Coneflowers, daylilies, black-eyed Susans, salvia, coreopsis and sedum thrive in Maine’s full sun — six or more hours a day. Most also handle summer dry spells once established.
- Coneflower — Long summer bloom, feeds pollinators.
- Daylily — Tough, reliable and long-lived.
- Black-Eyed Susan — Gold flowers into fall.
- Meadow Sage — Blue spikes bees love.
- Tickseed — Blooms all summer.
- Stonecrop — Late color, drought tolerant.
- Shasta Daisy — Classic white daisies.
- Blanket Flower — Heat lover with warm colors.
- Yarrow — Flat flower heads, deer resistant.
- Rose Mallow — Dinner-plate flowers in late summer.
Acanthaceae 'Wild Petunia'
Ruellia humilis 'Wild Petunia'
from $11.99 · 1GAL
Alkanet 'Blue Angel'
Anchusa 'Blue Angel'
from $6.99 · 1QT
Alpinum 'Edelweiss'
Leontopodium 'Edelweiss'
from $6.99 · 1QT
Alyssum 'Basket of Gold (Compacta)'
Aurinia 'Basket of Gold (Compacta)'
from $6.99 · 1QT
Alyssum 'Mountain Gold'
Aurinia 'Mountain Gold'
from $6.99 · 1QT
Ampliflora Iris 'Ming Treasure'
Iris 'Ming Treasure'
from $14.99 · 1GAL
- Deer resistant
- Salt tolerant
- Rabbit resistant
Asiatic Lily 'Black Eye'
Lilium 'Black Eye'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Asiatic Lily 'Golden Matrix'
Lilium 'Golden Matrix'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Asiatic Lily 'Kelsa'
Lilium 'Kelsa'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Asiatic Lily 'Landini'
Lilium 'Landini'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Asiatic Lily 'Matrix'
Lilium 'Matrix'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Asiatic Lily 'Orange Matrix'
Lilium 'Orange Matrix'
from $14.99 · 2GAL
- Deer resistant
- Fragrant
Tips
- Full sun means at least 6 hours of direct sun.
- Mulch to keep roots cool and hold moisture.
- Deadhead to keep many sun perennials blooming longer.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is full sun?
Six or more hours of direct sun a day.
Which sun perennials bloom longest?
Coreopsis, catmint, salvia and coneflower bloom for many weeks.
Do sun perennials need a lot of water?
Water weekly the first season; after that most handle dry spells.
What can I plant in a hot spot by the driveway?
Sedum, yarrow, blanket flower and lavender handle heat and reflected sun.