1. Zinnias

Zinnias produce bright, vibrant flowers all summer long in full sun and are loved by butterflies and other pollinators.

2. Marigolds

Marigolds are hardy, sun-loving plants that provide cheerful yellow and orange blooms while naturally helping to keep garden pests away.

3. Petunias

Petunias offer a wide range of colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom continuously in sunny gardens and containers.

4. Snapdragons

Snapdragons grow tall spikes of colorful flowers in full sun, adding vertical interest and attracting bees and butterflies.

5. Salvia

Salvia features vibrant, spiky flowers that thrive in hot, dry conditions and attract hummingbirds and pollinators throughout the season.

1. Daylilies

Daylilies are incredibly easy to grow, with bright, trumpet-shaped flowers that come back every year and bloom reliably in full sun.

2. Peonies

Peonies are classic garden staples with big, fragrant blooms in late spring that love sunny spots and can live for decades.

3. Russian Sage

Russian sage is a tall, airy perennial with silvery foliage and clouds of lavender-blue flowers that thrive in heat and full sun.

4. Black-Eyed Susans

Black-eyed Susans are cheerful, golden-yellow flowers with dark centers that bloom through summer and return year after year with little fuss.

5. Lavender

Lavender loves hot, sunny areas with well-drained soil and offers fragrant purple blooms that attract bees and add a calming scent to the garden.

1. Tomatoes

Tomatoes need at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce flavorful, abundant fruit and healthy vines.

2. Cucumbers

Cucumbers grow quickly and yield best in full sun, where warm temperatures and steady moisture help prevent bitterness.

3. Basil

Basil thrives in full sun and warm weather, producing fragrant, tender leaves perfect for fresh cooking and frequent harvesting.

4. Bell Peppers

Bell peppers love full sun and heat, producing crisp, sweet fruit when given consistent moisture and well-drained soil.

5. Strawberries

Strawberries develop their sweetest, juiciest berries in full sun with well-drained soil and consistent watering.

1. Impatiens

Impatiens are shade-tolerant flowers that bloom nonstop in part sun, offering bright colors and dense, mounded growth all season.

2. Begonias

Begonias come in many types and do well in part sun, producing colorful blooms and attractive foliage with minimal care.

3. Lobelia

Lobelia grows best with morning sun and afternoon shade, sending out cascades of tiny blue, purple, or white flowers—perfect for baskets or borders.

4. Caladium

Caladiums are grown for their striking, heart-shaped leaves in vivid patterns of red, pink, green, and white, and they thrive in part sun with consistent moisture.

5. Coleus

Coleus is loved for its bold, colorful foliage and grows well in part sun, where its leaf colors stay rich without scorching.

**All these plants also thrive in full shade

1. Hosta

Hostas are reliable perennials with broad, attractive foliage that perform well in areas with morning sun or filtered light.

2. Ferns

Ferns offer soft, green fronds and grow well in part sun, making them ideal for shaded borders and woodland-style gardens.

3. Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas produce large, colorful flower clusters and prefer part sun conditions with moist, well-drained soil.

4. Clematis

Clematis is a climbing perennial vine that blooms in a variety of colors and performs best with part sun and cool roots.

5. Geranium

Geraniums are low-maintenance perennials with mounding growth and colorful blooms that tolerate part sun and a range of soil types.

1. Leaf Lettuce

Leaf lettuce grows best with morning sun and afternoon shade, producing tender, flavorful leaves even in partial sunlight.

2. Spinach

Spinach tolerates part sun well, thriving in cooler temperatures with a steady supply of moisture for healthy, nutrient-rich leaves.

3. Green Beans

Green beans grow well in part sun, producing plentiful pods when given support and consistent watering.

4. Mint

Mint is a vigorous herb that grows well in part sun to shade, spreading easily with aromatic leaves perfect for cooking and teas.

5. Parsley

Parsley thrives in part sun and well-drained soil, offering fresh, bright green leaves for a variety of culinary uses.