Yellowtop
Flaveria linearis
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
18"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
FL
Pollinators
butterflies
Before you buy
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Find rebates in your areaYellowtop is an upright perennial forb or subshrub with narrow leaves and flat-topped clusters of small yellow flowers that bloom over much of the year. It grows in coastal flatwoods and the edges of brackish marshes.
Wildlife value
It is an important nectar source for many butterflies, including long-distance migrants, thanks to its long, reliable bloom period.
Common questions
- How much sun does Yellowtop need?
- Yellowtop grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Yellowtop bloom?
- Yellowtop blooms in June, July, August, September, and October.
- Where is Yellowtop native?
- Yellowtop (Flaveria linearis) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Yellowtop attract?
- Yellowtop draws butterflies.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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