Want to add a bright pop of color to your garden but don’t know where to start? Try incorporating one of the pretty yellow flowers below into your favorite garden bed.
There are 15 types of yellow flowers in the list. Some are uncommon varieties, while other are more popular yellow flowers.
Each of the yellow flowers listed has the name of the flower, a picture and some basic care notes so you can see if they’d be a good fit for your garden.
Plus, you can download a free yellow flower names printable to take with you when you go plant shopping.
Yellow flowers names and pictures (A-M)
You will find that the names of yellow flowers in this list are organized in alphabetical order.
The care notes below are general guidelines for each of the flowers. Their care may vary depending on the yellow flower types you buy, and the weather conditions where you live.
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Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Black-eyed Susans are a hardy perennial which will come back year after year, even after a strong frost.
| Plant type | Annual, perennial |
| Sun exposure | Full sun |
| Soil needs | Moist to dry, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic, neutral |
| Mature size | 1-3 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide |
| Bloom time | Early summer through early fall |
| Hardiness zones | 3-10 |
Purchase Black-eyed Susans for your garden here.
Daffodil (Narcissus)
These yellow flowering bulbs are one of the most iconic spring flowers because they bloom early in spring. Daffodils come in a variety of colors including white, yellow, pink, orange and combinations of these colors.
| Plant type | Perennial |
| Sun exposure | Full sun |
| Soil needs | Well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic, neutral |
| Mature size | 6-30 inches tall, 6-12 inches wide |
| Bloom time | Late winter through spring |
| Hardiness zones | 3-9 |
Daylily (Hemerocallis)
You can find daylilies in many colors, including the yellow, King George variety pictured above.
| Plant type | Perennial |
| Sun exposure | Full sun |
| Soil needs | Moist, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic, neutral |
| Mature size | 1-4 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide |
| Bloom time | Late spring through early fall |
| Hardiness zones | 3-9 |
Get yellow bare root Stella d’Oro daylilies here.
Forsythia (Forsythia ssp.)
Add a forsythia bush to bring a pop of color to your yard. They grow large enough to hide chainlink fences, transforming a plain backyard into a yellow garden oasis.
| Plant type | Perennial (shrub) |
| Sun exposure | Full sun |
| Soil needs | Moist, well drained soil |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Mature size | 5-12 feet tall, 4-12 feet wide |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Hardiness zones | 4-9 |
Buy forsythia for your garden here.
Gerbera daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)
Gerbera daisies survive well as cut flowers, so you can enjoy these bright yellow flowers outside in the garden, and also in a vase inside!
| Plant type | Tender perennial (usually grown as annuals) |
| Sun exposure | Full sun, partial sun |
| Soil needs | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic, neutral |
| Mature size | 6-18 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide |
| Bloom time | Late spring through fall |
| Hardiness zones | 8-11 |
Purchase a pack of Gerbera daisy yellow flower seeds here.
Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)
Another common name for this yellow flower is tickseed. It gained this unfortunate nickname because the seeds in the center of the flower look like ticks.
| Plant type | Perennial |
| Sun exposure | Full sun |
| Soil needs | Well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic, neutral |
| Mature size | 1-3 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide |
| Bloom time | Spring through summer |
| Hardiness zones | 3-9 |
Get Lanceleaf coreposis for your garden here.
Yellow flowers names and photos (N-Z)
The yellow flower names below fall in the last half of the alphabet. They all include yellow flower pictures and basic care info.
Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana)
Pansies are a great flower to grow in cooler weather. They will give your garden color long after other flowers have stopped blooming.
| Plant type | Tender perennial (usually grown as annuals) |
| Sun exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil needs | Well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Acidic |
| Mature size | 6-12 inches tall, 6-12 inches wide |
| Bloom time | Spring and fall |
| Hardiness zones | 6-10 |
Buy your own yellow pansy seeds here.
Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus)
If you’re in southern California between early March and early May, you can visit the Carlsbad Flower Fields, which has a stunning display of 55 acres of ranunculus. It is where the photo above was taken.
| Plant type | Tender perennial (usually grown as annuals) |
| Sun exposure | Full sun |
| Soil needs | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic, neutral |
| Mature size | 12-18 inches tall, 12 inches wide |
| Bloom time | Late spring to early summer |
| Hardiness zones | 8-11 |
Get ranunculus corms to grow in your garden here.
Rapeseed flowers (Brassica napus)
In addition to these beautiful yellow flowers, the different varieties of rapeseed plants also produce vegetable oil (rapeseed oil and canola oil).
| Plant type | Annual, biennial |
| Sun exposure | Full sun |
| Soil needs | Well-drained soil, tolerant of saline soils |
| Soil pH | Acidic, neutral, alkaline |
| Mature size | 2-5 feet tall, 1-3 feet wide |
| Bloom time | Spring through fall |
| Hardiness zones | 2-10 |
Purchase your own rapeseed plant here.
Ross’s avens (Geum rossii)
If you’re in cool, rocky, high elevation areas, keep an eye out for Ross’s avens. This flower grows in many well-drained soil types including rocks and sand.
| Plant type | Perennial |
| Sun exposure | Full sun, partial sun |
| Soil needs | Well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic, neutral |
| Mature size | 12-24 inches tall, 12-24 inches wide |
| Bloom time | Late spring through summer |
| Hardiness zones | 3-7 |
Sunflower (Helianthus annus)
Sunflowers are one of the most beloved yellow flowers, known for their large flowering heads which turn to follow the sun.
| Plant type | Mostly annuals (perennial varieties also exist) |
| Sun exposure | Full sun |
| Soil needs | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic, neutral |
| Mature size | 1-15 feet tall, 1-3 feet wide |
| Bloom time | Summer through early fall |
| Hardiness zones | 3-9 |
Buy yellow sunflower seeds for your garden here.
Tulip (Tulipa spp.)
Did you know that tulips close their petals at night? They are nyctinastic plants that open and close in response to external stimuli like light and temperature changes.
| Plant type | Perennials (often treated as annuals) |
| Sun exposure | Full sun |
| Soil needs | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Lightly acidic, neutral |
| Mature size | 6-24 inches tall, 4-9 inches wide |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Hardiness zones | 3-8 |
Purchase yellow tulip bulbs here.
Vanda orchid (Vanda ssp.)
Unlike the other yellow flower varieties in this list, Vanda orchids (and other orchids) don’t need potting soil to survive. In their natural habitat, these epiphytes grow on trees and use long arial roots to draw in the water they need.
| Plant type | Tender perennial |
| Sun exposure | Partial sun |
| Soil needs | Airy, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Acidic, neutral |
| Mature size | 1-3 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide |
| Bloom time | Spring, summer, fall, winter |
| Hardiness zones | 10-12 |
Get your own Vanda orchid here.
Yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia ssp.)
Yellow loosestrife is an ornamental perennial, known for its beautiful yellow flowers. However, it is an invasive species and is prohibited from sale in some states.
| Plant type | Perennial |
| Sun exposure | Full sun, partial sun |
| Soil needs | Nutrient rich, moist, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic, neutral |
| Mature size | 2-4 feet tall, 1-3 feet wide |
| Bloom time | Late spring through late summer |
| Hardiness zones | 4-9 |
You can buy yellow loosestrife here, if it’s not prohibited in your state. Consider planting it in a container so it doesn’t take over your garden!
Yellow rose (Rosa ssp.)
Roses come in a wide variety of colors, including yellow, orange, white, pink, red, purple and green! Each rose color has a specific meaning; yellow roses symbolize joy, friendship and new beginnings.
| Plant type | Perennial |
| Sun exposure | Full sun |
| Soil needs | Rich, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic, neutral |
| Mature size | 3-6 feet tall, 2-4 feet wide |
| Bloom time | Late spring through early fall |
| Hardiness zones | 4-9 |
Purchase a yellow rose bush for your garden here.
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15 Types of Yellow Flowers – Names, Pictures & Care Info
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