Full sun perennials
These are the perennials in our records listed for full sun. Penn State Extension says most flowers need at least 6 to 8 hours of full sun every day. A plant is listed here only if its record gives a hardiness zone of 7 or colder, so it can stay in the ground over winter in zone 7 or colder; dahlias are left out for that reason. The table below compares every plant we list side by side.
- Varieties
- 293
- Height
- 0½–8 ft (10–250 cm)
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 2–10
- Flowers
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76 Tulips
49 Peonies
48 Lilies
46 Daffodils
40 Coneflowers
27 Black-eyed Susans
7 Hostas
All 293 full sun perennials
How to choose
- Check the Sun column. A plant listed for both full sun and part shade gives you more room if your site gets shade for part of the day.
- Check the Hardiness column against your USDA zone.
- Compare the Height column and put the tallest plants toward the back of the bed, as the RHS advises for borders.
Compare side by side
| Color | Sunlight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acapulco | Oriental lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Accent | Large-cupped daffodil | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–9 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Actaea | Poeticus daffodil | 15–17 in (38–43 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun | |
| African Queen | Trumpet and Aurelian lily | 4–5 ft (127–152 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| American Gold Rush | Other species black-eyed Susan | 2 ft (56–61 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Anastasia | Interdivisional hybrid lily | 4–6 ft (122–183 cm) | 4–8 | Late summer | Full sun | |
| Angelique | Double late tulip | 16 in (41 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Apeldoorn | Darwin hybrid tulip | 18–20 in (45–50 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Apricot Beauty | Single early tulip | 12–18 in (30–46 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Apricot Parrot | Parrot tulip | 20 in (51 cm) | 4–7 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Apricot Symbiose | Double early tulip | 14 in (36 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Arabian Knight | Martagon lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 4–9 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Arabian Mystery | Triumph tulip | 18 in (45 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Artist | Viridiflora tulip | 12–16 in (30–41 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Avant Garde | Double early tulip | 14 in (36 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Baby Moon | Jonquilla daffodil | 6–12 in (15–30 cm) | 4–9 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Ballade | Lily-flowered tulip | 22 in (56 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Ballade Lady | Lily-flowered tulip | 22 in (56 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Ballerina | Lily-flowered tulip | 16–20 in (41–51 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Barcelona | Triumph tulip | 16–18 in (40–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Bartzella | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 4–8 | Early summer | Full sun | |
| Bell Song | Jonquilla daffodil | 12–16 in (30–41 cm) | 4–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Big Chief | Darwin hybrid tulip | 18–24 in (45–60 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Big Daddy | Large hosta | 2 ft (61 cm) | 3–9 | Late summer | Part shade, Full sun | |
| Black Beauty | Other species black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Black Hero | Double late tulip | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Black Parrot | Parrot tulip | 18 in (46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Black Pirate | Tree peony | 2 ft (61 cm) | 4–9 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Blue Diamond | Double late tulip | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun | |
| Blue Parrot | Parrot tulip | 22 in (56 cm) | 4–7 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Bowl of Beauty | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Bridal Crown | Double daffodil | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| British Gamble | Trumpet daffodil | 14–18 in (36–46 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Buckeye Belle | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (76 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Burgundy Lace | Fringed tulip | 1½–2 ft (51–66 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Canaliculatus | Tazetta daffodil | 4–6 in (10–15 cm) | 6–10 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Canary Brilliants | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2½ ft (71 cm) | 4–8 (estimated) | Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Carlton | Large-cupped daffodil | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring | Full sun | |
| Casa Blanca | Oriental lily | 3½–5 ft (102–152 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Casa Grande | Greigii tulip | 18 in (46 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Cheerfulness | Double daffodil | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Cheyenne Spirit | Single coneflower | 2–2½ ft (56–76 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| China Town | Viridiflora tulip | 10–14 in (25–36 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun | |
| Chromacolor | Large-cupped daffodil | 14–17 in (36–43 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun | |
| City Garden | Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan | 9–12 in (23–30 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Claude Shride | Martagon lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Coconut Lime | Double coneflower | 2–2½ ft (60–75 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Conca d'Or | Interdivisional hybrid lily | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Copper Image | Double late tulip | 16 in (41 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Copper King | Trumpet and Aurelian lily | 4–6 ft (122–183 cm) | 5–10 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Cora Louise | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2 ft (61 cm) | 4–8 | Early summer | Full sun | |
