Can plants grow in direct sunlight?
Gardening in Sunny Areas Sun loving plants in general have thicker but smaller leaves that tolerate more light than shade plants. Most vegetables, and some of the best flowers for cutting, need six or more hours of direct sun each day and would be happy with more. Generally, six hours or more of direct sunlight per day is considered full sun. Partial sun is defined as three to six hours of direct sunlight. Dappled or filtered sunlight is generally found under deciduous trees and is especially noticeable under trees that are beginning to leaf out in the spring.Full sun means 6+ hours of sun per day, while direct sun describes the straight path of light to the leaves, more so describing the intensity of light. A plant that needs full sunlight requires at least six to eight hours of sunshine (or more) per day to produce enough energy through photosynthesis.