16 Yellow Flowering Vines For Your Garden (Pictures & Care Tips)

The color yellow is undoubtedly one of the favorites of many houseplant owners, interior designers, and master landscape designers. And, it is incredible to see yellow color flowers surrounded by green foliage. 

If you have an overhead trellis or a wall that needs some bright flowers, adding a couple of yellow flowering vines is an excellent choice. 

And, in this article, the certified horticulturist, Anthony Selva shares the best yellow flower vines that you can grow and care for pretty easily.

Let’s get started.

1. Golden Trumpet

Allamanda cathartica ‘Hendersonii’ is a very attractive always blooming vine with yellow flowers. The flowers look like trumpets, thus the common name of Golden trumpet and Common trumpet vine.

This perennial vine can climb to heights over 50ft with minimal support. However, if you don’t want them to climb, then you can prune them to become freestanding shrubs.

All parts of this yellow flower vine are considered to be mildly toxic to both humans and pets.

• Scientific Name: Allamanda cathartica ‘Hendersonii’
• Common Name(s): Golden trumpet, common trumpet vine, yellow allamanda
• Origin: Brazil
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Plant Family: Apocynaceae
• Flowering Season: All Seasons
• Fragrance: Yes
• Light Exposure: Full sun/Partial shade
• Humidity: High (>70%)
• Watering: Daily
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-10

2. Yellow Trumpet Vine 

Campsis radicans f.flava is a deciduous, woody-stemmed, root climber that can climb up to 40ft (12m) with toothed leaflets. The plant produces small clusters of golden yellow flowers that have the shape of a trumpet. These yellow flowers are produced in late summer and early fall (July to August). 

These yellow flower vines can become quite heavy as they grow. So, it is recommended to grow them on sturdy structures or support systems.

• Scientific Name: Campsis radicans f.flava
• Common Name(s): Yellow trumpet vine, Trumpet creeper, Foxglove vine
• Origin: North America
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Plant Family: Bignoniaceae
• Flowering Season: Summer
• Fragrance: Yes 
• Light Exposure: Full or partial sun
• Humidity: Moderate
• Watering: Low needs
• Maintenance: High
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9

3. Carolina Yellow Jasmine 

Carolina yellow jasmine, scientifically known as Gelsemium sempervirens is a moderately vigorous, evergreen twining climber plant with pointed and shining leaves.

In some regions, this plant is also called false jasmine or false jessamine. It produces very bright, fragrant yellow flowers that are funnel-shaped. The flowers appear as clusters and the blooming season starts in February and ends in April making it a late winter flowering vine.

This yellow flower vine can reach a maximum height of 20ft (6m) and a spread of 6ft (1.8m) depending on the support system and geographic conditions. This vine is best suited for trellis, arbors, pergolas, fences, and walls.

• Scientific Name: Gelsemium sempervirens
• Common Name: Carolina Yellow Jasmine
• Origin: US, Mexico
• Plant Type: Perennial Vine
• Plant Family: Gelsemiaceae
• Flowering Season: February To April
• Fragrance: Yes
• Light Exposure: Full Sun
• Maintenance: Low, Beginner-friendly
• Watering: Medium
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 7-10

4. Velvet Plant

Gynura aurantiaca, also known as velvet plant is an evergreen, woody-based climbing plant with purple-haired stems and leaves. While most of the other plants in this list of yellow flower vines are primarily grown for flowers, the velvet plant is surprisingly grown for its ornamental leaves.

But the presence of daisy-like orangish-yellow flower clusters that bloom during the winter season adds charm to the overall beauty of the plant. 

The velvet plant can be grown as a climbing vine or a flowering shrub. When climbing, it can grow up to 10ft (3m) or more in height, while as a shrub it will be much lower.

Also, they are quite conservative when it comes to temperature tolerance. These yellow flowering vines cannot withstand temperatures below 55⁰F (13⁰C) which is very high compared to many other vines on this list.

• Scientific Name: Gynura aurantiaca
• Common Name: Velvet Plant
• Origin: Java
• Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
• Plant Family: Asteraceae
• Flowering Season: Winter
• Fragrance: No
• Light Exposure: Part Shade
• Maintenance: Low, Beginner-friendly
• Watering: Medium
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12

5. Common Hop

Humulus lupus ‘Aureus’ or common hop is an award-winning decorative perennial vine celebrated for its bright green foliage. Similar to the previously mentioned velvet plant, the common hop is also grown for the ornamental properties of its leaves.

Because of its bright color, this plant is mostly grown in the dull spots of a garden. From late summer to early fall, these plants produce fragrant greenish-yellow flowers that add to the overall charms the foliage provides.

