Yellow perennials

These are the perennials in our records with yellow among their flower colors. A plant is listed here only if its record gives a hardiness zone of 7 or colder, so it can stay in the ground over winter in zone 7 or colder; dahlias are left out for that reason. The table below compares every plant we list side by side.

Varieties
111
Height
0½–8 ft (10–250 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–10
Flowers

30 Daffodils

28 Tulips

25 Black-eyed Susans

13 Peonies

10 Lilies

5 Coneflowers

All 111 yellow perennials

A Actaea daffodil flower up close on the plant Actaea Poet's daffodil from 1919 with white petals and a red-rimmed yellow cup, 15 to 17 inches. Mid spring, Late spring15–17 in (38–43 cm)Poeticus
A American Gold Rush black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant American Gold Rush Leaf spot resistant hybrid rudbeckia with golden yellow flowers, 22 to 24 inches, July until frost. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2 ft (56–61 cm)Other species
A Apricot Symbiose tulip flower up close on the plant Apricot Symbiose Double Early tulip in apricot, yellow and rose, 14 inches, mid-April. Mid spring14 in (36 cm)Double early
A Avant Garde tulip flower up close on the plant Avant Garde Double Early tulip, creamy-yellow maturing to ivory, 14 inches, mid-April. Mid spring14 in (36 cm)Double early
A Baby Moon daffodil flower up close on the plant Baby Moon Small jonquilla daffodil with clusters of golden yellow blooms on 6 to 12 inch stems. Mid spring, Late spring6–12 in (15–30 cm)Jonquilla
A Ballade Lady tulip flower up close on the plant Ballade Lady Lily-flowered tulip in silvery-white and pale pink with rose-pink flushes, 22 inches tall. Late spring22 in (56 cm)Lily-flowered
A Bartzella peony flower up close on the plant Bartzella Itoh peony with semi-double to double lemon yellow flowers and a red center, 34 inches tall, midseason. Early summer3 ft (86 cm)Itoh (intersectional)
A Big Chief tulip flower up close on the plant Big Chief Darwin Hybrid tulip, rosy salmon with yellow base, 18-24 inches, mid to late spring. Mid spring, Late spring18–24 in (45–60 cm)Darwin hybrid
A Bowl of Beauty peony flower up close on the plant Bowl of Beauty Anemone-form herbaceous peony with pink petals cupping a pale yellow center. Late spring, Early summer3 ft (86 cm)Herbaceous
A Bridal Crown daffodil flower up close on the plant Bridal Crown Cluster-flowered Division 4 double daffodil in white and saffron, from 1949. Early spring, Mid spring12–14 in (30–36 cm)Double
A Canada lily lily flower up close on the plant Canada lily Native species lily with up to 20 nodding speckled bells in orange, red or yellow. Midsummer, Late summer3–5 ft (91–152 cm)Species
A Canaliculatus daffodil flower up close on the plant Canaliculatus Miniature tazetta daffodil with clusters of white flowers and golden cups, 4 to 6 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring4–6 in (10–15 cm)Tazetta
A Canary Brilliants peony flower up close on the plant Canary Brilliants Itoh peony with semi-double to double creamy yellow flowers, apricot at the center, 28 inches tall, midseason. Early summer (estimated) 2½ ft (71 cm)Itoh (intersectional)
A Carlton daffodil flower up close on the plant Carlton Two-toned yellow large-cupped daffodil from 1927, 18 to 20 inches, early spring. Early spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Large-cupped
A Cheyenne Spirit coneflower flower up close on the plant Cheyenne Spirit Seed-grown coneflower mix in red, orange, magenta, golden yellow and white. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–2½ ft (56–76 cm)Single
A City Garden black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant City Garden Compact 12 inch black-eyed Susan with yellow-orange flowers, July to September. Midsummer, Late summer9–12 in (23–30 cm)Rudbeckia fulgida
A Conca d'Or lily flower up close on the plant Conca d'Or Orienpet lily with large lemon yellow flowers edged cream white on 3 to 5 foot stems. Midsummer, Late summer3–5 ft (91–152 cm)Interdivisional hybrid
