• Field of sun-loving flowers.sunflowers image by john barber from Fotolia.com
  
  Sun-loving flowers thrive in states like California and Arizona, where the sun shines throughout the majority of the year. Many flowers that need full sun also do well in sandy soils because they have adapted to dry climates. Choose flowers that are native or at least grow well in your area. Plant these flowers along your front yard entryway or in your backyard garden. Many flowers that thrive in the sun feature bold orange and yellow colors.
  
  

Sunflowers

• Sunflowers are cheerful and bright additions to any garden.SUNFLOWERS image by brelsbil from Fotolia.com
  
  Sunflowers thrive in full sun and well-drained sandy soils. There are many species that range in size. Some sunflowers only grow a few inches while others can grow up to 12 feet tall. Some varieties face forward while the flower head in other species tilts to get the most sun available. The flower head itself even reminds some people of the sun. The center is large and brown and the petals are bright yellow to orange and very soft. The foliage is dark green and stems are thick and sturdy.
  
  

Arizona Poppy

• The Arizona poppy grows wild in Arizona.Wild California Poppies image by Richard Haworth from Fotolia.com
  
  The Arizona poppy also called Arizona callcrop is a bright orange desert flower that has adapted to a full sun environment in Arizona. The foliage is dark green and very dry. This plant can actually die from over watering, so only water your poppies once per week and never saturate the soil. The Arizona poppy is the state flower of Arizona, but this golden beauty grows in other sunny states such as California. You might spot a few Arizona poppies growing wild while hiking in Sedona or other forest and desert regions of Arizona.
  
  

California Poppy

• A yellow California poppy.California Poppy image by digitalriver from Fotolia.com
  
  The California poppy, also called Eschscholzia californica, is a sun-loving flower that thrives in California. This flower grows up to 15 inches and produces vibrant blooms in yellow, peach, orange, red and pink. This flower thrives in sandy, well-drained soils. Too much moisture can kill the plant, so never saturate the soil. Water your California poppies once per week. This plant is seen in the mountains within rocky areas, but you can also spot California poppies in open fields throughout the golden state. These poppies bloom in both the spring and fall.