Yellow Spring and Summer Flowers

Spring starts with little crocuses, irises, and daffodils. The daffodils assert themselves with bright yellow blooms. The yellow color seems to reflect the sunshine that increases in this season. We split the daffodils every few years to spread the Springtime cheer across the garden. A few are poking up by the mailbox. Yellow flowers attract bees and we welcome the variety of native bees that frequent our garden. As the daffodils fade, other yellow flowers come up. Asters are in one of the largest flowering plant families and include daisies. The Black-eyed Susan is a common daisy with a dark brown or black center. The Black-eyed Susans attract both bees and are welcomed by the goldfinches. The American Goldfinch male brings his bright yellow color to the garden. The female American Goldfinch has more subdued green coloration. The goldfinch are aware when the first Black-eyed Susans bloom, and come to eat their seeds. The goldfinches are usually seen in mated pairs or small (family?) groups. They call to each other with sweet, light voices.

The bright yellow flowers will contrast nicely with purple irises or purple coneflowers. Of course, naturally you see the deep red streaks in some of the Black-eyed Susans. In late summer, another aster, the New England Aster shows its purple flower with a yellow center. More yellow and orange color is seen when the Monarch Butterflies come. They love the purple New England Asters when they migrate through in late September on their way South.