Yellow Flowering Plants

130 plants

Yellow is the first color of spring and one of the last of fall. Forsythia kicks it off in March. Black-eyed Susans carry it through August. Goldenrod closes things down in September. It doesn't photograph as well as pink or purple, but in person it's the most legible color in the garden, visible from 50 feet and irresistible to pollinators.

AeoniumPerennialMay-Jun
Aeonium
Dramatic rosettes on woody stems. 'Zwartkop' variety has near-black leaves. Stunning in containers.
Z9-11
American Gold Rush Black-Eyed SusanPerennialJul-Oct
American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan
Narrow, fuzzy foliage resists the leaf spot that plagues Goldsturm. A worthy upgrade.
Z3-9
Angel's TrumpetShrubMay-Oct
Angel's Trumpet
Huge pendant trumpets release intense evening fragrance over a long warm-season bloom.
Z9-11
Angelina SedumPerennialJun-Jul
Angelina Sedum
Chartreuse needle-like foliage turns golden orange in fall. Tiny yellow flowers are a bonus.
Z3-9
Apeldoorn TulipBulbApr-May
Apeldoorn Tulip
Bold, goblet-shaped Darwin hybrid in scarlet with a black base. Strong stems and long-lasting.
Z3-8
Arnold Promise Witch HazelTreeFeb-Mar
Arnold Promise Witch Hazel
Spidery yellow flowers with sweet fragrance on bare branches in late winter. The earliest tree to bloom.
Z5-8
Asiatic LilyBulbJun-Jul
Asiatic Lily
Upward-facing blooms in a wide range of vivid colors. Easy to grow and brilliant in the summer border.
Z3-9
Ballerina TulipBulbApr-May
Ballerina Tulip
Lily-flowered tulip with pointed petals in vivid tangerine. Sweetly orange-scented and one of the longest-blooming tulips you can plant.
Z3-8
Bartzella PeonyPerennialMay-Jun
Bartzella Peony
Intersectional Itoh hybrid with huge lemon-yellow double blooms and red flares at the center. Strong stems hold up to 50 flowers per plant.
Z4-9
Basket-of-GoldPerennialApr-May
Basket-of-Gold
Bright golden-yellow cascades over walls and rock edges in spring. Cut back after flowering to stay tidy.
Z3-7
Black-Eyed SusanPerennialJul-Oct
Black-Eyed Susan
Golden prairie workhorse that lights up late summer meadows.
Z3-10
Blanket FlowerPerennialJun-Oct
Blanket Flower
Fiery bicolor pinwheels that bloom nonstop in the worst heat and soil.
Z3-10
Butter and Sugar Siberian IrisPerennialMay-Jun
Butter and Sugar Siberian Iris
Cream-white standards over butter-yellow falls. The first dependable yellow-and-white Siberian iris ever introduced.
Z3-9
Butterfly MilkweedPerennialJun-Aug
Butterfly Milkweed
Vivid orange-red flat-topped clusters that monarchs and swallowtails cannot resist. Drought-proof once established.
Z3-9
CalendulaAnnualMay-Oct
Calendula
Bright daisy-like blooms in pumpkin orange and gold. Edible petals brighten salads and the plant keeps blooming through cool weather.
Z2-11
CalibrachoaAnnualMay-Oct
Calibrachoa
Mini petunias that bloom nonstop in hanging baskets. Dozens of color options and no deadheading needed.
Z9-11
California PoppyAnnualMar-Sep
California Poppy
Golden cups that carpet hillsides across the state. Closes at night and on cloudy days.
Z5-10
Cape HoneysuckleShrubJan-Nov
Cape Honeysuckle
Clusters of vivid orange-red trumpets bloom from fall through spring. Evergreen in mild climates and a hummingbird magnet in every month it flowers.
Z9-11
Carolina JessamineVineFeb-Apr
Carolina Jessamine
One of the first vines to bloom each year, smothering itself in fragrant bright yellow tubes in late winter and early spring.
