Some flowers can't handle a full day of sun in the South, so we've rounded up our favorite full-sun flowers for your garden, containers, and hanging baskets. If your patio gets full sun (about six hours of direct exposure), it might be difficult to keep potted flowers from drying out or getting scorched in the heat. Luckily, there are plenty of colorful ...

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These are the best full-sun perennials, according to gardening pros. Many full-sun perennials attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the landscape. Purple is a regal color, and what better way to add a touch of sophistication to your garden than by adding a few purple shade perennials? These flowers are perfect for adding long-lasting color to a ...

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The San Bernardino Sun: Why these gardeners are sharing their purple planting passions After writing about plants with purple flowers, two gardeners shared their purple horticultural passions. For Greg Fitze, who gardens in Long Beach, it’s false heather. “This plant is extremely low ... MSN: Full-Sun Flower Combos That Will Make Your Patio Pots Pop With Colors Full-Sun Flower Combos That Will Make Your Patio Pots Pop With Colors