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We received some Yellowtop on Oct 14, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Oct 14, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout Yellowtop
Yellowtop (Flaveria linearis) is a Florida native perennial forming mounding clumps of narrow leaves topped with dense flat-topped clusters of small bright yellow flowers, blooming most prolifically in fall and winter. Native to coastal strands and open pinelands of South Florida and the Caribbean, it is an important butterfly nectar plant and thrives in NE Florida's zone 9b in full sun, dry sandy soils.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Winter
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Alkaline, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended months: March, April, May, September, October, November.
Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Plant yellowtop in full sun for best flowering and compact growth; it is native to coastal open pinelands and tolerates NE Florida's intense sun and heat, declining in shaded or crowded conditions.
Yellowtop is highly drought tolerant once established and thrives on NE Florida's natural rainfall; avoid overwatering or poorly drained sites, as this native of coastal strands is adapted to dry, sandy soils.
Grow yellowtop in infertile, sandy, alkaline, well-drained soil — it requires no fertilizer and performs best without soil amendments. Cut plants back to the ground after peak flowering in winter to encourage a fresh, tidy flush of growth.
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Common questions
Is Yellowtop a good plant for St. Augustine?
Yellowtop is a perennial. Mature size: 2-3 feet × 3-4 feet. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Low. Yellowtop is native to Florida. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.