A Crystal Star tulip flower up close on the plant Crystal Star Fringed tulip with yellow 4-inch blooms and finely fringed petals. Mid spring, Late spring16–22 in (41–56 cm)Fringed
A Daydream tulip flower up close on the plant Daydream Darwin Hybrid tulip, flowers open yellow and turn apricot-orange on 20 to 24 inch stems. Mid spring1½–2 ft (51–61 cm)Darwin hybrid
A Denver Daisy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Denver Daisy Short-lived perennial black-eyed Susan with brown and gold blooms from midsummer to fall. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall18–20 in (46–51 cm)Rudbeckia hirta
A Dutch Master daffodil flower up close on the plant Dutch Master Large all-yellow trumpet daffodil, 18 to 20 inches, blooming early to mid spring. Early spring, Mid spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Trumpet
A Early Bird Gold black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Early Bird Gold Day-neutral black-eyed Susan with bright yellow flowers from mid-June to October, 18 to 24 inches. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Rudbeckia fulgida
A Echinacea paradoxa coneflower flower up close on the plant Echinacea paradoxa The only yellow-flowered Echinacea species, an Ozark native with drooping yellow rays. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Single
A Erlicheer daffodil flower up close on the plant Erlicheer Cluster-flowered Division 4 double daffodil in ivory and pale yellow for zones 6 to 9. Mid spring, Late spring12–14 in (30–36 cm)Double
A Exotic Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant Exotic Emperor Double Early sport of White Emperor, ivory-white with green striations, 12-20 inches. Early spring, Mid spring12–20 in (30–51 cm)Double early
A February Gold daffodil flower up close on the plant February Gold Early all-yellow cyclamineus daffodil from 1923, 8 to 12 inches tall. Early spring8–12 in (20–30 cm)Cyclamineus
A Flaming Parrot tulip flower up close on the plant Flaming Parrot Parrot tulip with yellow petals flamed red, on 18 to 22 inch stems. Late spring18–22 in (46–56 cm)Parrot
Floresta Kaufmanniana tulip striped red and white, yellow interior, 8 inches, early spring. Early spring8 in (20 cm)Kaufmanniana
A Formosa tulip flower up close on the plant Formosa Heirloom viridiflora tulip, bright yellow flamed with green, 20 inches. Late spring20 in (51 cm)Viridiflora
A Garden Treasure peony flower up close on the plant Garden Treasure Itoh peony with semi-double yellow flowers and muted red flares, 22 to 24 inches tall, mid to late season. Early summer2 ft (56–61 cm)Itoh (intersectional)
A Glitters Like Gold black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Glitters Like Gold Hybrid black-eyed Susan with 3 inch golden flowers, 2 to 3 feet, July to September. Midsummer, Late summer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Other species
A Gloriosa Daisy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia hirta seed strain with large bicolor double blooms from summer to fall. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) 2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Rudbeckia hirta
Golda Emanis Giant coneflower with golden spring foliage and tall yellow flowers, June to July. Early summer, Midsummer5–7 ft (152–213 cm)Rudbeckia maxima
A Golden Ducat daffodil flower up close on the plant Golden Ducat Heirloom Division 4 double daffodil with large all yellow flowers. Early spring, Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Double
A Golden Glow black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Golden Glow Victorian double coneflower with fully double yellow flowers on 5 to 7 foot stems, July to September. Midsummer, Late summer5–7 ft (152–213 cm)Rudbeckia laciniata
A Golden Splendor lily flower up close on the plant Golden Splendor Trumpet lily with deep yellow trumpets and maroon-striped reverses on 4 to 5 foot stems in midsummer. Midsummer4–5 ft (122–152 cm)Trumpet and Aurelian
