15 Attractive Herb Plants with Yellow Flowers

If you are trying to grow herbs, whether they are for consumption or for decoration, then you will need to have some basic information in regard to what the different types of herb plants that have yellow flowers are. Below you will find a list of 15 of the most attractive herb plants with yellow flowers you can plant in your garden this season.

Evening Primrose

You will always find evening primrose in meadows, wastes, on coastal cliffs, on beach sides, near roadways, in rocky cliffs, and even along backyards. This aromatic perennial plant is indigenous to Canada and is now naturalized in many countries worldwide, especially in Great Britain. It is a member of the rose family, lily, with a tubular flower which blooms during the spring.

The flowers are about 2.5 inches long and yellow or whitish in color. When you prune your evening primrose you should cut about one inch of the stem down to the base of the plant, leaving the uppermost leaves to enclose the flowering buds, and any open space beneath the canopies. This method helps ensure that the plant grows and flourishes, and the flowering buds will bloom beautifully each year.

Sunflower

Sunflowers have been popular for centuries. The bright yellow petals, the scent, the look, they are just so beautiful, and at the same time they are so useful, that they should surely be planted in every garden. The great thing about sunflowers is that they can grow almost anywhere that has adequate sunlight. They can be grown almost everywhere that has a reasonable amount of sun.

Sunflowers can tolerate drought, dry soil and heat. As long as they get enough sunlight and are cared for properly, they will do fine. Another reason why I love sunflowers is because of the effect they have on the surrounding atmosphere. Once planted, they change the appearance of the area in which they are planted dramatically, by providing shade and making things a lot cooler in general.

Calendula

Colorful, fragrant Calendula is one of the most commonly used herbs for garden landscaping. Known as “the little flowers,” the variety Calendula officinalis can grow up to six feet tall and bloom for two years. This perennial plant can tolerate some drought and can also survive with minimal weeding. Calendula is a member of the family of daisies. Pollinators and insects are drawn to Calendula’s attractive yellow, purple, white, blue, black, orange, and burgundy flowers. 

Calendula is an easy to grow, low maintenance, green perennial herb with large dark green leaves. It is also popular as a companion plant to many other garden plants because of its water-retention property, which lets the roots sit just above the surface of the soil. The plant grows up to three feet tall and is sometimes sold in garden centers as a houseplant, mainly for its foliage.

Nasturtium

The lovely red, orange, white, pink, and yellow. Nasturtium has become a popular alternative natural acne cure. In fact, it is used as a treatment by some dermatologists for moderate to severe forms of acne. The leaves can be dried and made into a paste and then cooked into spinach like food or packed with rice for oral consumption. The seed pods are also fermented into capers so that the plant has a delicious taste!

Nasturtium is a very easy plant to grow and is ideal for growing indoors even if it is not a full sun plant. This means that it can be grown even in areas where the weather is less than ideal like southern states. The purple flowers have a fresh, lovely smell that is very pleasant and makes the plant really stand out. 

Tarragon

Tarragon is a perennial herb that grows best in sunny, well-drained soil in tropical to subtropical climates. It has a coarse, grassy texture, and the tiny yellowish or greenish white flowers, are glossy and quite large. It is sometimes referred to as a sage as the fleshy, gray-green leaves look like the bark of a scented sagebrush. It can be used for culinary and aromatherapy applications or for ornamental planting.

This herb can be used both in and outside garden as the flower itself is quite delicate and needs a lot of care. Unfortunately this beautiful herb is highly susceptible to several fungal diseases. Growing tarragon is a very easy process, so it’s great to have this herb in your kitchen if only for the aroma but not for the other interesting facts about this French herb.

Goldenrod

The Goldenrod herb plant has been a popular landscaping plant for hundreds of years. The name comes from the yellow or golden color that occurs in the flowers. This is a very easy plant to grow, and it grows well in all kinds of soil. The shrub is fairly easy to care for, especially if you follow the proper care instructions. It’s basically a perennial, so you just need to pull it out every year to keep it growing.

The goldenrod plant can sometimes reach up to 2 feet in height. Goldenrod flowers are usually planted in the early spring as a colorful feature for the front yard. Its easy species to grow in cool weather, and it’s also considered one of the easiest perennials to care for. It’s nice to have a year-round supply of bright yellow flowers, which are perfect for a patio or any location that needs to have a touch of color in the summer.

Paracress

What is Paracress? This exotic American plant also known as the (toothache plant) was first recorded from the Cayes in the Caribbean Sea. This tall woody plant has gray-green leaves that are pungent and have a faint scent of citrus. The flowers are yellow and red-colored. Botanists attribute the pungent scent to the anaerobic sulfur pathway (which is present in all cacti) which transports the nutrients and water to the rhizome where it is used for growth.

If you are not familiar with pungent peppers, these are actually very small peppers that are similar to the chilies but much smaller. They also lack a pleasant spicy taste. The fruit of the Paracress is the most pungent part of the whole flower and contains many seeds. 

