Real Charmer Leucanthemum

Quaint yellow flowers are the star of this shasta daisy variety that is both pest- and disease-resistant. "Daisies couldn’t be any easier to grow, and I love that they have a long blooming period, and this pale yellow shade is a brilliant contrast against anything that has really dark foliage," says Vater. "I consider them the sweetest of all flowers."

Buddleia Flowers

Full-sun exposure fuels buddleia's growth, specifically the Butterfly Candy variety, says Linda Vater, plant expert for Southern Living Plant Collection and Butterfly Candy Buddleia. It comes in five pretty shades, from purple and pink to white, and is drought-tolerant and easy to care for. "I find it so much fun to work in the garden with butterflies fluttering in and amongst these exquisite shrubs," says Vater. "They come in absolutely glorious colors and just keep on blooming throughout the season."

Native Asters Flowers

Asters come in a variety of shades and offer delicate, daisy-like blooms. There are many types of asters, from ground cover plants to climbing vines—and all of them are easy to grow and care for, provided they get 6 or more hours of full sun. Asters are drought tolerant when established and are known for their resilience, says Phillips.

Blazing Star Flowers

Dramatic and tall, blazing star (Liatris) has showy flower spikes filled with vibrant purple blooms, says Phillips. They have a pretty lengthy blooming period, from mid-summer to the fall, and are both heat and drought-tolerant. "They're ideal for the back of sunny beds, adding vertical dimension," Phillips says. Blazing star also attracts lots of pollinators, like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, providing a nectar source for them in the summer, while its seedheads provide food for birds in the winter.

Blanket Flowers So Beautiful

Blanket flower (Gaillardia) has dainty, daisy-like blooms that stun in shades of red, yellow, and orange, says Mary Phillips, Head of Native Plant Habitat Strategy/Certifications at the National Wildlife Federation. The blanket flower is a hybrid between two different types of gaillardia flowers (a perennial gaillardia (G. aristata) and an annual gaillardia (G. pulchella)) and has adapted to thrive in hot, dry, full-sun conditions. "It's perfect for sunny borders, butterfly gardens, wildflower meadows, or containers," says Phillips. "It attracts hummingbirds and beneficial insects such as butterflies, bees, native ladybugs, and lacewings."

Penstemon 'Blackbeard' Beardtongue

Light purple blooms and deep purple foliage are the hallmarks of this full-sun perennial flower. "Its rich nectar and pollen content attracts a variety of pollinators, including hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, enhancing the garden’s ecological diversity," Funk says. "'Blackbeard' is known for its strong, compact stems and upright climbing habit, making it suitable for container planting and grouping in beds or borders. It thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil." This perennial also has a high tolerance for both heat and humidity, and it's drought resistant to boot, meaning it's an easy care choice for gardeners of any level.

Echinacea "Magnus" Coneflower

Boasting large, bright pink blooms, the echinacea "magnus" coneflower has a long flowering season, stretching from the late spring to the fall, says Funk. The flowers can span from 4 to 6 inches in length and are a haven for birds and butterflies. This perennial is also drought tolerant, giving it the ability to truly thrive in sunny spots of your garden. "The resilience of ‘Magnus’ coneflower in heat and dry conditions and its versatility for garden beds and borders make it a top choice for gardeners looking to enjoy enduring blooms and effortless elegance," Funk says.

Lavandula Phenomenal

Featuring fragrant, pretty purple blooms and silvery foliage, the Lavandula phenomenal is a sun-loving perennial that will add both height and color to your garden. Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins, says that Lavandula is highly adaptable to many different conditions and requires very minimal watering once it's well-established. "It is also heat and drought-tolerant, making it an ideal choice for sunny areas," she says. "Its resilience and easy-care characteristics make it a great addition to borders, hedges, or any landscape needing color and sweet fragrance."

Full Sun Perennials That Come Back Bigger and Better Every Year

Perennial flowers are known for their ability to bloom year after year with beautiful colors and foliage. If your garden spot receives little to no shade, though, don't worry. There are plenty of full-sun perennials that not only thrive in the sun but are heat- and drought-tolerant as well, making them easy to care for. Here, we're sharing expert-approved perennial blooms for your sunny garden.

Supports Cacti and Succulents

Succulents and cacti have a hard-core reputation of loving well-drained and aerated soil, making Epsom salt for succulents the perfect soil amendment. This compound ensures proper porosity and drainage in soil media, giving your succulents better breathing space and aeration for optimal growth. 

We have also been previously overjoyed upon finding out the many Epsom salt for plants benefits. But it is crucial to remember that things are good when used in moderation. Any kind of overuse can and will cause damage. So, what is the correct way around Epsom salt for garden use?

