What flowering plants do well in direct sunlight?
Many perennials thrive in full sun, especially lavender. Of course it depends on your growing zone. In our Master Gardener plot, zone 7a, we have lavender, hibiscus, echinachea, sage, irises, daylilies, sedum, and many others in full sun. As for annuals, zinnias do very well. Sun loving coleus and bronze leafed wax begonias may work. Just keep the soil moist. Purple Heart (Setcreasea purpurea), pentas, and four o’clocks are other annuals to consider. For perennials try dwarf Mexican petunia (Ruellia), lilyturf, daylilies, and speedwell (Veronica).In general, daylilies are a great perennial addition, but the stella de oro’s are some of the earliest and longest blooming varieties. Coneflowers or echinacea have perennial flowers that bloom through summer in pink, purple, white, orange, red, or yellow.
What is a perennial flower that blooms all summer?
There are several perennials that bloom all summer, including penstemons, euphorbia, roses, hardy geraniums, and astrantia. Moonbeam’ Tickseed. With blooms that form in early summer and last all the way until the end of fall, ‘Moonbeam’ is the definition of a long blooming perennial.