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 vibrant cluster of 'Purple Emperor' Coneflower (Echinacea) with dark centers blooms in a garden bed among green leaves and other butterfly-attracting plants basking in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Side view of 'Purple Emperor' Coneflower (Echinacea) blooms with dark centers in a garden, surrounded by ornamental grasses and other colorful, butterfly-attracting flowers under bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Purple Emperor' Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Spikes of 'Purple Passion' Hybrid Bee Delphinium feature deep purple blooms with white centers above lush green foliage. Some top buds stay unopened - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Tall spikes of 'Purple Passion' Hybrid Bee Delphinium with vibrant purple blooms and white centers rise above green, deeply lobed foliage, creating a stunning perennial display perfect for cut flowers. A blurred tree and fence provide a peaceful backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Purple Passion' Hybrid Bee Delphinium

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Close-up of a cluster of small, five-petaled 'Purple Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox flowers in purple and pink shades with dark centers and green foliage densely packed in bright natural light - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant cluster of 'Purple Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox blooms densely in a garden bed, featuring green leaves and brown mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Purple Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox

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Close-up of several blooming 'Purring Tiger' Siberian Iris with vibrant yellow petals marked by dark purple veins and centers, set against a blurred natural background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of 'Purring Tiger' Siberian Iris blooms with purple and yellow petals and green stems grows in a mulched garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Purring Tiger' Siberian (Iris)

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A close-up of a 'Queen Alexander' Oriental Poppy (Papaver) shows its luminous pink petals with bold black markings, framed by lush green, fern-like foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of tall, pink 'Queen Alexander' Oriental Poppy (Papaver) flowers with feathery green foliage thrives in a perennial garden bed, accented by mulch, rich greenery, and yellow blossoms in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Queen Alexandra' Oriental Poppy (Papaver)

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Three large, pink 'Radiant Rose' Hollyhock (Alcea) perennial flowers with pale yellow centers bloom vertically on a green stem, surrounded by broad, textured leaves and lush dark green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Swift GreenhousesClose-up of 'Radiant Rose' Hollyhock (Alcea) flower with vibrant pink petals, a yellow center, and detailed veining, set against lush green leaves and other perennials in the background - Photo Courtesy of Swift Greenhouses

'Radiant Rose' Hollyhock (Alcea)

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Close-up of Ragin Cajun' Spigelia features dense clusters of bright red and yellow tubular flowers and pointed green leaves, creating a striking hummingbird plant in the garden with blurred foliage in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of 'Ragin Cajun' Spigelia, a native perennial prized for attracting hummingbirds, displays upright bright red flower spikes amid other blooms in a vibrant garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Ragin Cajun' Spigelia

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Clusters of vibrant purple 'Rapido Blue' Bellflower (Campanula) bloom in a sunlit garden bed with lush green leaves, grass, and dark soil visible beneath - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-uip of 'Rapido Blue' Bellflower (Campanula) features purple, bell-shaped blooms above green foliage with several buds. Long, pointed leaves with green and yellow stripes add contrast in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Rapido Blue' Bellflower (Campanula)

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A 'Rapido White' Bellflower (Campanula) displays white bell-shaped blooms and green foliage in a sunny garden bed, with taller green plants behind - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of white, bell-shaped 'Rapido White' Bellflower (Campanula) blooms with yellow-green centers and buds, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Rapido White' Bellflower (Campanula)

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A close-up of the 'Raspberry Eclipse' Daylily (Hemerocallis) shows ruffled yellow edges and a yellow center, surrounded by green leaves and buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of the 'Raspberry Eclipse' Daylily (Hemerocallis) shows ruffled pinkish-purple petals edged in yellow, blooming amid green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Raspberry Eclipse' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

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Close-up of 'Raspberry Splash' Lungwort (Pulmonaria), a shade-loving plant featuring clusters of pink and purple trumpet-shaped flowers above elongated green leaves with white spots - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of small pink and purple flowers bloom among green leaves with white spots, highlighting the unique foliage of ‘Raspberry Splash’ Lungwort (Pulmonaria - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Raspberry Splash' Lungwort (Pulmonaria)

