What are some good plants that will survive in full sun?The area where I am putting them has a soil depth of about 12 inches before turning to rock.I need plants that will survive in Arkansas.Please Help.Its beside my front door so it needs to be pretty.
2006-06-28 09:27:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
These are perennials that like sunny and dry conditions-
Achillea- yarrow
Artemisias- wormwood, Silver King, Southern wood
Asclepias- butterflyweed
Cerastium tomentosum- snow in the summer
Coreopsis- Moonbeam, Zagreb, more
Hemerocallis sp.- Daylilies
Nepeta- catmint
Oenothera- sundrops
Phlox subulata- creeping phlox
Potentilla
Rudbeckia- black eyed susies
Salvia sp.- sage, east friesland, caradonna
Sedum sp.- autum joy, neon, brilliant, dragon's blood..
There- I hope this gets you started.
2006-06-29 05:51:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, I must contradict the hosta answer. Hostas prefer shade. For full sun and shallow soil, succulents (desert water-storing plants) are the thing. "Hen and chicks" are really delightful; they come in several varieties with different looks (green ones, reddish ones, even ones with white "fur") and once you get them going, they'll spread out into a mat. Eventually they'll even put up stalks that bloom. Frost won't kill them off. They are perennial way up here in New England.
2006-06-28 20:00:07 · answer #2 · answered by turtledove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take a trip to your local garden nursery and ask for advice, and to see the flowers they recommend for your area.
One very easy and pretty plants are Geraniums, that need little attention, and show a great bunch of color, from pinks to deep reds.
One good idea, that I often check out, is what my neighbors have. Walk around your block, and see if there is anything that you really like. If you can't see anyone to ask, about them, try taking a picture, and take it to your nursery and see if you can buy those.
2006-06-28 17:20:58 · answer #3 · answered by johnb693 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of herbs that love the environment you describe. In fact, many people have a hard time keeping from overwatering them.
If you like herbs, try sage, various oreganos, rosemary, or a number of others. Your local extension service should be able to offer more suggestions for your specific area.
Good luck!
2006-06-28 16:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No plant can survive in full sun without a drop of water. Is that what you mean " full sun ?"
2006-06-28 16:31:46 · answer #5 · answered by Jimmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zinnas Verbena vinca ice plant red hot poker just to name a few. Roses will do well also.
2006-06-28 18:54:44 · answer #6 · answered by tensnut90_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey you can always put a cactus plants there, some cactus have flowers that are pink.
2006-06-28 16:43:32 · answer #7 · answered by gamerguy980 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry i dont know i doubt any plant can stand full sun wateva u get make sure u water it alot
2006-06-28 16:34:58 · answer #8 · answered by - 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some zinnas (flowers)
2006-06-28 16:31:01 · answer #9 · answered by A - Riv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
day lillies, 4oclocks, sweet william, sun flowers, Vinca,
2006-06-28 16:33:16 · answer #10 · answered by baseballmommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