Best Perennials for Sunny Spots

Lily

If you love using lilies in fresh bouquets, why not grow your own? These tall, narrow perennials won’t take up much space in the garden and offer armfuls of exotic-looking, highly fragrant blossoms every summer.

There are many types including Asiatic, Oriental, Orienpet, Trumpet, Martagon and species lilies. Your local garden center may have a few, but mail order bulb companies typically offer a far greater selection. Order in summer for fall or early spring planting in U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zones 3 to 9.