Z7-9
CassiaShrubSep-Nov
Cassia
Showers of bright golden flowers cover the shrub in fall when little else is blooming. Sulphur cassia, a butterfly host plant that lights up the autumn.
Z8-11
CelosiaAnnualJun-Oct
Celosia
Flame-shaped or crested flowers in electric colors that dry beautifully. Heat lovers that thrive in summer.
Z2-11
Century PlantPerennialJun-Jul
Century Plant
Grows for decades, then sends up a massive flower stalk up to 20 feet tall before dying. Worth the wait.
Z8-11
ChamomileAnnualMay-Aug
Chamomile
Tiny daisy flowers with apple-scented foliage. Brew into tea or let it naturalize between pavers.
Z3-9
Cheyenne Spirit ConeflowerPerennialJun-Sep
Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower
A rainbow mix of coneflower colors from a single seed strain. Every plant is a surprise.
Z4-10
Chinese Witch HazelShrubJan-Mar
Chinese Witch Hazel
Spidery yellow, sweetly scented flowers bloom on bare branches in late winter.
Z5-8
ChrysanthemumPerennialSep-Nov
Chrysanthemum
The fall icon. Mounds of color when everything else is fading.
Z5-10
CliffroseShrubMay-Jun
Cliffrose
Creamy white rose-like flowers with sweet fragrance and feathery seed plumes on a tough Rocky Mountain native.
Z4-8
ColumbinePerennialApr-Jun
Columbine
Delicate, spurred flowers that dance on wiry stems. Hummingbird favorite.
Z3-8
Compass PlantPerennialJul-Sep
Compass Plant
Tall stems with large yellow daisies tower over deeply cut basal leaves that align north-south.
Z3-8
ConeflowerPerennialJun-Sep
Coneflower
Tough prairie native with long bloom season and medicinal history.
Z3-10
Coral Charm PeonyPerennialMay-Jun
Coral Charm Peony
Semi-double blooms open vivid coral-peach, age through apricot, and fade to soft butter cream. A color shift unlike any other peony.
Z3-8
Coral Sunset PeonyPerennialMay-Jun
Coral Sunset Peony
Deeper, longer-lasting coral than Coral Charm with semi-double form. The flowers hold their warm tones for nearly two weeks.
Z3-8
CrocusBulbFeb-Apr
Crocus
One of the first signs of spring, pushing through snow with jewel-toned cups.
Z3-8
CrossandraShrubMay-Oct
Crossandra
Glossy leaves and asymmetrical apricot-orange blooms held in tight spikes. Firecracker flower, blooms steadily in heat that wilts other tropicals.
Z10-11
CrossvineVineApr-May
Crossvine
Tubular orange-red trumpets line this vigorous semi-evergreen vine in spring, attracting every hummingbird in the neighborhood.
Z5-9
DaffodilBulbMar-May
Daffodil
Cheerful trumpets that naturalize beautifully and return stronger each year.
Z3-10
DahliaBulbJul-Oct
Dahlia
Endless forms from dinner-plate to pompom. The obsession of flower farmers.
Z3-10
DaylilyPerennialJun-Aug
Daylily
Virtually indestructible perennial with trumpet blooms in every warm hue.
Z3-10
Desert MarigoldPerennialMar-Oct
Desert Marigold
Cheerful desert wildflower that blooms almost year-round in warm climates. Thrives on neglect.
Z7-11
DrabaPerennialMar-Apr
Draba
Tiny alpine cushion plant smothered in bright yellow flowers in early spring. Perfect miniature scale.
Z4-7
Dutch IrisBulbMay-Jun
Dutch Iris
Slender stems bear elegant iris blooms in late spring to early summer.
Z5-9
Dutchman's BreechesPerennialMar-May
Dutchman's Breeches
Finely cut foliage and clusters of puffy white pantaloon-shaped flowers in early spring. A charming ephemeral that disappears by summer.
