Sun-Loving Perennials That You Can Enjoy Growing In Your Garden

Flowers love to bask in the sun, and a majority of the common perennials out there prefer to be in the sun for the better part of the day. There are literally hundreds of perennials that enjoy thriving in the sun. This article covers a few of them that you may choose to plant in your garden.

The Benefits Of Sun-Loving Perennials

1. They are easy to grow. You do not need to be an experienced gardener to keep them alive and flourish. These perennials are bred to be adaptable and requires less maintenance to stay healthy.

2. They can be grown in different habitats and climates. Although all perennials are relatively easy to grow, some of them can be picky and are only able to tolerate certain conditions and temperatures. The perennials that are provided in the list below are more tolerant of different weather conditions.

3. They are easy to find. Sun-loving perennials can be found in just about all garden stores and nurseries in your area. In addition, all of them are available online through hundreds of stores nationwide.

Enjoy These 6 Sun-Worshiping Perennials That You Can Plant In Your Garden

1. Butterfly flower: Also called butterfly weed. This orange flower easily adapts anywhere, and if you want to find one, just follow the butterflies and bees. This perennial is hard to transplant, but they are durable and strong once they have settled in their location. This is a hardy plant that can tolerate drought or the winter climate.

2. Blanket flower: This loud flower has a pattern of yellow on the outside and red in the inside. Although they are short-lived, this perennial grows consistently from spring to fall. This flower grows anywhere, although it prefers to be planted in well-drained soil under full sunlight.

3. Shasta daisy: A classic perennial, these popular daisies are large star-like white flowers that are golden yellow in the center. They come in several varieties, from plain to elaborate doubles. This plant needs well-drained soil and regular watering in the growing season.

4. Rose verbena: These playful pink flowers spread freely in clumps and last all summer long. They come in different colors, from white, lilac, rose, to bright purple.

5. Bloody cranesbill: This is a hardy plant with a striking pink-reddish purple color that holds a few inches above the foliage. It's a low-maintenance perennial that needs moist soil but is also drought-tolerant.

6. Queen-of-the-prairie: These deep-pink, cotton-candy flowers grow in clusters and can reach up to 6' tall. They need moist, fertile soil and blooms in mid-summer.

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