A Goldsturm black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Goldsturm Classic black-eyed Susan with deep yellow rays and a dark center, 2 to 3 feet, midsummer to fall. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Rudbeckia fulgida
A Graefin Bettina tulip flower up close on the plant Graefin Bettina Greigii tulip, yellow with thick red flames and mottled foliage, 10 to 12 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring10–12 in (25–30 cm)Greigii
A Guinea Gold lily flower up close on the plant Guinea Gold Martagon lily with small dangling golden flowers on 4 to 5 ft stems. Late spring4–5 ft (122–152 cm)Martagon
A Harvest Moon coneflower flower up close on the plant Harvest Moon Big Sky series hybrid coneflower with gold flowers, midsummer to fall. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–2½ ft (61–81 cm)Single
A Henry Eilers black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Henry Eilers Sweet coneflower with quilled yellow rays and brown centers, 3 to 5 feet, July to September. Midsummer, Late summer3–5 ft (91–152 cm)Rudbeckia subtomentosa
A Herbstsonne black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Herbstsonne Tall coneflower with drooping yellow rays and green cones, 5 to 7 feet, June to August. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer5–7 ft (152–213 cm)Rudbeckia laciniata
A High Noon peony flower up close on the plant High Noon Tree peony with semi-double lemon yellow flowers flared raspberry at the base, blooming in May. Late spring4–5 ft (122–152 cm)Tree
A Ice Follies daffodil flower up close on the plant Ice Follies Large-cupped daffodil with white petals and a lemon yellow cup, 18 to 20 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Large-cupped
A Irish Eyes black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Irish Eyes Tall black-eyed Susan with single golden-yellow flowers around a bright green eye. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) 2½ ft (70–80 cm)Rudbeckia hirta
A Irish Spring black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Irish Spring Rudbeckia hirta with large golden yellow flowers and green centers, June to frost. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Rudbeckia hirta
A Jack Snipe daffodil flower up close on the plant Jack Snipe Cyclamineus daffodil with creamy white reflexed petals and a yellow cup, 8 to 10 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring8–10 in (20–25 cm)Cyclamineus
A Jan van Leeuwen peony flower up close on the plant Jan van Leeuwen Japanese-type peony by van Leeuwen (1928), midseason, about 28 inches tall. Late spring, Early summer (estimated) 2½ ft (71 cm)Herbaceous
A Jetfire daffodil flower up close on the plant Jetfire Compact cyclamineus daffodil with swept-back yellow petals and an orange trumpet, 8 to 10 inches. Early spring, Mid spring8–10 in (20–25 cm)Cyclamineus
A Julia Rose peony flower up close on the plant Julia Rose Itoh peony with single to semi-double flowers that open cherry red and fade to orange, then yellow. 28 inches tall. Early summer (estimated) 2½ ft (71 cm)Itoh (intersectional)
A Kedron daffodil flower up close on the plant Kedron Jonquilla daffodil with vivid orange cups and bronzy yellow petals on 12 to 15 inch stems. Mid spring12–15 in (30–38 cm)Jonquilla
A King Alfred daffodil flower up close on the plant King Alfred Classic yellow trumpet daffodil from the 1890s; bulbs sold under the name are usually a look-alike. Mid spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Trumpet
A Kinkaku peony flower up close on the plant Kinkaku Tree peony with full yellow flowers edged in pink, up to 8 inches across, blooming May to June. Late spring, Early summer4–5 ft (122–152 cm)Tree
A Kismet Yellow coneflower flower up close on the plant Kismet Yellow Compact Kismet coneflower with single butter-yellow flowers from June to October. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall16 in (41 cm)Single
