There’s nothing quite like walking into your garden and seeing bright yellow flowers popping into the landscape. The yellow flowers are like sunlight in a garden, as they can light up any day.
When planning your garden and what to plant, it is always best to consider the type of plant you will be using. Perennials are a popular choice because they return year after year with ever better blooms.
So it would make sense to add the best with the brightest and plant yellow perennials in your garden. The only question that remains is which yellow perennial flowers you should grow in your garden.
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1. Susan looking back (coneflower)
This sun-loving perennial wildflower is native to North America. The beautiful yellow-black flowers brighten up any garden. Hardy in zones 3 through 11, Black-Eyed Susan grows up to 24 inches tall and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
If you want to help your plant produce new flowers, it’s a good idea to remove faded flower heads every few days. This perennial grows best in landscaped beds, garden borders and also does well in container gardens.
2. Tick Seed (Coreopsis spp.)
Coreopsis is another sun-loving Native American. Hardy to zones 4 through 9, this perennial grows 18 to 24 inches tall; if you prefer a smaller version, there are dwarf options available that are only 6-12 inches tall. This plant prefers full sun and needs at least 6-8 hours a day.
Coreopsis prefers rich, well-drained soil; Water this plant whenever the soil feels dry. The best time to plant coreopsis is in the spring when the threat of frost has passed. You will get your first flowers the second year after planting them. Trim dead flowers to encourage longer bloom times.
3. Climbing rose (rose graham thomas)
Few flowers are as beautiful as a rose and the Graham Thomas rose is a beautiful yellow flower. This plant grows in hardiness zones 5 through 9 and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
The Graham Thomas prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil and grows 36 to 72 inches tall. Plant this rose in your hedge for best results, as a companion in mixed borders or as a specimen.
Due to its long stems, up to 60 centimeters, it can be trained as a climber. You can prune this rose slightly by cutting the side shoots in half or a third.
4. Dutch hyacinth (oriental hyacinth)
The yellow Dutch hyacinth is one of the rarest color forms, but one of the most beautiful. The flowers look like small bubbles floating almost above their bright green lanceolate leaves. They give off a wonderful fragrance, so planting them near a doorway or along a path will be appreciated for their sense of smell.
This form of hyacinth thrives in hardiness zones 4 to 8, although during the winter months it needs protection from anything below zone 5. Adding straw mulch to the soil helps prevent frost damage.
The Dutch hyacinth grows 6 to 10 inches tall and prefers well-drained, moderately moist soil. They will survive in full sun or partial shade. Plant these beauties in groups of at least five in your borders, flower beds, rock gardens or containers.
5. Yellow Echinacea (echinacea paradox)
Echinacea is a very hardy perennial and is considered by many to be one of the best flowering plants for a sunny location. The yellow-flowering type is an Echinacea hybrid. Thriving in hardiness zones 3 to 9, this perennial grows 24 to 36 inches tall and prefers full sun and well-drained alkaline soil.
Remove the flowers when they start to wilt, this will encourage more blooms. Keep your plants tidy and try to prevent them from self-seeding. Although its seeds are a favorite snack for birds, especially the American Goldfinch, leaving a few will bring birds to your garden.
6. Persian Buttercup (asian buttercup)
This prolific perennial has super long blooms, lasting up to six weeks and producing large bright yellow rose-like flowers.
Ranunculus is a tuberous plant with lush foliage that blooms in early to mid-summer. This perennial thrives in more temperate to cooler climates in hardiness zones 8 through 11.
These perennials grow up to 12 inches tall and prefer well-drained, moderately moist soil and full sun. This perennial is perfect for borders, flower beds and containers. The number of flowers you get depends on the size of the bulb/tuber. The larger the bulb, the more flowers it will produce.
7. yarrow (yarrow)
Yarrow is native to North America and is a popular perennial pollinator. They prefer full sun and thrive in hardiness zones 3 through 9, reaching about 24 to 48 inches tall. Yarrow produces small, tight flower heads that rise above their clusters of fern-like foliage.
This perennial plant prefers well-drained clay soils. When planting yarrow, it is good to space them 1 to 2 feet apart, as they grow quickly. It would help to add a thin layer of compost around each plant in the spring for nourishment.
Divide your yarrow every three to five years to support its vigorous growth. Cutting dead or faded flowers in mid-summer will often encourage them to bring out another purchased flower.
8. Yellow Daylily (Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus)
The yellow daylily is a herbaceous perennial that produces attractive, medium-sized bright yellow flowers. This perennial prefers full sun and thrives in hardiness zones 3 to 9 and reaches about 20 inches tall.
The daylily has long, strap-like green leaves and gets its name from the fact that the flowers bloom for only one day. Don’t be discouraged, as each plant produces so many flowers/buds that you won’t even notice.
The daylily thrives in more organic loam and prefers well-drained soil. Perfect for growing in containers, rock gardens or borders, you can plant these perennials in large groups. Removing old or dull blooms keeps your plant looking neat and encourages continued flowering.
9. Yellow evening primrose (oenothera biennis)
This delicately beautiful perennial is native to North America. It is also nocturnal, that is, it opens its flowers at night and keeps them closed during the day.
Thriving in hardiness zones 4 to 9, this perennial grows 36 to 60 inches tall and prefers full sun to partial shade. The soil should be well drained and moist. Adding a thick layer of mulch to the soil can help keep the roots cool during the hot summer months.
Be sure to plant your evening primrose in the cooler months so the roots and foliage have time to establish before the heat sets in. this ensures that they bloom well in summer. Evening primrose flowers are edible, cooked and raw.
10. Chrysanthemum ‘Yellow Star’ (Chrysanthemum)
The best-grown yellow perennial chrysanthemum is “yellow star” with spoon-shaped petals on its flowers. This mum prefers hardiness zones 5 through 9 and is one of the tallest varieties reaching 24 inches tall.
Little yellow stars like fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and prefer full sun during the growing months. Pinching about an inch of branch tips encourages a stronger plant and better bushy branching; you can do this about 2-3 times during the growing season.
During the fall months, you can prune the plant to the ground to help regrowth the following year. The best locations for this perennial are flower beds or borders, containers, or an informal garden.
11. Sweet Goldenrod (Solidago Perfume)
This fragrant goldenrod is often recognizable by its anise-scented leaves. It is a native of eastern America and due to its clump growth patterns, it is one of the best grown goldenrods for gardens. Goldenrod produces clusters of yellow, daisy-like flowers on one side of the upper plant.
Preferred hardiness zones are 4 to 9, and it grows 24 to 48 inches tall. This perennial prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained, medium to dry soil.
This plant is often used in herbal medicine. You can plant this perennial anywhere in your garden, border or even in your herb garden. Prevent the plant from self-seeding by cutting off old flower heads.
12. Yellow Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Luna’)
These perennials are part of the chrysanthemum family and produce flowers that look like double pom poms. Its flowers start out yellow, change to two shades of yellow, then turn white, leaving you with a bright yellow center, white midtones, and yellow around the edges of the petals.
Shasta daisies prefer hardiness zones 4 to 9 and reach a height of 18 to 20 inches. This Shasta daisy prefers full sun to partial shade, moist, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter at the roots. You can also add a layer of mulch to the topsoil to keep the roots cool in the summer.
Looks great in clusters of 5 or more in your garden borders, window boxes or even as a container plant. Cutting off old flowers promotes flowering.