Z3-8
EpimediumPerennialApr-May
Epimedium
Delicate fairy-wing flowers above leathery foliage. One of the toughest dry shade groundcovers.
Z4-8
EremurusBulbMay-Jul
Eremurus
Towering candle-like spikes covered in tiny star flowers rise above a basal rosette. Foxtail lily, six feet of pure architecture.
Z5-8
False SunflowerPerennialJun-Sep
False Sunflower
Cheerful golden-yellow daisies that bloom for months on a tough native perennial. The sunniest, most reliable workhorse in the border.
Z3-9
Fawn LilyBulbMar-May
Fawn Lily
Mottled leaves and nodding white flowers with swept-back petals emerge in early spring from Pacific Northwest woodlands.
Z4-8
Flame AzaleaShrubMay-Jun
Flame Azalea
Outrageous blooms in hot orange, red, and yellow on a deciduous native azalea that stops people in their tracks.
Z5-8
ForsythiaShrubMar-Apr
Forsythia
A wall of golden yellow on bare branches. Spring's loudest announcement.
Z3-8
FoxglovePerennialMay-Jul
Foxglove
Stately spires of spotted, bell-shaped flowers. Cottage garden royalty.
Z3-8
Giant ConeflowerPerennialJul-Sep
Giant Coneflower
Towering stems with dramatically elongated cones rise above huge blue-green paddle leaves. An architectural native that commands attention.
Z5-9
Golden Rain TreeTreeJun-Jul
Golden Rain Tree
Showers of small yellow flowers followed by papery lantern-like seed pods. Tolerates tough urban conditions.
Z5-9
GoldenrodPerennialAug-Oct
Goldenrod
Wrongly blamed for allergies. A vital late-season pollinator magnet.
Z3-10
Goldsturm Black-Eyed SusanPerennialJul-Oct
Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan
The gold standard rudbeckia. Uniform, floriferous, and utterly reliable in any soil.
Z3-9
Graham Thomas RoseShrubMay-Oct
Graham Thomas Rose
Rich golden-yellow cups with an intense tea rose fragrance. David Austin's most famous creation.
Z5-9
Green-and-GoldPerennialMar-Jun
Green-and-Gold
Bright yellow star flowers appear for months above mat-forming foliage. The best spring ground cover for the Southeast.
Z5-8
Happy Returns DaylilyPerennialMay-Sep
Happy Returns Daylily
Lemon-yellow rebloomer with light fragrance. A bit taller than Stella with softer color.
Z3-9
Hawaiian HibiscusShrubMar-Nov
Hawaiian Hibiscus
Large tropical blooms in vivid colors appear repeatedly from spring through fall.
Z9-11
HeleniumPerennialAug-Oct
Helenium
Warm-toned daisy-like flowers with raised centers bloom as summer turns to fall. Loves moist soil.
Z3-8
HollyhockPerennialJun-Aug
Hollyhock
Towering spires of saucer-shaped blooms in vintage colors. The icon of every English cottage garden, biennial but generous with self-sown seedlings.
Z3-9
HoneysuckleVineMay-Aug
Honeysuckle
Tubular, nectar-rich flowers with a fragrance that defines summer evenings.
Z3-10
Hyperion DaylilyPerennialJun-Aug
Hyperion Daylily
Tall, pale lemon-yellow, sweetly fragrant blooms on an heirloom variety that's been cherished since 1925.
Z3-9
Ice Follies DaffodilBulbMar-Apr
Ice Follies Daffodil
White petals frame a wide, ruffled cup that opens yellow and fades to cream. Multiplies fast.
Z3-9
Ice PlantPerennialJun-Sep
Ice Plant
Neon-bright daisy flowers that shimmer in the sun over succulent foliage. Thrives in hot, dry rock gardens.
Z5-10
Indian GrassGrassAug-Oct
Indian Grass
Golden-orange fall color and shimmering flower spikes make this tall prairie native one of autumn's best performers.
