Yellow is such a cheerful colour in the garden particularly after
the often dreary winter days when daffodils bloom in Spring . . .
. . . followed by
Kerria japonica which often flowers again in summer
Yellow Archangel (Lamiastrum
galeobdolon ) is a wildflower
native to central and southern England and common in Europe. It is a plant of
ancient woodlands and old hedgerows, its yellow flowers in May and June bringing
brightness to damper, darker areas. It grows well on chalk or heavy clay but
can be invasive in the garden. Young leaves and shoots and flower tips can be eaten
when cooked. In herbal medicine it has been used to treat sores and ulcers and
to stop bleeding. It is rich in nectar and attractive to bees.
Yellow nasturtiums and marigolds also attract bees
Yellow pansy
Yellow courgette flower followed by green or yellow courgettes
Yellow honeysuckle
Yellow roses
Yellow honey bee (Apis
mellifera)
We saw very few of these in 2011. I hope there will be more in
2012.
Yellow sunflower.
Until last summer I thought all sunflowers were yellow but there are some very pretty red ones.
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