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Full Sun PerennialsThere are undoubtedly more varieties of full sun perennials available than that of their counterpart that thrives in dense shade. It is important to be aware that should you reside in the Sun Belt region of the United States where the suns intensity is considerably more extreme that you would be wise in giving sun loving varieties at least some shade. This can prevent stunting, foliage burn and a complete lack of a perennial plants ability to thrive. We do not want our ornamentals to just exist but rather to benefit from the best possible location in our landscape.
Information found on tags that come with most plants will give us a hint as to where to place our selections in the garden. No, the tag is not going to enlighten us as to proper exposure should we live in the south; however, we can pick up one very important detail by checking the hardiness zone. Zone numbers from 6 on through the smaller numbers, in most cases, will require at least some shade when planted in zones 6B and up through the higher figures. Many perennials have failed to do well in the Deep South but we still suggest that you experiment with varieties not routinely used where you reside. Please do not misunderstand us as southern gardeners do have hundreds, probably thousands of varieties to choose from.
The total quantity of selections capable of doing quite well in the South may even surpass the total number of varieties for the northern gardening enthusiast. With that being said let’s examine some of the choice plant material available for those sunny spots. Full Sun Perennials
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