This is a fast-growing perennial yellow flowering vine that can grow up to 25ft (7.5m) tall and 6ft (1.8m) wide. This plant gets quite heavy as it ages and needs sturdy support systems like walls and fences.

• Scientific Name: Humulus lupus ‘Aureus’
• Common Name: Common Hop
• Origin: Europe, Asia & NA
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Plant Family: Humulus
• Flowering Season: Summer & Fall
• Fragrance: Yes
• Light Exposure: Full & Partial Sun
• Watering: Average
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9

6. Primrose Jasmine

Jasminum Mesnyi, commonly known as Primrose Jasmine is considered to be evergreen or semievergreen scrambling climber with a woody stem. These plants produce bright yellow flowers with two to three rows of petals in spring and winter.

Because of their spectacular flowers, these plants won the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. It is among one of the fastest-growing yellow flower vines on this list. They grow up to 10ft (3m) tall under the right conditions. 

The ideal arrangement for this plant to showcase its beauty is when they trail over fences or walls.

• Scientific Name: Jasminum Mesnyi
• Common Name(s): Primrose Jasmine, Japanese Jasmine
• Origin: Vietnam & Southern China
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Plant Family: Oleaceae
• Flowering Season: Spring & Winter
• Fragrance: Yes
• Maintenance: Moderate
• Light Exposure: Full & Partial Sun
• Watering: Medium
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 8-10

7. Yellow Woodbine

Yellow Woodbine, scientifically known as Lonicera x americana is a deciduous, woody-stemmed, twining climber that is known for its super long blooming season. 

The leaves of this plant are of ovulate shape with the top ones united and saucerlike. When it comes to flowers, these plants produce a cluster of fragrant yellow flowers with a flush of red, purple and pink. The usual blooming season is from late strong to the first frost.

Honeysuckle yellow flowering vine is a fast grower that may reach up to 25ft (7.5m) very effortlessly. They are best suited for walls, fences, pergolas, and trellises.

• Scientific Name: Lonicera x americana
• Common Name(s): Honeysuckle, Yellow Woodbine
• Origin: The Himalayas, Asia & Africa
• Plant Type: Perennial Vine or Shrub
• Plant Family: Caprifoliaceae
• Flowering Season: Spring, Summer & Fall
• Fragrance: Yes
• Light Exposure: Partial Shade/Indirect Sun
• Toxicity: Yes
• Watering: Moderate
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9

8. Variegated Wax Ivy

Senecio macroglossus ‘Variegatus’ is an evergreen, woody-stemmed twining climber with charming ivy-like waxy leaves. This yellow flowering vine is also called Variegated Senecio in many plant references.

Most of the flowering vines listed in this article are primarily grown for their delightful flowers. However, Senecio macroglossus ‘Variegatus’ is primarily grown for its triangular dark green leaves with a yellow (or cream) border. 

Adding to the lovely foliage, this plant produces yellow daisy-like flowers in the winter season which converts them into a centerpiece of attraction in the garden. With proper care, these yellow flower vines can grow a maximum of 3ft (10m) in height.

• Scientific Name: Senecio macroglossus ‘Variegatus’
• Common Name: Variegated Wax Ivy, Senecio Wax Ivy
• Origin: South Africa
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Plant Family: Asteraceae
• Flowering Season: Summer
• Fragrance: No
• Toxicity: Highly toxic
• Light Exposure: Full Sun
• Maintenance: Low, beginner-friendly
• Watering: Moderate
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 10+

9. Golden Chalice Vine 

Solandra maxima is an evergreen, woody-stemmed, scrambling climber with glossy leaves. These yellow flower vines require large space to grow and quite sturdy structures to hop on as it ages.

From spring to summer, these vines produce pale yellow flowers which turn golden yellow after a few days. They are very fragrant, which makes them an awesome choice for someone who prefers to grow flowering vines in their patio or courtyard.

If they get perfect conditions and sturdy support, they can easily climb up to 30ft (10m) or even more. In terms of heat tolerance, these plants won’t survive when the outside temperature drops below 45⁰F (7⁰C).

All parts of Solandra yellow flowering vines are highly poisonous to humans and pets.

• Scientific Name: Solandra maxima
• Common Name: Cup Of Gold Vine, Golden Chalice Vine
• Origin: Mexico & Central America
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Plant Family: Solanaceae
• Flowering Time: All year
• Fragrance: Yes
• Light Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
• Humidity: Moderate
• Watering: Moderate
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 8-11

10. Orchid Vine

Orchid Vine is a fast-growing, woody-stemmed, evergreen, yellow flowering vine with heart-shaped leaves that are pale green. The border or outer edges of the leaves have hair like structure. 

They produce bright yellow flowers that have disordered or disarranged petals during the spring and summer seasons.