A Lambada tulip flower up close on the plant Lambada Fringed tulip with coral to apricot-rose petals and yellow fringed edges on 18 to 20-inch stems. Mid spring, Late spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Fringed
A Lemon Chiffon peony flower up close on the plant Lemon Chiffon Herbaceous hybrid peony with lemon yellow double flowers on 32 inch stems, bred by D.L. Reath in 1981. Early summer2½ ft (81 cm)Herbaceous
A Leopard lily lily flower up close on the plant Leopard lily Tall West Coast species lily with nodding orange-red flowers spotted dark brown. Midsummer5–8 ft (150–250 cm)Species
A Lilac Wonder tulip flower up close on the plant Lilac Wonder Species tulip with rose-lilac flowers and yellow bases on 7-inch stems in May. Late spring7 in (18 cm)Species
A Little Goldstar black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Little Goldstar Compact black-eyed Susan with golden yellow blooms and dark cones, about 1 foot tall, July to September. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall12–15 in (30–38 cm)Rudbeckia fulgida
A Little Henry black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Little Henry Compact sweet coneflower with quilled butter-yellow petals and dark cones, 3 to 4 feet tall. Midsummer, Late summer3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Rudbeckia subtomentosa
A Manitoba Morning lily flower up close on the plant Manitoba Morning Martagon lily with reddish pink, yellow centered, freckled flowers on 3 to 4 ft stems. Early summer, Midsummer3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Martagon
A Marie Jo tulip flower up close on the plant Marie Jo Double Early tulip with ruffled double yellow flowers, 14-16 inches, mid-April. Mid spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)Double early
A Mary Ann tulip flower up close on the plant Mary Ann Greigii tulip in deep rose, pink and white with a yellow base, 12 to 14 inches tall. Early spring12–14 in (30–36 cm)Greigii
A Minnow daffodil flower up close on the plant Minnow Miniature tazetta daffodil with clusters of small pale yellow flowers and yellow cups, mid spring. Mid spring5–8 in (13–20 cm)Tazetta
A Mite daffodil flower up close on the plant Mite Miniature cyclamineus daffodil, bright yellow with reflexed petals, very early spring. Early spring4–8 in (10–20 cm)Cyclamineus
A Mondial tulip flower up close on the plant Mondial Double Early tulip, creamy-white to snow-white with yellow base, 12-16 inches. Mid spring12–16 in (30–41 cm)Double early
A Mount Hood daffodil flower up close on the plant Mount Hood White trumpet daffodil that opens pale yellow, 18 to 20 inches, mid spring. Mid spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Trumpet
A Mrs. R.O. Backhouse lily flower up close on the plant Mrs. R.O. Backhouse Martagon lily from 1921 with straw yellow, magenta backed flowers on 3 to 5 ft stems. Late spring, Early summer3–5 ft (91–152 cm)Martagon
A Nippon Beauty peony flower up close on the plant Nippon Beauty Japanese-type peony by Auten (1927), late, about 32 inches tall. Early summer (estimated) 2½ ft (81 cm)Herbaceous
A Orange Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant Orange Emperor Fosteriana tulip in carrot-orange with a pale yellow base, later than most Emperors. Early spring, Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Fosteriana
A Persian Pearl tulip flower up close on the plant Persian Pearl Magenta-rose species tulip with a yellow star center, 4 to 6 inches tall, blooming in April. Mid spring4–6 in (10–15 cm)Species
A Pipit daffodil flower up close on the plant Pipit Jonquilla daffodil with two to three yellow flowers per stem and cups that fade to white. Mid spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)Jonquilla
A Prairie Glow black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Prairie Glow Brown-eyed Susan with rusty orange and yellow bicolor blooms, 3 to 4 feet, July to October. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Rudbeckia triloba