Greater Celandine

The Greater Celandine has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. The plant has been found most often growing on banks and roadsides of fresh water. The large green plant with wide leaves and dark yellow flowers is also an old-known herbal remedy for skin problems and warts. Specifically the yellow milky juice, found in both the leaves and stems of greater celandine, plays a significant role in treating such skin problems.

This nutrient-rich celandine herb is one of the easiest and most efficient remedies to use for your warts treatment. However, before you take the Greater Celandine as a remedy, it is best recommended consulting your physician first. 

California Poppy

The California poppy is native to California, but has grown in popularity far beyond the borders of this state. It is a very pretty yellow poppy with multicolored blossoms that ranges from blue, purple, pink, red, and yellow. In fact California poppies are among the most popular poppies in the state, thanks to its widespread flowering areas, short turf life, and adaptable nature.

The California poppy flower grows best in sandy loam soil in warm to medium temperatures. These plants will do well in full sun but prefer to be planted in shaded areas.  Poppies will bloom from early spring through late summer in the northern part of California. The California poppy flower grows best when planted in rich organic soil that drains quickly.

Tansy

One of the most popular houseplants in the U.S. is the Tansy. Known as a true houseplant, this flowering plant is known for its bright yellow button-like flowers, and fern like foliage. This variety of fern is native to North America, but it can now be found growing naturally in Mexico and Central America. Growing and caring for a tansy isn’t as hard as many people think. This is because it doesn’t need a lot of attention or upkeep to flourish.

Generally, a healthy plant will require less than a hour of daily care, which is pretty minimal. Common tansy plants are generally invasive species, however, growing and planting it isn’t recommended. Still, if there is a valid reason to grow the said plant, you are in luck, tansy is actually a low-maintenance, low-cost plant that adds essential potassium to your soil. In addition, tansy flowers add an appealing natural repellent to bothersome insects.

Arugula

If you’re looking for a great way to add some color and flavor to your garden, consider planting some arugula. These little hairy plants have an earthy taste that makes them unique in the gardening world. If you’ve never grown arugula before, the good news is it’s easy to grow. The bad news is that growing it can be difficult since it doesn’t spread very far from its parent plant. If you want to grow arugula, you have to know how to prepare the soil and transplant it when it does get larger.

One of the easiest ways to grow arugula is to buy a small container and fill it with potting soil so that the tiny seed will go into it. You’ll need some good compost to put the tiny seed into and this can be found at most nurseries or online. Just plant your seeds about two to three inches deep in the soil and keep them away from any other weeds that might try to take them up.

Dandelion

Dandelion flowers are a common pest found throughout North America. They have tall stems and grow to about one foot tall. The flower itself is a beautiful yellow color, that has multiple flowers on a stem up to 12 inches long. The flower appears to be a weed, but it does not, it is actually a vine or a bract that can grow as large as four feet long. As a weed, the plant is very useful for removing weeds in your yard, but it is not edible and can be cut off without harm.

The yellowish powdery leaves are best eaten crushed or chopped into a salad. You can chew the leaves as you would Cayenne or chili powder and add a touch of lime juice for flavoring. Dandelion flowers should be prepared raw or prepared as a salad. They make a delightful accompaniment to pasta dishes, bean dishes, soups, salads and wraps.

Fennel

Fennel is a perennial flowering plant in the fenugreek family, native to eastern Europe, western Asia and north to Myanmar. If you are thinking of starting a home herb garden and want to pick up herbs that are hardy, fragrant, and easily grown, consider trying Fennel. This beautiful perennial flowering plant comes in many colors, ranging from yellow to green to purple to blue, with a thin stem and a very ornamental blooming top. 

Fennel flower and seeds can be harvested often for use as a tea remedy, and the tubers can be used fresh or preserved, for several months before using as a tea. Fennel seed will usually take one to two months to mature, and like most climber varieties, will last a long time in storage. When fully grown, fenugreek like plant can provide continuous culinary pleasure for the entire family for years. 

Jerusalem Artichoke

Jerusalem Artichoke is a perennial yellow-flowering shrub which is one of the most common flowers in the United States and in Europe. It is a member of the Asteraceae family. Jerusalem Artichoke is a perennial bulbous plant usually sold as a shrub in spring. These tubers may also show up in other states, especially if they are used in landscaping around ponds.

This is also a great choice if you want to try something different from what you may have grown before. The tubers are most edible when cut and cooked just as they are in the wild. They make a great base for stews, salads, and vegetables. When I grew up, my mother would always have us gather all the tubers we could find, wrap them up, and freeze them until we needed them.

St. John’s Wort

St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a perennial composite herb with aromatic foliage, including yellow flowers. The plant, is native to northern Europe, Asia, and the Pacific Islands but is now naturalized in Florida. 

St. John’s wort is a perennial composite herb that grows to about six to ten feet tall and with a grayish green shady appearance. The herb will darken to a brownish color when exposed to the sun. The leaves of the plant are alternate and pinnately compound in shape with short pointed ends. The stalks of this perennial composite herb are smooth and leathery and the yellow flowers are usually enclosed within tight curly or waxy growths called rhizomes.

It appears that the chemical compounds in this perennial herb have very strong antiseptic qualities which may help prevent the transmission of viruses and germs.