Love yellow flowers but hate replanting every year? Me too! That’s why I’m sharing my top 50 yellow perennials.
These beauties come back on their own, saving you time and money while keeping your garden bright and cheery.
1. Banana Cream (Rudbeckia)
Banana Cream Rudbeckias are like little suns in my garden. Their cheery faces never fail to make me smile when I’m out watering on a summer evening.
These beauties belong to the Rudbeckia genus and produce large, bright yellow flowers with a dark center. They typically bloom from mid-summer to fall, providing a long-lasting splash of color.
2. Black-eyed Susan
These classic beauties have been a staple in my garden for years. They’re so easy to grow, even my kids help maintain them! Black-eyed Susans feature bright yellow daisy-like blooms with a distinctive dark brown center.
They bloom from mid-summer to early fall, making them perfect for extending the garden’s color into the later months of the year.
3. Bottle Rocket (Goldenrod)
Bottle Rockets add a lovely vertical element to my garden. Their height makes them perfect for the back of borders.
This type of Goldenrod blooms from late summer to early fall and typically grows about 3-4 feet tall and wide. The bright yellow flowers create a stunning display that never fails to catch the eye.
4. Button Style Chrysanthemum
Button Style Chrysanthemums are adorable additions to any garden. Their small, button-like flowers come in various colors, including a cheerful yellow.
I love using them in mixed borders and cottage gardens – they add such a quaint, charming touch.
These hardy plants are perfect for gardeners of all levels, and they always bring a smile to my face when I see them blooming.
5. Carolina Lupine
Native to the Southeastern United States, Carolina Lupine has become one of my favorite yellow perennials. Its bright, pea-like flowers grow on tall spikes, creating a dramatic effect in the garden.
I’ve found it blooms beautifully from mid-spring to early summer, adding a burst of sunshine to those longer days.
6. Carolina Moonlight (Coreopsis)
Carolina Moonlight is a cultivar of Coreopsis that I simply adore. Its bright yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centers are a true showstopper in my garden.
This perennial is a constant source of cheer, and I’ve noticed it attracts butterflies and bees, which my kids love to watch.
7. Chamomile
Chamomile holds a special place in my garden and my heart. Not only does it produce small, delicate blooms on long stems, but its fragrant foliage is a treat for the senses.
I often use the flowers to make a soothing tea, and it’s become a lovely bedtime ritual for our family.
8. Coreopsis
Coreopsis is a fantastic yellow perennial that blooms from early summer to fall. Its bright daisy-like blooms are excellent for cutting and bringing indoors.
I often have a vase of these cheery flowers on my kitchen table, bringing a bit of my garden inside.
9. Corydalis
The most commonly grown species, Corydalis lutea, has become a favorite in my shade garden.
It produces clusters of small, bright yellow flowers nestled among delicate, fern-like foliage. This plant has been a wonderful addition to some of the shadier spots in my yard.
10. Coneflower
Coneflowers are hardy perennials that have never let me down. They bloom from mid-summer to fall, featuring large daisy-like blooms in shades of yellow, pink, and white.
The yellow varieties add a sunny disposition to my garden, and they’re incredibly low-maintenance, which is always a plus for this busy mom!
11. Cushion Spurge
Cushion Spurge is a delightful low-growing perennial that brightens up my garden in late spring to early summer.
Its bright yellow flowers create a beautiful cushion of color, typically growing about 1-2 feet tall and wide. I love how it forms neat mounds, perfect for edging or rock gardens.
12. Dwarf Tickseed (Mouse Ears)
Affectionately known as Mouse Ears, this compact perennial has become a favorite in my mixed borders. Its bushy foliage spreads slowly, creating a lovely ground cover.
The cheery yellow blooms seem to dance above the foliage, adding a playful touch to my garden design.
13. Daylily
Daylilies are the workhorses of my garden, blooming reliably from early summer to fall. Their trumpet-shaped blooms come in shades of yellow, orange, and red, but the yellow varieties hold a special place in my heart.
They’re incredibly easy to grow and multiply quickly, which means I always have extras to share with friends.
14. Double Primrose
Double Primrose brings a touch of elegance to my early spring garden. With its double yellow flowers standing proudly at 6-12 inches tall, it’s a charming addition to partially shaded areas. I love how it brightens up those spots where other plants might struggle.