A Primevère peony flower up close on the plant Primevère Anemone form lactiflora peony from Lemoine, 1907, with white guards and a canary yellow center. Late spring, Early summer3 ft (91 cm)Herbaceous
A Pueblo daffodil flower up close on the plant Pueblo Jonquilla daffodil with creamy white petals and a soft yellow cup, one to three per stem. Mid spring, Late spring10–14 in (25–36 cm)Jonquilla
A Quail daffodil flower up close on the plant Quail Jonquilla daffodil with two to three golden yellow flowers per stem on 16 to 18 inch stems. Late spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Jonquilla
A Quebec tulip flower up close on the plant Quebec Multi-flowering greigii tulip, rosy-red with creamy-yellow margins, 14 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring14 in (36 cm)Greigii
A Red Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant Red Emperor Heirloom Fosteriana tulip with red flowers over a yellow base, up to 7 inches across. Early spring, Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Fosteriana
A Rip van Winkle daffodil flower up close on the plant Rip van Winkle Dwarf Division 4 double daffodil from 1884 with spiky golden yellow flowers. Early spring, Mid spring5–8 in (13–20 cm)Double
A Roselily Natalia lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Natalia Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm)Oriental
A Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii Native black-eyed Susan variety with orange-yellow rays and dark cones, 2 to 3 feet, July to October. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Rudbeckia fulgida
A Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida Late-flowering native black-eyed Susan with golden yellow 2 inch flowers, 2 to 3 feet, into October. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Rudbeckia fulgida
A Rudbeckia maxima black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Rudbeckia maxima Giant native coneflower with yellow rays and tall dark cones on 5 to 7 foot stalks, June to July. Early summer, Midsummer5–7 ft (152–213 cm)Rudbeckia maxima
A Rudbeckia missouriensis black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Rudbeckia missouriensis Native Missouri coneflower with yellow rays and black centers, 2 to 3 feet, June to October. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Other species
A Sailboat daffodil flower up close on the plant Sailboat Jonquilla daffodil with several creamy white flowers per stem on 10 to 12 inch stems. Mid spring, Late spring10–12 in (25–30 cm)Jonquilla
A Sombrero Sandy Yellow coneflower flower up close on the plant Sombrero Sandy Yellow Compact Sombrero coneflower with single yellow flowers on well-branched plants. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall22–24 in (55–60 cm)Single
A Stratosphere daffodil flower up close on the plant Stratosphere Tall jonquilla daffodil with golden yellow petals and a pale orange cup, 18 to 26 inches. Mid spring, Late spring1½–2 ft (46–66 cm)Jonquilla
A Summerblaze black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Summerblaze Compact upright black-eyed Susan, yellow rays and dark disks, July to September. Midsummer, Late summer2–2½ ft (61–76 cm)Other species
A Sunbeckia Marilyn black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Sunbeckia Marilyn Compact Sunbeckia rudbeckia with 5 to 6 inch semi-double yellow blooms, July to October. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Other species
A Sundance black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Sundance Native rough coneflower with drooping yellow rays, 3 to 4 feet, August to October. Late summer, Fall3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Other species
A Sunny Morning lily flower up close on the plant Sunny Morning Martagon lily with yellow and orange shaded flowers on 3 to 4 ft stems. Late spring3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Martagon
A Suzy daffodil flower up close on the plant Suzy Jonquilla daffodil with yellow petals and an orange cup, bred in England before 1954. Mid spring, Late spring16–20 in (40–50 cm)Jonquilla