Z4-9
Indian Summer RudbeckiaAnnualJul-Sep
Indian Summer Rudbeckia
Massive 6-9 inch golden daisies on a short-lived plant. Bigger and bolder than perennial black-eyed susans.
Z3-7
IrisPerennialMay-Jun
Iris
Elegant sword-leaved perennials with intricate, ruffled blooms.
Z3-10
IxiaBulbMay-Jun
Ixia
Wiry stems hold star-shaped flowers in jewel colors. Corn lily, a long-lasting cut flower that closes at night and opens with the sun.
Z8-11
JasmineVineMar-Aug
Jasmine
A vigorous twining vine with intensely sweet-scented white or yellow star-shaped flowers, the scent of warm southern evenings.
Z7-10
Julia Child RoseShrubMay-Oct
Julia Child Rose
Butter-yellow ruffled blooms with a sweet licorice-candy fragrance. The chef's own pick for her garden and one of the best yellow floribundas ever bred.
Z5-9
KerriaShrubApr-May
Kerria
Cheerful golden-yellow pompoms on bright green stems that stay vivid green all winter. One of the easiest shade-tolerant shrubs.
Z4-9
King Alfred DaffodilBulbMar-Apr
King Alfred Daffodil
The classic golden trumpet daffodil. Naturalizes into massive sweeps that return for decades.
Z3-9
Krinkled White PeonyPerennialMay-Jun
Krinkled White Peony
Single bowl-shaped flowers with crinkled white petals around a brilliant yellow boss of stamens. Elegant, airy, and adored by bees.
Z3-8
Lady's MantlePerennialMay-Jul
Lady's Mantle
Chartreuse frothy flowers and pleated blue-green leaves that hold water droplets like mercury. The ultimate filler plant.
Z3-7
LantanaPerennialMay-Nov
Lantana
Multi-colored flower clusters that bloom relentlessly in brutal heat.
Z7-10
Lemon Chiffon PeonyPerennialMay-Jun
Lemon Chiffon Peony
Intersectional Itoh hybrid with pale lemon-yellow semi-double blooms. Bartzella's softer-toned sibling with the same strong stems and long bloom.
Z4-9
LewisiaPerennialMay-Jun
Lewisia
Succulent rosettes with brilliant striped flowers in hot sunset colors. Must have perfect drainage or it rots.
Z4-8
LigulariaPerennialJul-Aug
Ligularia
Bold, dinner-plate leaves with daisy-like flowers. Loves wet feet and will wilt dramatically if dry.
Z4-8
LupinePerennialMay-Jun
Lupine
Dramatic spikes in every color. Short-lived but self-seeds generously.
Z3-8
MarigoldAnnualJun-Oct
Marigold
Bulletproof color all season long. The workhorse of warm-toned borders.
Z3-10
Marsh MarigoldPerennialApr-May
Marsh Marigold
Glossy buttercup flowers in early spring along streams and wet areas. One of the first wetland bloomers.
Z3-7
Mary Todd DaylilyPerennialJun-Aug
Mary Todd Daylily
Ruffled golden-yellow flowers with a lavender eye, large, showy, and sweetly fragrant in the summer border.
Z3-9
Mexican HatPerennialJun-Sep
Mexican Hat
Distinctive sombrero-like flowers sway on wiry stems in summer prairies.
Z4-9
Native Witch HazelShrubOct-Dec
Native Witch Hazel
Spidery yellow flowers and intoxicating clove fragrance on bare branches in late fall. The last native shrub to bloom each year.
Z3-8
Oregon GrapeShrubMar-Apr
Oregon Grape
Holly-like evergreen with yellow flower clusters followed by blue berries. Tough, shade-loving native.
Z5-9
Oregon IrisPerennialApr-May
Oregon Iris
Small purple iris flowers with yellow signals on wiry stems. A tough, underappreciated Pacific Northwest native.