| Coral 'n Gold | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring, Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Coral Charm | Herbaceous peony | 2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Coral Magic | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (76 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring, Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Coral Sunset | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (81 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Coral Supreme | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Crystal Star | Fringed tulip | 16–22 in (41–56 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Cummins | Fringed tulip | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Daydream | Darwin hybrid tulip | 1½–2 ft (51–61 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Delicious Candy | Double coneflower | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Delnashaugh | Double daffodil | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Denver Daisy | Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 5–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Do Tell | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (81 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Dordogne | Single late tulip | 2 ft (58–64 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Double Scoop Bubble Gum | Double coneflower | 2 ft (61–66 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Double Scoop Cranberry | Double coneflower | 2 ft (61–66 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Double Scoop Orangeberry | Double coneflower | 2 ft (61–66 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Double Scoop Raspberry | Double coneflower | 22–24 in (55–60 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Dr. Alexander Fleming | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Duchess de Nemours | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Dutch Master | Trumpet daffodil | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Early Bird Gold | Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Easter lily | Species lily | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Echinacea paradoxa | Single coneflower | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 5–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Echinacea tennesseensis | Single coneflower | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 5–6 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Enchantment | Asiatic lily | 1½–3½ ft (50–100 cm) | 4–9 (estimated) | Early summer (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Erlicheer | Double daffodil | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 6–9 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Estella Rijnveld | Parrot tulip | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Exotic Emperor | Double early tulip | 12–20 in (30–51 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Fancy Frills | Fringed tulip | 16–22 in (41–56 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| February Gold | Cyclamineus daffodil | 8–12 in (20–30 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring | Full sun | |
| Festiva Maxima | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Firebird | Single coneflower | 2½–3 ft (76–95 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer | Full sun | |
| First Arrival | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2½ ft (71 cm) | 4–8 (estimated) | Late spring (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Flaming Parrot | Parrot tulip | 18–22 in (46–56 cm) | 4–7 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Flaming Purissima | Fosteriana tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Floresta | Kaufmanniana tulip | 8 in (20 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Formosa | Viridiflora tulip | 20 in (51 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Foxtrot | Double early tulip | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Fragrant Angel | Single coneflower | 2–2½ ft (65–75 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Fragrant Bouquet | Large hosta | 22 in (56 cm) | 3–9 (estimated) | Late summer | Full sun, Part shade (estimated) | |
| Garden Treasure | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2 ft (56–61 cm) | 4–8 | Early summer | Full sun | |
| Gardenia | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Gay Paree | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (84 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring, Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Glitters Like Gold | Other species black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Gloriosa Daisy | Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Golda Emanis | Rudbeckia maxima black-eyed Susan | 5–7 ft (152–213 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun | |
| Golden Ducat | Double daffodil | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Golden Glow | Rudbeckia laciniata black-eyed Susan | 5–7 ft (152–213 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Golden Splendor | Trumpet and Aurelian lily | 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Goldsturm | Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Graefin Bettina | Greigii tulip | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | 3–7 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Green Jewel | Single coneflower | 20–24 in (50–60 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Green Twister | Single coneflower | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Green Wizard | Other species black-eyed Susan | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Greenland | Viridiflora tulip | 20 in (51 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Guacamole | Medium hosta | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 3–9 | Late summer | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Full shade | |
| Guinea Gold | Martagon lily | 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Hanakisoi | Tree peony | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 4–7 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Harvest Moon | Single coneflower | 2–2½ ft (61–81 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Henry Eilers | Rudbeckia subtomentosa black-eyed Susan | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Herbstsonne | Rudbeckia laciniata black-eyed Susan | 5–7 ft (152–213 cm) | 5–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| High Noon | Tree peony | 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) | 4–9 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Hillary | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2–2½ ft (61–76 cm) | 4–8 | Early summer (estimated) | Full sun | |
| Hot Papaya | Double coneflower | 2½–3 ft (75–90 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Huis ten Bosch | Fringed tulip | 20 in (50 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Mid spring, Late spring | (estimated) | Full sun |