A Sweetheart tulip flower up close on the plant Sweetheart Fosteriana tulip in lemon-yellow with broad white edges, 16 to 18 inches. Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Fosteriana
A Sweetness daffodil flower up close on the plant Sweetness Historic 1939 jonquilla daffodil with golden yellow flowers on 12 to 14 inch stems. Early spring, Mid spring12–14 in (30–36 cm)Jonquilla
A Sword Dance peony flower up close on the plant Sword Dance Japanese-type peony by Auten (1933), late, about 36 inches tall. Early summer (estimated) 3 ft (91 cm)Herbaceous
A Tahiti daffodil flower up close on the plant Tahiti Division 4 double daffodil with bright yellow petals and red orange ruffles. Mid spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)Double
A Tete a Tete daffodil flower up close on the plant Tete a Tete Miniature daffodil with bright yellow flowers, 6 to 8 inches tall, early to mid spring. Early spring, Mid spring6–8 in (15–20 cm)Miscellaneous
A Tête Bouclé daffodil flower up close on the plant Tête Bouclé Miniature double daffodil, a yellow sport of Tete a Tete, 4 to 6 inches tall, early to mid spring. Early spring, Mid spring4–6 in (10–15 cm)Double
A The First tulip flower up close on the plant The First Heirloom Kaufmanniana tulip, carmine-red edged white, 8-10 inches, early spring. Early spring8–10 in (20–25 cm)Kaufmanniana
A Tom Pouce lily flower up close on the plant Tom Pouce Oriental lily with pale pink petals marked soft yellow, blooming late summer. Late summer, Fall (estimated) 3–3½ ft (90–100 cm)Oriental
A Toto black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Toto Compact 9-inch black-eyed Susan series with many small gold, lemon and rustic flowers. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) 9 in (23 cm)Rudbeckia hirta
A Tulipa sylvestris tulip flower up close on the plant Tulipa sylvestris Fragrant yellow species tulip with green outer petals, 8 to 12 inches tall, blooming in April. Mid spring8–12 in (20–30 cm)Species
A Tulipa tarda tulip flower up close on the plant Tulipa tarda Multi-flowering species tulip with star-shaped yellow flowers tipped white, 4 to 6 inches tall. Mid spring4–6 in (10–15 cm)Species
A Tulipa turkestanica tulip flower up close on the plant Tulipa turkestanica Multi-flowering species tulip with ivory stars and orange-yellow bases, 8 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring8 in (20 cm)Species
A Viette's Little Suzy black-eyed Susan flower up close on the plant Viette's Little Suzy Compact black-eyed Susan with yellow rays and dark centers, 12 to 15 inches, July to September. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall12–15 in (30–38 cm)Rudbeckia fulgida
A Virichic tulip flower up close on the plant Virichic Viridiflora tulip of nearly lily-flowered form, pale rose with green flames. Late spring18 in (46 cm)Viridiflora
A W.P. Milner daffodil flower up close on the plant W.P. Milner Historic miniature trumpet daffodil, pale yellow maturing to cream, 6 to 8 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring6–8 in (15–20 cm)Trumpet
A Walter Mains peony flower up close on the plant Walter Mains Japanese-type peony by Mains (1957), midseason, about 33 inches tall. Late spring, Early summer (estimated) 3 ft (84 cm)Herbaceous
A White Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant White Emperor Fosteriana tulip, also called Purissima, opening milky white and maturing to pure white. Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Fosteriana
A White Lion daffodil flower up close on the plant White Lion Heirloom Division 4 double daffodil with creamy white petals and yellow ruffles. Mid spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)Double
A Yellow Purissima tulip flower up close on the plant Yellow Purissima Canary-yellow Fosteriana tulip, a sport of White Emperor, 16 to 18 inches. Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Fosteriana

