How much sun does Yellow Beeplant need?

Yellow Beeplant grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Yellow Beeplant bloom?

Yellow Beeplant blooms in May, June, July, August, and September.

Where is Yellow Beeplant native?

Yellow Beeplant (Cleomella lutea) is native to CA, CO, ID, MT and 7 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Yellow Beeplant attract?

Yellow Beeplant draws bees and butterflies.

Is Yellow Beeplant HOA-friendly?

Yellow Beeplant is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.

Yellow Beeplant

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Cleomella lutea

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Yellow Beeplant (Cleomella lutea) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–36" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

CA, CO, ID, MT and 7 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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An upright annual with palmately divided leaves and rounded clusters of bright yellow flowers with long, protruding stamens. Grows in dry, sandy and disturbed soils.

In an HOA neighborhood

Yellow Beeplant is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.

Works well in: backyard habitat areas, meadow plantings.

Annual that reseeds and changes position from year to year.

Wildlife value

A strong nectar plant for native bees and honey bees through summer.

Common questions

How much sun does Yellow Beeplant need?: Yellow Beeplant grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Yellow Beeplant bloom?: Yellow Beeplant blooms in May, June, July, August, and September.
Where is Yellow Beeplant native?: Yellow Beeplant (Cleomella lutea) is native to CA, CO, ID, MT and 7 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Yellow Beeplant attract?: Yellow Beeplant draws bees and butterflies.
Is Yellow Beeplant HOA-friendly?: Yellow Beeplant is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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