Perennial
Yellowtop
Flaveria linearis
Varieties We Carry
StandardFlaveria linearis
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$9.94
Fresh this week. Last restocked Apr 13.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size2-3 feet × 3-4 feet
About 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. Starting at $9.94.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Winter
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Alkaline, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
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.
Water
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.
Soil & Fertilizer
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 for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-3 feet × 3-4 feet.
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.