How to choose

  1. Look at the Color column. A bicolor or blend is recorded with every color the seller names, so a plant can appear here and on another color page.
  2. Check the Hardiness column against your USDA zone. The zone range tells you where the plant is expected to survive winter.
  3. Compare the Bloom time column if you want the color at a particular point in the season.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Actaea Poeticus daffodil 15–17 in (38–43 cm) 3–7 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun
American Gold Rush Other species black-eyed Susan 2 ft (56–61 cm) 4–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Apricot Symbiose Double early tulip 14 in (36 cm) 3–7 Mid spring Full sun (estimated)
Avant Garde Double early tulip 14 in (36 cm) 3–7 Mid spring Full sun (estimated)
Baby Moon Jonquilla daffodil 6–12 in (15–30 cm) 4–9 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Ballade Lady Lily-flowered tulip 22 in (56 cm) 3–7 Late spring Full sun (estimated)
Bartzella Itoh (intersectional) peony 3 ft (86 cm) 4–8 Early summer Full sun
Big Chief Darwin hybrid tulip 18–24 in (45–60 cm) 3–7 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Bowl of Beauty Herbaceous peony 3 ft (86 cm) 3–8 Late spring, Early summer Full sun
Bridal Crown Double daffodil 12–14 in (30–36 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Canada lily Species lily 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Part sun, Part shade
Canaliculatus Tazetta daffodil 4–6 in (10–15 cm) 6–10 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Canary Brilliants Itoh (intersectional) peony 2½ ft (71 cm) 4–8 (estimated) Early summer (estimated) Full sun (estimated)
Carlton Large-cupped daffodil 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Early spring Full sun
Cheyenne Spirit Single coneflower 2–2½ ft (56–76 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
City Garden Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan 9–12 in (23–30 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Conca d'Or Interdivisional hybrid lily 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Crystal Star Fringed tulip 16–22 in (41–56 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Daydream Darwin hybrid tulip 1½–2 ft (51–61 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Denver Daisy Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 5–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part sun
Dutch Master Trumpet daffodil 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Early Bird Gold Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Echinacea paradoxa Single coneflower 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 5–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Erlicheer Double daffodil 12–14 in (30–36 cm) 6–9 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Exotic Emperor Double early tulip 12–20 in (30–51 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
February Gold Cyclamineus daffodil 8–12 in (20–30 cm) 4–9 Early spring Full sun
Flaming Parrot Parrot tulip 18–22 in (46–56 cm) 4–7 Late spring Full sun
Floresta Kaufmanniana tulip 8 in (20 cm) 3–8 Early spring Full sun (estimated)
Formosa Viridiflora tulip 20 in (51 cm) 3–7 Late spring Full sun (estimated)
Garden Treasure Itoh (intersectional) peony 2 ft (56–61 cm) 4–8 Early summer Full sun
Glitters Like Gold Other species black-eyed Susan 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) Full sun, Part sun
Golda Emanis Rudbeckia maxima black-eyed Susan 5–7 ft (152–213 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer Full sun
Golden Ducat Double daffodil 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Golden Glow Rudbeckia laciniata black-eyed Susan 5–7 ft (152–213 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Golden Splendor Trumpet and Aurelian lily 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) 4–9 Midsummer Full sun, Part sun
Goldsturm Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Graefin Bettina Greigii tulip 10–12 in (25–30 cm) 3–7 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun (estimated)
Guinea Gold Martagon lily 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Harvest Moon Single coneflower 2–2½ ft (61–81 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Henry Eilers Rudbeckia subtomentosa black-eyed Susan 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Herbstsonne Rudbeckia laciniata black-eyed Susan 5–7 ft (152–213 cm) 5–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
High Noon Tree peony 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) 4–9 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Ice Follies Large-cupped daffodil 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Irish Eyes Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan 2½ ft (70–80 cm) 5–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Irish Spring Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Jack Snipe Cyclamineus daffodil 8–10 in (20–25 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Jan van Leeuwen Herbaceous peony 2½ ft (71 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Late spring, Early summer (estimated) Full sun (estimated)
Jetfire Cyclamineus daffodil 8–10 in (20–25 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Julia Rose Itoh (intersectional) peony 2½ ft (71 cm) 4–8 (estimated) Early summer (estimated) Full sun (estimated)
Kedron Jonquilla daffodil 12–15 in (30–38 cm) 4–9 Mid spring Full sun
King Alfred Trumpet daffodil 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–7 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Kinkaku Tree peony 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) 4–7 Late spring, Early summer Full sun, Part shade
Kismet Yellow Single coneflower 16 in (41 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Lambada Fringed tulip 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Lemon Chiffon Herbaceous peony 2½ ft (81 cm) 3–8 Early summer Full sun