Z6-8
Peace RoseShrubMay-Oct
Peace Rose
Massive cream-yellow blooms with rose-pink edges. The most famous rose of the 20th century, released the day Berlin fell in 1945.
Z5-9
Penhill Watermelon DahliaBulbJul-Oct
Penhill Watermelon Dahlia
Cactus-form dinner plate blooms in swirled peach, coral, and yellow with twisting petals. Each flower looks like a sunset in motion.
Z3-10
Persian ButtercupBulbMar-May
Persian Buttercup
Ruffled, rose-like blooms in vivid colors brighten cool spring beds and pots.
Z8-11
PetuniaAnnualMay-Oct
Petunia
Cascading color for containers and beds. Blooms nonstop until frost.
Z3-10
Pink PlumeriaTreeMay-Oct
Pink Plumeria
Clusters of pink, sweetly scented blooms cover this classic tropical tree in summer.
Z10-11
PlumeriaTreeMay-Oct
Plumeria
Intoxicatingly fragrant tropical blooms. The flower of Hawaiian leis.
Z9-10
PortulacaAnnualMay-Oct
Portulaca
Succulent-leaved sun lover with silky rose-like blooms that thrives where pavement, rock, or sand defeats everything else.
Z3-10
Prairie DockPerennialJul-Sep
Prairie Dock
Huge basal leaves and tall stalks topped with yellow daisies give strong prairie structure.
Z3-8
Pride of BarbadosShrubMay-Nov
Pride of Barbados
Flame-orange and yellow flower clusters that hummingbirds and swallowtails cannot resist. Thrives on heat, dies back at frost, returns every spring.
Z9-11
Queen of Sheba TulipBulbApr-May
Queen of Sheba Tulip
Lily-flowered tulip with pointed petals in glowing red edged with gold. Lights up the late spring border like a flame.
Z3-8
Rainbow Knock Out RoseShrubMay-Oct
Rainbow Knock Out Rose
Coral-pink single blooms with a yellow eye on the same indestructible Knock Out frame. Self-cleaning and disease-resistant like the original.
Z5-10
Red Hot PokerPerennialJun-Aug
Red Hot Poker
Torch-like spikes in fire-orange and yellow that hummingbirds zoom straight to. Bold and unforgettable.
Z5-9
Roald Dahl RoseShrubMay-Oct
Roald Dahl Rose
Peach-apricot cups in soft warm tones with a tea rose fragrance. Tireless rebloomer with excellent disease resistance.
Z5-9
RosePerennialMay-Oct
Rose
The queen of the garden. Modern varieties are surprisingly low-maintenance.
Z3-10
SedumPerennialAug-Nov
Sedum
Succulent leaves, tough as nails. Ages to deep crimson in autumn.
Z3-10
Shasta DaisyPerennialJun-Aug
Shasta Daisy
Classic white-and-gold daisies that look fresh from a meadow painting.
Z3-10
Showy GoldenrodPerennialAug-Oct
Showy Goldenrod
Upright spikes of bright yellow flowers feed late-season pollinators on dry prairies.
Z3-8
SnapdragonAnnualApr-Sep
Snapdragon
Vertical flower spikes with squeeze-open blooms. Kids love them.
Z3-10
SpicebushShrubMar-Apr
Spicebush
Clusters of tiny yellow flowers appear on bare branches in early spring on a fragrant native shrub with blazing yellow fall color.
Z4-9
StaticeAnnualJun-Sep
Statice
Stiff papery flower clusters that dry to keep their color for years. A cut-flower farmer staple for wreaths and dried bouquets.
Z2-11
Stella de Oro DaylilyPerennialMay-Sep
Stella de Oro Daylily
The most planted perennial in America. Compact, reblooming, and basically indestructible.
Z3-10
StrawflowerAnnualJun-Oct
Strawflower
Papery petals that already look like dried flowers when fresh. The original everlasting, hanging on long after every other bloom fades.