| Ice Follies | Large-cupped daffodil | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Irish Eyes | Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan | 2½ ft (70–80 cm) | 5–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Irish Spring | Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Jack Snipe | Cyclamineus daffodil | 8–10 in (20–25 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Jan Reus | Triumph tulip | 20 in (50 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Jan van Leeuwen | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (71 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring, Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Jetfire | Cyclamineus daffodil | 8–10 in (20–25 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Julia Rose | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2½ ft (71 cm) | 4–8 (estimated) | Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Kansas | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Karl Rosenfield | Herbaceous peony | 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Katie Heath | Triandrus daffodil | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Kedron | Jonquilla daffodil | 12–15 in (30–38 cm) | 4–9 | Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Keiko | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2½ ft (76 cm) | 4–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| King Alfred | Trumpet daffodil | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Kinkaku | Tree peony | 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) | 4–7 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Kismet Intense Orange | Single coneflower | 15–18 in (38–46 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Kismet Raspberry | Single coneflower | 16 in (41 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Kismet Red | Single coneflower | 16 in (41 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Kismet Yellow | Single coneflower | 16 in (41 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| La Belle Epoque | Double late tulip | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Lady Alice | Trumpet and Aurelian lily | 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Lady Jane | Species tulip | 6–12 in (15–30 cm) | 4–8 | Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Lakota Fire | Single coneflower | 12–16 in (30–41 cm) | 4–9 (estimated) | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Lambada | Fringed tulip | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Landini | Asiatic lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–10 | Early summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Lemon Chiffon | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (81 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer | Full sun | |
| Leopard lily | Species lily | 5–8 ft (150–250 cm) | 5–9 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Lilac Wonder | Species tulip | 7 in (18 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Lilium martagon | Species lily | 3–6 ft (91–183 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Little Beauty | Species tulip | 4 in (10 cm) | 4–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Little Goldstar | Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan | 12–15 in (30–38 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Little Henry | Rudbeckia subtomentosa black-eyed Susan | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Lollypop | Asiatic lily | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 4–8 | Early summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Madame Butterfly | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring, Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Madonna lily | Species lily | 3½–5 ft (100–152 cm) | 6–9 | Early summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Magnus | Single coneflower | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Mama Mia | Single coneflower | 1½–2 ft (51–66 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Manitoba Morning | Martagon lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–7 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Marie Jo | Double early tulip | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Mariette | Lily-flowered tulip | 22 in (56 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Marilyn | Lily-flowered tulip | 22 in (56 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Mary Ann | Greigii tulip | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Matrix | Asiatic lily | 16–20 in (41–51 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Menton | Single late tulip | 2 ft (61 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Merlot | Lily-flowered tulip | 20 in (51 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Minnow | Tazetta daffodil | 5–8 in (13–20 cm) | 5–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Mite | Cyclamineus daffodil | 4–8 in (10–20 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring | Full sun | |
| Mona Lisa | Oriental lily | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Mondial | Double early tulip | 12–16 in (30–41 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Monsieur Jules Elie | Herbaceous peony | 3–3½ ft (91–102 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Morning Lilac | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2½ ft (71 cm) | 4–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Mount Hood | Trumpet daffodil | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Mount Tacoma | Double late tulip | 15–18 in (38–46 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Mrs R.O. Backhouse | Large-cupped daffodil | 16 in (40 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Mrs. R.O. Backhouse | Martagon lily | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Muscadet | Oriental lily | 2½–4 ft (76–122 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Negrita | Triumph tulip | 18 in (46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Netty's Pride | Asiatic lily | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–10 | Early summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Night Flyer | Asiatic lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 4–10 | Early summer | Full sun | |