Leopard lily Species lily 5–8 ft (150–250 cm) 5–9 Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Lilac Wonder Species tulip 7 in (18 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun
Little Goldstar Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan 12–15 in (30–38 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Little Henry Rudbeckia subtomentosa black-eyed Susan 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Manitoba Morning Martagon lily 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 3–7 Early summer, Midsummer Full sun, Part sun
Marie Jo Double early tulip 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–7 Mid spring Full sun (estimated)
Mary Ann Greigii tulip 12–14 in (30–36 cm) 3–8 Early spring Full sun, Part shade
Minnow Tazetta daffodil 5–8 in (13–20 cm) 5–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Mite Cyclamineus daffodil 4–8 in (10–20 cm) 4–9 Early spring Full sun
Mondial Double early tulip 12–16 in (30–41 cm) 3–7 Mid spring Full sun (estimated)
Mount Hood Trumpet daffodil 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Mrs. R.O. Backhouse Martagon lily 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) 3–7 Late spring, Early summer Full sun, Part shade
Nippon Beauty Herbaceous peony 2½ ft (81 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Early summer (estimated) Full sun (estimated)
Orange Emperor Fosteriana tulip 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Persian Pearl Species tulip 4–6 in (10–15 cm) 4–8 Mid spring Full sun
Pipit Jonquilla daffodil 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 4–9 Mid spring Full sun
Prairie Glow Rudbeckia triloba black-eyed Susan 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 4–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Primevère Herbaceous peony 3 ft (91 cm) 4–8 Late spring, Early summer Full sun
Pueblo Jonquilla daffodil 10–14 in (25–36 cm) 4–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Quail Jonquilla daffodil 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–9 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Quebec Greigii tulip 14 in (36 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Red Emperor Fosteriana tulip 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Rip van Winkle Double daffodil 5–8 in (13–20 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Roselily Natalia Oriental lily 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) 3–10 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 5–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Rudbeckia maxima Rudbeckia maxima black-eyed Susan 5–7 ft (152–213 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer Full sun
Rudbeckia missouriensis Other species black-eyed Susan 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 5–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Sailboat Jonquilla daffodil 10–12 in (25–30 cm) 4–9 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun
Sombrero Sandy Yellow Single coneflower 22–24 in (55–60 cm) 4–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Stratosphere Jonquilla daffodil 1½–2 ft (46–66 cm) 4–9 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun
Summerblaze Other species black-eyed Susan 2–2½ ft (61–76 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Sunbeckia Marilyn Other species black-eyed Susan 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 7–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Sundance Other species black-eyed Susan 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 5–8 Late summer, Fall Full sun
Sunny Morning Martagon lily 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Suzy Jonquilla daffodil 16–20 in (40–50 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Mid spring, Late spring Full sun (estimated)
Sweetheart Fosteriana tulip 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun (estimated)
Sweetness Jonquilla daffodil 12–14 in (30–36 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Sword Dance Herbaceous peony 3 ft (91 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Early summer (estimated) Full sun (estimated)
Tahiti Double daffodil 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Tete a Tete Miscellaneous daffodil 6–8 in (15–20 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Tête Bouclé Double daffodil 4–6 in (10–15 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
The First Kaufmanniana tulip 8–10 in (20–25 cm) 3–8 Early spring Full sun (estimated)
Tom Pouce Oriental lily 3–3½ ft (90–100 cm) 4–9 Late summer, Fall (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Toto Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed Susan 9 in (23 cm) 3–9 (estimated) Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) (estimated) Full sun
Tulipa sylvestris Species tulip 8–12 in (20–30 cm) 5–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Tulipa tarda Species tulip 4–6 in (10–15 cm) 4–8 Mid spring Full sun
Tulipa turkestanica Species tulip 8 in (20 cm) 4–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Viette's Little Suzy Rudbeckia fulgida black-eyed Susan 12–15 in (30–38 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Virichic Viridiflora tulip 18 in (46 cm) 3–7 Late spring Full sun (estimated)
W.P. Milner Trumpet daffodil 6–8 in (15–20 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Walter Mains Herbaceous peony 3 ft (84 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Late spring, Early summer (estimated) Full sun (estimated)
White Emperor Fosteriana tulip 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun (estimated)
White Lion Double daffodil 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Yellow Purissima Fosteriana tulip 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun (estimated)

Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

Frequently asked questions

Where should yellow perennials go in a border?

The RHS suggests placing bright, hot colours and larger flowers closest to where you most often view the border, with paler, smaller flowers at the far end. Use the Height column to decide how far forward a plant can go.