Z2-11
Sulphur FlowerPerennialJun-Jul
Sulphur Flower
Sulfur-yellow flower clusters on a silvery-leaved cushion plant. One of the toughest and prettiest natives of the Mountain West.
Z3-8
SundropPerennialJun-Aug
Sundrop
Bright yellow cups that open in daylight on a cheerful, drought-tolerant native that spreads into informal drifts.
Z4-8
SunflowerAnnualJul-Sep
Sunflower
Pure joy on a stalk. Birds love the seeds, kids love the spectacle.
Z3-10
Sunny Knock Out RoseShrubMay-Oct
Sunny Knock Out Rose
Bright lemon-yellow single blooms that fade to creamy white. The only Knock Out with real fragrance, and just as bulletproof as the rest.
Z5-10
Sunsprite RoseShrubMay-Oct
Sunsprite Rose
Brilliant deep yellow floribunda blooms that hold their color even in hot sun. Sweet fragrance and outstanding disease resistance.
Z5-9
Sweet OliveShrubMar-Nov
Sweet Olive
Small clustered flowers perfume the garden with an apricot-like scent over a long season.
Z8-11
Tete-a-Tete DaffodilBulbFeb-Apr
Tete-a-Tete Daffodil
Miniature golden trumpets, two to three per stem, on a tiny plant. The earliest daffodil and the best one for containers and the front of the bed.
Z3-9
Thread-Leaf CoreopsisPerennialJun-Sep
Thread-Leaf Coreopsis
Thread-fine foliage and masses of tiny yellow stars bloom for months with zero effort. A perennial you can actually neglect.
Z3-9
TickseedPerennialJun-Sep
Tickseed
Cheerful native daisy that blooms for months with almost no care.
Z3-10
Trumpet VineVineJun-Sep
Trumpet Vine
Aggressive native vine with fiery trumpets. Hummingbird highway.
Z4-10
Tufted Hair GrassGrassJun-Aug
Tufted Hair Grass
Airy gold-green flower clouds hover above dark evergreen tufts. One of the few grasses that thrives in moist shade.
Z4-9
TulipBulbMar-May
Tulip
The classic spring icon in almost every color imaginable.
Z3-8
WallflowerPerennialApr-Jun
Wallflower
Velvety blooms in burnished sunset tones with a sweet violet fragrance. The forgotten cottage staple worth bringing back.
Z6-10
Water LilyPerennialJun-Sep
Water Lily
Floating jewels that transform any pond. Pads provide shade for fish while flowers dazzle above.
Z4-10
Western Red ColumbinePerennialMay-Jul
Western Red Columbine
Scarlet and yellow spurred flowers that hummingbirds follow through the Pacific Northwest's mountain meadows.
Z4-9
White PlumeriaTreeMay-Oct
White Plumeria
Highly fragrant white flowers with yellow centers appear in clusters on succulent branches.
Z10-11
Wild ColumbinePerennialApr-Jun
Wild Columbine
Nodding red-and-yellow spurred flowers that hummingbirds love on a self-sowing native that naturalizes along woodland edges.
Z3-9
Winter AconiteBulbFeb-Mar
Winter Aconite
Buttercup-yellow blooms that push through frozen ground before the crocuses.
Z3-8
WintersweetShrubJan-Feb
Wintersweet
Highly fragrant waxy yellow flowers open on bare stems in midwinter.
Z7-9
Witch HazelShrubJan-Mar
Witch Hazel
Spidery, fragrant blooms on bare branches when nothing else dares.
Z3-8
YarrowPerennialJun-Sep
Yarrow
Flat-topped clusters on ferny foliage. Thrives on neglect in poor soil.
Z3-10
Yellow BellsShrubMay-Nov
Yellow Bells
Clusters of bright yellow trumpet flowers bloom for months in the heat. Southwest staple that takes drought and reflected heat without flinching.
Z9-11
ZinniaAnnualJun-Oct
Zinnia
Easy-grow annual with electric colors. Cut-and-come-again champion.
Z3-10

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