| Nippon Beauty | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (81 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Obdam | Double daffodil | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 4–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Old Faithful | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring, Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Ollioules | Darwin hybrid tulip | 18–24 in (45–60 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring (estimated) | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Orange Emperor | Fosteriana tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Orange Pixie | Asiatic lily | 10–18 in (25–46 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Oratorio | Greigii tulip | 8 in (20 cm) | 3–7 | Early spring, Mid spring (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Pale Purple Coneflower | Single coneflower | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–10 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Paradigm | Large hosta | 22 in (56 cm) | 3–9 (estimated) | Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade (estimated) | |
| Paul M. Wild | Herbaceous peony | 2½–3 ft (81–91 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Paul Scherer | Triumph tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Persian Pearl | Species tulip | 4–6 in (10–15 cm) | 4–8 | Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Pink Charm | Large-cupped daffodil | 14–18 in (36–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Pink Double Delight | Double coneflower | 22–24 in (55–60 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Pink Hawaiian Coral | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (86 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Pink Impression | Darwin hybrid tulip | 20–22 in (51–56 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Pink Morning | Martagon lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Pink Parasol | Trumpet daffodil | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Pink Perfection | Trumpet and Aurelian lily | 5–6 ft (152–183 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Pink Silk | Trumpet daffodil | 1½–2 ft (41–61 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Mid spring (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Pipit | Jonquilla daffodil | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 4–9 | Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Pixie Meadowbrite | Single coneflower | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| PowWow White | Single coneflower | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| PowWow Wild Berry | Single coneflower | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Prairie Glow | Rudbeckia triloba black-eyed Susan | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Precocious | Large-cupped daffodil | 14–17 in (36–43 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun | |
| Primadonna Deep Rose | Single coneflower | 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Primevère | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 4–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Princess Irene | Triumph tulip | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Pueblo | Jonquilla daffodil | 10–14 in (25–36 cm) | 4–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Purple Coneflower | Single coneflower | 2–5 ft (61–152 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Quail | Jonquilla daffodil | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–9 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Quebec | Greigii tulip | 14 in (36 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Queen of Night | Single late tulip | 2 ft (61 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Raspberry Sundae | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Razzmatazz | Double coneflower | 2½–3 ft (80–90 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Red Charm | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (81 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Red Emperor | Fosteriana tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Red Princess | Double early tulip | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 3–7 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Red Velvet | Asiatic lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Regale | Species lily | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Renkaku | Tree peony | 3–7 ft (91–213 cm) | 4–7 | Mid spring (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Replete | Double daffodil | 14–18 in (36–46 cm) | 3–9 | Early spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Rialto | Oriental lily | 3½–5 ft (100–150 cm) | 4–9 (estimated) | Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Rip van Winkle | Double daffodil | 5–8 in (13–20 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Rococo | Parrot tulip | 16 in (41 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Ronaldo | Triumph tulip | 14–18 in (35–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Roselily Aisha | Oriental lily | 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Roselily Anouska | Oriental lily | 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Roselily Editha | Oriental lily | 2 ft (56–61 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Roselily Isabella | Oriental lily | 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) | 3–10 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Roselily Natalia | Oriental lily | 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) | 3–10 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Roselily Tatsjana | Oriental lily | 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) | 3–8 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Royal Standard | Large hosta | 2 ft (66 cm) | 3–9 | Late summer | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Full shade | |
| Ruby Star | Single coneflower | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii | Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida | Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 5–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Rudbeckia maxima | Rudbeckia maxima black-eyed Susan | 5–7 ft (152–213 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun | |
| Rudbeckia missouriensis | Other species black-eyed Susan | 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) | 5–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Sailboat | Jonquilla daffodil | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | 4–9 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun | |
| Salmon Impression | Darwin hybrid tulip | 20–22 in (51–56 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Salome | Large-cupped daffodil | 18 in (46 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Sarah Bernhardt | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Scarlet Heaven | Itoh (intersectional) peony | 2½ ft (71 cm) | 4–8 | Early summer | Full sun | |