15. Firefly Sunshine
Firefly Sunshine lives up to its name, bringing a brilliant glow to my garden. Its large yellow flowers on stiff stems make it a popular choice for both mixed borders and cut flower arrangements. I often find myself reaching for these when creating bouquets for my kitchen table.
16. Galaxy Tickseed
Galaxy Tickseed has become my go-to ground cover for sunny spots. Blooming from mid-spring to early summer, its yellow daisy-like flowers create a carpet of color. Growing about 1-2 feet tall and wide, it’s perfect for filling in gaps in the garden.
17. Golden Calla Lily
The Golden Calla Lily adds a touch of exotic beauty to my garden. Its large, yellow funnel-shaped flowers bloom in late to mid-summer, creating a stunning focal point.
I’ve had great success growing these in containers near my pond, where they thrive in the moist environment.
18. Billy Buttons (Craspedia globosa)
Billy Buttons, with their quirky ball-shaped flowers, always bring a smile to my face. These tall spikes of bright yellow blooms appear in late summer to early fall, adding whimsy and vertical interest to my garden beds.
19. Gray-headed Coneflower
The Gray-headed Coneflower has become a staple in my wildflower garden. Its yellow daisy-like flowers with unique gray-brown centers bloom from mid-summer to early fall, attracting a variety of pollinators. It’s a joy to watch butterflies flit around these sturdy plants.
20. Graham Thomas Rose
The Graham Thomas Rose is a showstopper in my garden. Its large, fragrant yellow flowers bloom from late spring to fall, filling the air with a sweet scent. This robust climber has transformed my garden fence into a wall of golden blooms.
21. Goldfinger
Goldfinger is a striking addition to my perennial border. Its yellow flowers sit atop tall stems, complemented by large heart-shaped leaves. Growing 3-4 feet tall and wide, it makes a bold statement in the garden.
22. Prairie Sun Rudbeckia
Prairie Sun Rudbeckia brings a unique twist to the classic Black-eyed Susan. Its bright canary yellow petals surround a green center, creating a fresh, vibrant look. These early summer bloomers are a favorite of both my family and our local pollinators.
23. Gold Nugget
Gold Nugget is a delightful succulent that adds interesting texture to my rock garden. Its golden yellow foliage is punctuated by tiny yellow flowers in mid to late summer. It’s a low-maintenance plant that thrives in well-draining soil.
24. Goldenrod
Goldenrod has become an essential late-season bloomer in my garden. From late summer to early fall, its bright yellow plumes attract a multitude of butterflies and bees. It’s a joy to watch the garden come alive with these beneficial visitors.
25. Golden Star Plant
The Golden Star Plant is a charming addition to my partially shaded areas. Its star-shaped flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, creating a constellation of yellow against its glossy dark green foliage. It’s a subtle yet beautiful presence in the garden.
26. Happy Returns Daylily
Happy Returns has become a staple in my perennial beds. True to its name, this daylily brings me joy with its masses of lemon-yellow blooms that keep coming back all season long. Its compact size makes it perfect for the front of borders or in container gardens.
27. Honeysuckle (Lonicera)
The fragrant yellow tubular flowers of honeysuckle have transformed my back fence into a sweet-smelling oasis. I love sitting on the patio in the evening, enjoying its perfume. Plus, the hummingbirds it attracts provide endless entertainment for the whole family.
28. Helenium
Helenium, often called sneezeweed, adds a splash of late-season color to my garden. Its bright yellow daisy-like blooms with dark brown centers are a favorite of butterflies. I’ve found it pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses for a prairie-inspired look.
29. Iris
The tall, slender stems of yellow iris add an elegant touch to my spring garden. Their bold blooms are like beacons of sunshine after a long winter. I’ve planted them near my pond, where they thrive in the moist soil.
30. Jethro Tull Coreopsis
Jethro Tull Coreopsis has become a reliable performer in my garden. Its clusters of small bright yellow flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. I’ve found it does best in full sun to partial shade, and it’s quite tolerant of different soil types.
31. King Edward
King Edward is a showstopper with its tall spikes of yellow bell-shaped flowers. Blooming in early summer, it’s become a favorite perch for hummingbirds and bees. Its vertical form adds nice structure to my cottage-style garden.
32. Lemon Meringue
Lemon Meringue brings a zesty brightness to my garden with its clusters of bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It’s become a cornerstone of my cut flower garden, providing plenty of blooms for summer bouquets.