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Close-up of ‘Rays For Days’ False Sunflower (Heliopsis) features bright yellow double blooms with dense, layered petals set against lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A thriving clump of Rays For Days' False Sunflower (Heliopsis) displays bright yellow blooms and lush green leaves in a mulched, pollinator-friendly garden, set against a backdrop of grass - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Rays For Days' False Sunflower (Heliopsis)

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A close-up of the vibrant 'Rebecca Cawthorne' Perennial Violet (Viola) showcases its purple and white blooms with green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of 'Rebecca Cawthorne' Perennial Violet (Viola) with ruffled petals in shades of deep violet, lavender, and creamy yellow-white, accented by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Rebecca Cawthorne' Perennial Violet (Viola)

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'Red Lark' Hybrid Delphinium displays tall, bright pink-red blooms above green foliage beside a blue glass bottle sculpture set off by white and coral-red perennials in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.In a garden bed, 'Red Lark' Hybrid Delphinium blooms with vibrant, layered petals rise above green foliage and mulch. A house partially visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Red Lark' Hybrid Delphinium

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Close-up of 'Rhapsody' Clematis, a blue flowering vine with pointed purple petals and yellow centers among green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

'Rhapsody' Clematis

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'Rise and Shine' Chinese Astilbe features tall clusters of vibrant hot pink blooms above lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.'Rise and Shine' Chinese Astilbe features tall, feathery hot pink blooms above lush green foliage that fills the frame. Blurred greenery and a wood fence in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Rise and Shine' Chinese Astilbe

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A close-up of a 'Roguchi' Clematis highlights its purple, bell-shaped flowers with curled petals hanging downward among lush green leaves in bright, natural light - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A single purple, bell-shaped 'Roguchi' Clematis flower hangs downward before several white clematis blooms with yellow centers amid green leaves, highlighting the long-blooming charm of 'Roguchi' Clematis - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Roguchi' Clematis

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Close-up of 'Rose Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox showcases a dense cluster of vibrant purple and pink blooms with delicate petals and yellow centers, set against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of vibrant pink 'Rose Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox, a drought-tolerant plant, blooms amid green foliage in a mulched garden bed alongside other plants - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Rose Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox

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A dense bed of 'Rosie Posie' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache) fills the foreground, with green leaves and stems visible among its drought tolerant purple blooms before a background of bright yellow flowers with dark centers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Top-down view of several purple 'Rosie Posie' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache) bloom amid green foliage and a few white and yellow flowers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Rosie Posie' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache)

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Close-up of ‘Rosy Returns’ Daylily (Hemerocallis) shows off vibrant pink blooms with yellow stamens above green, grass-like leaves, with additional flowers soft-focused in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.'Rosy Returns' Daylily (Hemerocallis) features rosy pink blooms with yellow centers above grass-like green leaves, adding hardy, everblooming color to gardens alongside purple and red flowers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Rosy Returns' Daylily (Hemerocallis)

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Close-up of 'Royal Anouk' Spanish Lavender (Lavandula) featuring blooming purple flowers with textured petals and slender green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Royal Anouk' Spanish Lavender (Lavandula)

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A close-up of a 'Royal Wedding' Oriental Poppy (Papaver) with delicate, ruffled pale pink petals blooms in a garden filled with green leaves and other colorful flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of the 'Royal Wedding' Oriental Poppy (Papaver) shows its pale pink, crinkled petals and dark center, surrounded by green leaves and stems. It features delicate water droplets on its blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Royal Wedding' Oriental Poppy (Papaver)

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Close-up of five 'Rozanne' Cranesbill (Geranium) flowers with delicate veins bloom among lush green leaves, creating a charming, colorful groundcover that's perfect for enhancing any garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.‘Rozanne’ Cranesbill (Geranium) is a bushy perennial with abundant small purple flowers and green leaves, thriving as a groundcover in sunny garden spots - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Rozanne' Cranesbill (Geranium)

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A dense cluster of 'Ruby Giant' Coneflower (Echinacea) with pink petals and dark orange-brown centers blooms in sunlight, surrounded by green leaves. People appear blurred in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant garden blooms with 'Ruby Giant' Coneflower (Echinacea), a beautiful drought-tolerant plant, in front of leafy green trees. A white wooden garden obelisk supports purple climbing flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Ruby Giant' Coneflower (Echinacea)

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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!