| Shima-Nishiki | Tree peony | 3–6 ft (91–183 cm) | 4–9 | Mid spring (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Shimadaijin | Tree peony | 3–7 ft (91–213 cm) | 4–9 | Mid spring (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Shirley Temple | Herbaceous peony | 2½ ft (76–81 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Siberia | Oriental lily | 2½–3 ft (81–91 cm) | 3–9 | Early summer, Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Sombrero Baja Burgundy | Single coneflower | 2 ft (56–61 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Sombrero Hot Coral | Single coneflower | 22–24 in (55–60 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Sombrero Salsa Red | Single coneflower | 2 ft (61–66 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Sombrero Sandy Yellow | Single coneflower | 22–24 in (55–60 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Sorbet | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring, Early summer | Full sun | |
| Sorbonne | Oriental lily | 3 ft (91 cm) | 4–9 (estimated) | Late summer | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Spring Green | Viridiflora tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun | |
| Stained Glass | Medium hosta | 15 in (38 cm) | 3–9 | Late summer | Full sun, Part shade, Full shade | |
| Starfighter | Oriental lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 4–8 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Stargazer | Oriental lily | 2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Stratosphere | Jonquilla daffodil | 1½–2 ft (46–66 cm) | 4–9 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun | |
| Sum and Substance | Giant hosta | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part sun, Part shade | |
| Summerblaze | Other species black-eyed Susan | 2–2½ ft (61–76 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun | |
| Sunbeckia Marilyn | Other species black-eyed Susan | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 7–10 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Sundance | Other species black-eyed Susan | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 5–8 | Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Sunny Morning | Martagon lily | 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) | 3–8 | Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Supreme Cantaloupe | Double coneflower | 2 ft (55–65 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Suzy | Jonquilla daffodil | 16–20 in (40–50 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Sweetheart | Fosteriana tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Sweetness | Jonquilla daffodil | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Sword Dance | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (91 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Tahiti | Double daffodil | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Taiyo | Tree peony | 3–6 ft (91–183 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Part shade, Full sun | |
| Tete a Tete | Miscellaneous daffodil | 6–8 in (15–20 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Tête Bouclé | Double daffodil | 4–6 in (10–15 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Thalia | Triandrus daffodil | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring, Late spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| The First | Kaufmanniana tulip | 8–10 in (20–25 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Tiger Babies | Asiatic lily | 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) | 4–9 | Early summer | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Tiger lily | Species lily | 4 ft (122 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part sun | |
| Tiki Torch | Single coneflower | 2½ ft (75–80 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Tiny Padhye | Asiatic lily | 16–18 in (40–45 cm) | 2–9 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Tom Pouce | Oriental lily | 3–3½ ft (90–100 cm) | 4–9 | Late summer, Fall (estimated) | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Tomato Soup | Single coneflower | 2½ ft (70–80 cm) | 4–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Toronto | Greigii tulip | 14 in (36 cm) | 3–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Toto | Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan | 9 in (23 cm) | 3–9 (estimated) | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) | (estimated) | Full sun |
| Tulipa linifolia | Species tulip | 4–6 in (10–15 cm) | 4–8 | Late spring | Full sun | |
| Tulipa sylvestris | Species tulip | 8–12 in (20–30 cm) | 5–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Tulipa tarda | Species tulip | 4–6 in (10–15 cm) | 4–8 | Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Tulipa turkestanica | Species tulip | 8 in (20 cm) | 4–8 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Turk's cap lily | Species lily | 4–7 ft (122–213 cm) | 5–8 | Midsummer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Viette's Little Suzy | Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan | 12–15 in (30–38 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun | |
| Virgin | Single coneflower | 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) | 3–8 | Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Virichic | Viridiflora tulip | 18 in (46 cm) | 3–7 | Late spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| W.P. Milner | Trumpet daffodil | 6–8 in (15–20 cm) | 4–9 | Early spring, Mid spring | Full sun | |
| Walter Mains | Herbaceous peony | 3 ft (84 cm) | 3–8 (estimated) | Late spring, Early summer (estimated) | Full sun (estimated) | |
| White Emperor | Fosteriana tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| White Lion | Double daffodil | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun, Part shade | |
| White Swan | Single coneflower | 2½–3 ft (75–90 cm) | 3–9 | Midsummer, Late summer, Fall | Full sun, Part shade | |
| Yellow Purissima | Fosteriana tulip | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 3–8 | Mid spring | Full sun (estimated) | |
| Zelmira | Interdivisional hybrid lily | 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) | 4–8 | Late summer | Full sun |
Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours of sun is full sun?
Penn State Extension says most vegetables and flowers need at least 6 to 8 hours of full sun every day. Count the hours of direct sun your spot gets before you pick from the table.