Five Full Sun Flowering Plants for Florida

In Florida, flowering plants are going to need to be able to take the heat. While some ill-fated plants wither in the heat, there are some that aren't going to blink at high temperatures. These southern flowering plants are all native and found in Florida. They are great examples of plants that love full sun areas. Any of these plant profiles are going to be able to make a great addition in your Florida landscape.

Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Growing up to two feet high, this perennial has clusters of orange flowers and alternate green leaves. Blooms are two to five inches wide, and is a showy addition to a butterfly garden. It likes full sun or partial shade and has a high drought tolerance.

Firewheel (Gaillardia pulchella)

This annual grows up to two feet tall with a hair stem and showy ray flowers. Blooms are red at the base and will have yellow tips. The leaves are near the bottom of the plant. It does well in full sun or partial shade. Soil should be dry and have the pH near neutral. It is short-lived and a good re-seeder.

Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens)

This perennial is a vine that gets up to 20 feet long. It has dark-green leaves and yellow trumpet-like flowers. It is fragrant. The foliage gives off a purple or yellow hue in the winter. It grows in full sun or partial shade and moist well-drained soil. It is both cold and heat tolerant. Full sun gives this plant its best blooms.

Comfortroot (Hibiscus aculeatus)

Growing up to 6 feet tall, this perennial has deciduous leaves and cream flowers. Blooms have a dark red center, blooming summer and fall. It grows in full sun and in partial shade. Soils should be moist and acidic. It tolerates cold, heat, and winter flooding. Comfortroot is a showy ornamental.

Beach Sunflower (Helianthus debilis)

Yellow ray flowers grow up to three feet tall on this annual flowering plant. Leaves are green and the stems are hairy and mottled red-brown in color. The centers of the flowers are reddish in color. The beach sunflower likes full sun and sandy soils.

These selections are all good for areas that get large amounts of sun during the day. Most are adaptable or just need a little extra water during their establishment. With a nice mix of annuals and perennials in this mix-up, you'll have a garden to be proud of.

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Source: NPIN