Improves Flowering and Fruit Production

Along with all its other benefits, Epsom salt for plants is a game-changer when it comes to flowering and fruiting plants. The Magnesium Sulfate compound works to promote healthier and more vibrant blooming, and healthier fruiting for a better harvest.

Enhancing Water Retention

One of the most important roles of organic amendments is improving water retention. Materials like organic compost manure and coconut coir help soil hold onto moisture, reducing the need for frequent watering and ensuring plants have access to water during dry periods.

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Rows or Beds

Some plants seem to do better, and are easier to handle when planted in beds rather than single rows. Try this with spinach, lettuce or other greens in beds 12 – 18″ across. Carrots are good in 6 – 8″ beds. Garlic and onions like to be almost touching when they are mature, so plant these in 4 or 5 closely spaced rows, like one wide row 4 garlics across. Don’t make beds so wide that you can’t comfortably reach across to work on them. Some grains and grasses will do better in beds because they hold each other up, where a single row stand will tip over too easily.

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This could mean having a friend help you hoe, but usually it refers to planting certain species together as a natural pesticide, fertilizer or for other benefits. The strong smell of marigolds keeps many insects at a distance. Have you ever seen a cabbage fly alight on a marigold? Marigolds around the edges of the garden and close to crucifers like broccoli and cabbage tend to keep the cabbage worms and other insects away. This is not fool proof, but may reduce the numbers. It looks nice too.

Spacing Plants

This doesn’t mean blasting them out the air lock of your interstellar craft! There’s a real art to planting seeds and transplants at exactly the right distance to maximize yield and minimize open, wasted ground that will probably grow weeds anyway. The best spacing will give the plants all the room they need to fully develop, and to fill in completely between plants and down the rows, leaving just enough room for you to walk along and pick your harvest. Ideally they’d all be at waist height too so we won’t have to bend over!

Planning Your Garden

Although most home gardens happen by chance ( a plant here and soon another plant there) it’s well known that a little planning goes a long way in any endeavor. Take a few minutes now to think about the layout of your garden

Consider the wildflowers

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Flowers Beautiful Flower Bouquet

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True Lily Flowers

Part of the genus Lilium, true lilies produce striking flowers in a huge range of colors. Their long vase life and dramatic blooms—think bright spots, ruffled petals, and elegant curves—have made them some of the most popular cut flowers in the world.

Texas Bluebonnet Flowers

Plant this fragrant, winter-hardy annual en masse to cut a dramatic swath through your garden. It reseeds vigorously, so you can look forward to new blooms every spring. If you're in search of cool hues, check out the Lady Bird Johnson Royal Blue bluebonnet, a violet-blue overachiever named after the former first lady who advocated for the spread of wildflowers along Texas roadways.

Red Yucca Flowers

Red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora), also known as hummingbird yucca, is actually a member of the century plant, or agave Americana, family. Its bright red tubular flowers keep on blooming even in summer's hottest months, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.

Red Feathers Flowers

A wildflower that thrives even in dry conditions, red feathers (Echium amoenum) have fringed 12- to 15-inch flower spikes in a beautiful raspberry-crimson color, Fradkin says. Pinch off spent blossoms to keep them blooming, but hold off late in the growing season to encourage reseeding.

Ornamental Tobacco Flowers

Also known as woodland tobacco,  Nicotiana sylvestris has a floral scent that is reminiscent of jasmine. Southern gardeners love its pendant clusters of trumpet-shaped white flowers, which resemble shooting stars and bloom from early through mid-fall.

Disco Belle Pink Hibiscus Flowers

This tropical perennial produces big, pink blooms with stunning red eyes from July to September. "The flowers are humongous," says Dawn Fradkin, a horticulturist with Colorado State University Extension in Arapahoe County, where intense sunlight and clay soils can be a challenge for gardeners. "They're just striking for our area and our environment," she says.

Globe Thistle Flowers

Globe thistle (Echinops) produces ball-shaped, bluish-purple blossoms that add a playful touch to your garden. Their height and whimsical nature make them look as though they're dancing above everything else, Whitinger says. These tough little blooms hold their own in arrangements, too.

Daylily Flowers

Decades of dedicated breeding have produced nearly 100,000 different varieties of daylily (Hemerocallis). Newer selections with 44 chromosomes—twice the normal number—have bigger flowers and bigger, darker green leaves, so you get a much bolder statement in the garden, says Whitinger. Among his favorites are strawberry candy, which features yellow-and-pink blooms, and Webster's pink wonder, which has 13-inch flowers with spidery petals and a gorgeous chartreuse center.