

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Compact ornamental 'Little Zebra' Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) with long, thin yellow-green striped leaves forms a dense clump, surrounded by blooming pink and red flowers in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense clump of 'Little Zebra' Maiden Grass (Miscanthus), this compact ornamental grass has thin green leaves with yellow stripes, standing out against a blurred backdrop of darker foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Little Zebra' Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)

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Close-up of 'Magenta Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox in full bloom, showcasing clusters of vibrant magenta flowers with five petals and yellow centers, set among green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of bright pink 'Magenta Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox blooms amid green leaves; - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Magenta Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox

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A 'Major Wheeler' Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera) climbs a beige wooden building, its green leaves and clusters of red, trumpet-shaped flowers creating a vibrant display against the shingled roof - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Major Wheeler' Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera)

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Top-down view of orange tubular flowers bloom atop green stems on drought-tolerant 'Mango Tango' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache), surrounded by lush foliage for vibrant color in the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of 'Mango Tango' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache) with tall stems, tubular orange flowers, and green leaves, ideal for brightening garden beds and attracting hummingbirds - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Mango Tango' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache)

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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!