Flowers are the perfect way to brighten up any garden, and yellow flowers have always been one of our favorites. With their sunny hue, they almost seem like little pieces of sunshine themselves!
In this list you’ll find 21 different plants that can be grown as annuals or perennials in your space with ease, thanks to how bright and cheerful each plant is.
Who doesn’t love yellow flowers? They never fail to brighten your mood and sometimes even a day. Plus they really stand out in any garden, not just annuals or perennials for the summer containers.
21 OF THE BEST YELLOW FLOWERS FOR YOUR GARDEN
1. Calibrachoa
These tender perennials with trailing foliage do well in zones 9+. Calibrachoas is the perfect plant to mix up your beds or put into hanging flower baskets, and you’ll love that they’re easy-to-grow!
2. Dahlia
The tropical perennials are a beauty, with their bright colors and interesting shapes. They’ll come back year after year even if the ground froze – perfect for colder climates!
Dalia plants are perfect for both the ground and in pots. They can grow up to 48 inches tall, with flowers that will be a bright yellow color from time-to-time!
There’s even one type of dahlia plant called “dinner plate” due it its huge blooms which make them an especially gorgeous addition any garden or potting bench.
3. Cosmos
The cosmos are an attractive annual flower that can be used in the garden to create a more dramatic look.
The tall sun lovers are breathtaking. They’ll grow up to 48” and their yellow blossoms make for an eye-catching background against the green leaves!
4. Canna Lilies
Though they are tender perennials, cannas do well in any climate. They will grow 3-8ft high with a sunny spot and provide gorgeous light yellow flowers that can also be grown as indoor plants if you want!
The plant has dark green leaves, which make it an elegant addition to your garden or flower bed.
5. Portulaca (aka: moss rose)
Portulaca, or moss rose is an annual plant that likes sun to part shade. It’s drought tolerant and makes for a super cute ground cover with its succulent looking foliage as well as bold colorful flowers!
6. Marigold
These cheerful annuals are perfect for any sunny or partially shaded spot in your garden, and can grow up to 12 inches tall.
Their bright yellow blossoms add some much needed color against dark green leaves that will attract bees as they wait patiently on their next meal!
7. Coreopsis (aka: golden tickseed)
Coreopsis are the perfect addition to any garden. These delicate looking annuals will thrive in sun or part shade and produce lovely flowers that dance with every breeze they get!
They reseed themselves, so you can grow them as perennials if desired – which means there’ll always be more of these beautiful plants available for all your needs at a single spot on earth.
8. Sunflower
The classic sunflower is a cheerful and beautiful flower that loves the sun. They can grow up to 12 feet tall with their large showy blooms, attracting bees while growing in abundance!
9. Calendula
This beautiful annual flower is a great addition to your garden. It can be planted in full sun or part shade and will grow up to 6-12 inches tall!
The yellow petals of the calendula plant are not only striking, they also contain some amazing benefits that make it worth eating – whether you’re looking for healing teas or recipes on how to use them medicinally.
10. African daisy (Osteospermum)
The African daisy is a tender perennial, often used as annuals. They grow to 12-18″ tall and like lots of direct sunlight with an ideal temperature range between 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit to thrive in the dry soil!
11. Zinnia
These colorful summer flowers are great for cutting, and the bees will love them! Zinnias grow 36-48 inches tall in full sun.
There’s a variety that has yellow petals too; some have solid colors with white or orange mixed into it as well.”
12. Petunia
These tender perennials are often sold as annuals, and can survive year round in zones 9 and up.
Petunias have fragrant blossoms that do well with full sun to part shade – they grow 18-24″ long on their trailing stems!
13. Snapdragon
Snapdragons are an excellent choice for adding texture and height in beds or mixed containers. They also have the bright yellow blooms that stand out among other plants, making them perfect companions with your garden décor!
The bees love Snapdragon flowers too so you can count on these guys being around as long as summer lasts.
14. Gerbera (gerber daisy)
The Gerber daisy is a beautiful plant with tall flower stems that can grow up to 18 inches. Flowers come in all colors, but my favorite are those which are yellow!
15. Gladiolus
The eye-catching Glads are a perfect choice for any sunny garden.
With their tall stature, spiky blooms and tropical roots that can grow up to 18 inches tall these summertime bulbs will fill your landscape with color!
16. Pansies (viola)
The perfect plant for those who love the sweet and innocent look of flowers, yellow flowering pansies are hardworking little guys that will bloom year-round in cold climates.
They grow to heights from 6 inches all the way up 12′. You can find these beautiful plants solids or mixed with other colors like pink!
17. Ranunculus
Ranunculus are a type of flower that can be grown in containers or your garden. These delicate annuals come with large, tissue-paper like petals and grow well for zones 8 through 11 (indoors).
18. Celosia (cockscomb)
If you’re looking for some unique flowers, then this one’s the perfect choice. Celosias come in lots of varieties – from soft and rounded to tall spiky plumes!
They can grow anywhere between 12-36″ high when planted outdoors or as low maintenance garden accents indoors that enjoy plenty sun exposure.
19. Gazania
This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in zones 8 through 10, and produces a 6 – 12 inch tall flower.
The bright yellow daisy like blooms are great for borders or pots!
20. Bidens
Bidens is a beautiful flower that you can grow as an annual or perennial in zones 8-11.
They’re both drought and heat resistant, attract bees & butterflies to the garden, and will bloom year round even when grown indoors if conditions are right– really making them perfect for any occasion!
The dainty yellow petals stretch up 6-18″ tall with dark lacy leaves on top adding just enough beauty alongside its showy flowers.
21. Prickly Pear Cactus
The hardiness of these desert perennials varies by variety. Some will survive down to zone 4, while others only live in 8 or higher and can be grown as annuals too!
The bee-loved pricks are topped with show stopping yellow flowers that attract pollinators like bees – they grow up to 48″ tall when given plenty of room for their roots (just make sure you don’t touch any leaves)!