33. Lemon Popsicle
Lemon Popsicle is as refreshing in the garden as its namesake is on a hot day. Its clusters of lemon yellow blooms brighten up partially shaded areas. I’ve found it to be quite adaptable, thriving in both my sunny border and under the dappled shade of trees.
34. Leopard’s Bane
Leopard’s Bane has become my go-to plant for early season color. Its yellow flowers with dark centers bloom in mid to late spring, bridging the gap between spring bulbs and summer perennials. It does well in the partial shade near my woodland garden.
35. Lupinus
Lupinus adds a touch of whimsy to my garden with its tall spikes of bright yellow pea-like flowers. They create a beautiful vertical accent in my cottage garden, and I love watching bees busily work their way up each flower spike.
36. Milkweed
While not entirely yellow, the yellow-orange flowers of milkweed have earned it a place in my butterfly garden. Growing 1-3 feet tall, it’s not only attractive but also crucial for monarch butterflies. Watching caterpillars munch on the leaves has become a favorite summer activity for my kids.
37. Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia, with its cheerful yellow flowers and dark centers, is a mainstay in my summer garden. Blooming from mid-summer to fall, it provides long-lasting color and attracts a variety of pollinators. It’s sturdy enough to withstand summer storms and curious kids.
38. Prairie Dock
Native to Central and Eastern North America, Prairie Dock has found a home in my naturalized garden area. Part of the Asteraceae family, its tall yellow blooms add height and interest to my late summer landscape.
39. Solar Flare
Solar Flare lives up to its name with large bright yellow petals surrounding a dark cone-shaped center. It’s become a focal point in my perennial border, drawing the eye with its bold, sunburst-like appearance.
40. Shrubby St. John’s Wort
The bright yellow flowers of Shrubby St. John’s Wort, with their burst of golden stamens, add a touch of cheerfulness to my mid-summer garden. It’s become a reliable bloomer, flowering from mid-summer to early fall.
41. Sneezewort (Achillea)
Sneezewort, with its tiny yellow blooms and white center, adds delicate texture to my garden. It’s become a favorite filler in both my garden beds and cut flower arrangements.
42. Spanish Flair Helleborus
Spanish Flair Helleborus brings early color to my garden with its large outward-facing yellow flowers. Blooming in late winter or early spring, it’s a welcome sight after the grey days of winter.
43. Whorled Tickseed
Whorled Tickseed, with its slender thread-like leaves and cheerful yellow or golden flowers, adds an airy, delicate touch to my garden. It’s become a favorite for its long blooming period and low maintenance needs.
44. Tickseed
Tickseed is a low-growing perennial that’s perfect for the front of my borders. Its small yellow daisy-like blooms on slender stems create a carpet of color from early summer to fall. It’s a reliable performer that comes back year after year.
45. False Sunflowers
False Sunflowers have become a staple in my summer garden. Growing 2-5 feet tall with a spread of 2-3 feet, their bright yellow daisy-like flowers bloom from mid-summer to early fall. They create a cheerful backdrop for shorter plants.
46. Helenium ‘Table Mountain’
Helenium ‘Table Mountain’ has become a late-summer star in my garden. Its large golden-like flowers on long stems add a burst of sunshine just when the garden starts to fade. I’ve found it pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and other late-blooming perennials.
47. Evening Primrose
Evening Primrose brings a touch of magic to my garden as dusk approaches. Its delicate five-petaled blooms with yellow centers open in the early evening, creating a lovely display.
Though each bloom lasts only about a month in early summer, the plant’s prolific nature ensures a continuous show.
48. Yarrow
Yarrow has proven to be a versatile addition to my garden. Its feathery foliage provides interest even when it’s not blooming, and the clusters of small daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow add a soft, airy touch to the landscape. I love how it attracts butterflies and holds up well in dried arrangements.
49. Yellow Archangel
Yellow Archangel has become my go-to ground cover for tricky shaded areas. Its bright variegated foliage lights up dark corners, and the cheery yellow flowers that appear in spring are a bonus. I do keep an eye on it, though, as it can spread enthusiastically if left unchecked.
50. Yellow Stonecrop
Yellow Stonecrop rounds out my collection of yellow perennials beautifully. This low-growing succulent, with its bright yellow flowers and attractive foliage, has found a home in my rock garden and between stepping stones.
Growing 6-8 inches tall with a spread of 12-18 inches, it’s perfect for adding pops of color in unexpected places.