These yellow flowering vines will die when temperatures drop below 45⁰F to 50⁰F. Also, Stigmaphyllon ciliatum vines can reach up to 15ft high with proper support.

• Scientific Name: Stigmaphyllon ciliatum
• Common Name: Orchid Vine, Brazilian Golden Vine
• Origin: Central America
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Plant Family: Malpighiaceae
• Flowering Time: Summer/Fall
• Fragrance: No
• Light Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
• Humidity: High
• Watering: Average
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

11. Aurea Cape Honeysuckle

Aurea Cape Honeysuckle is an evergreen shrub or climber with shining, mid to dark green foliage. This climber forms a group of yellow flowers that are connected by short, equal stalks that are spaced evenly along the center stem.

Each flower cluster will be 6 to 7 inches long with yellow flowers that are typically in the range of 3 to 5cm long. As a shrub, Tecoma Capensis ‘Aurea’ can grow up to 7-10ft in height. However, it can reach a maximum height of 25-30ft if it’s grown as a vine with proper support. 

Since it is a fast grower and pretty invasive, they require frequent pruning to contain its size.

• Scientific Name: Tecoma capensis ‘Aurea’
• Common Name: Aurea Cape Honeysuckle, Golden Yellow Cape Honeysuckle
• Origin: Southern Africa
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Plant Family: Bignoniaceae
• Flowering Time: All year
• Fragrance: No
• Light Exposure: Full sun
• Humidity: High
• Watering: Moderate
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11

12. Goldencreeper 

Thuladiantha dubia, also known as Goldencreeper is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial climber. It is a tendril climber, which means they use tendrils (string-like vines) to climb above other plants and structures.

These yellow flowering vines feature oval to heart-shaped mild green leaves with hairs on the underside. Similar to many other yellow flower vines we’ve seen so far, this plant also has bell-shaped yellow flowers.

Goldencreeper plants can climb up to a height of 10ft (3m) in proper conditions.

• Scientific Name: Thuladiantha dubia
• Common Name: Goldencreeper, red hailstone, Manchu tubergourd
• Origin: East Asia & China
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Plant Family: Cucurbitaceae
• Flowering Time: July to September
• Fragrance: Yes
• Light Exposure: Full Sun
• Humidity: High
• Watering: High
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9

13. Chandelier Vine

Thunbergia mysorensis is an evergreen yellow flower twining climber with a woody stem native to India, locally known as Mysore Clock Vine or Mysore Trumpet Vine. From spring to fall, it produces pendent spikes of yellow tubes and reddish-brown lobes with recurved, slender leaves.

Because of its showy flowers all year long, these yellow flower vines are one of the recipients of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.

If proper conditions are met, they can grow up to a maximum height in the range of 15-20ft (4.5 – 6m) very quickly.

• Scientific Name: Thunbergia mysorensis
• Common Name: Chandelier Vine, Mysore Clock Vine, Brick & Butter Vine
• Origin: India
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Plant Family: Acanthaceae
• Flowering Season: All Year
• Fragrance: Yes
• Light Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
• Humidity: High
• Watering: Moderate
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 11

14. Tricolor Nastrutium 

Tricolor Nasturtium is a winter flowering herbaceous perennial climber with a very delicate-looking stem that may get damaged even in strong winds. If you are looking for a showy flowering vine to bloom in the off-season, then this is an excellent choice.

These plants have very small tubers and 5-7 lobbed leaves. The flowers have typically three shades, orange and yellow petals with a reddish-orange base.

They can reach up to a maximum height in the range of 3-10ft (1-3m) and cannot tolerate temperatures below 41⁰F (5⁰C).

• Scientific Name: Tropaeolum tricolor
• Common Name(s): Tricolor Nasturtium, Bolivian Nasturtium, Three-colored Indian Cress
• Origin: Chile
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Plant Family: Tropaeolum
• Flowering Season: Winter To Summer
• Fragrance: Yes 
• Light Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
• Humidity: Medium
• Watering: Average
• Maintenance: Low
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 8-10

15. Cup & Saucer Vine 

Cup & Saucer Vine is not a typical yellow flowering vine, instead, they are an evergreen, woody-stemmed climber that has showy bell-shaped flowers. These flowers open in yellow-green color and turn purple as it ages.

Because they resemble bells, they are often called cathedral bell vines, coral bell vines, and monastery bell vines in many regions. 

In its native habitat, this yellow flower vine typically grows up to 30-40 feet. However, in other regions, they can reach a maximum height of 10-20ft depending on how close the conditions are similar to their natural environment.

• Scientific Name: Cobaea scandens
• Common Name: Cup & Saucer Vine, Cathedral Bells, Coral Bells
• Origin: Mexico
• Plant Type: Annual
• Plant Family: Polemoniaceae
• Flowering Season: Seasonal
• Fragrance: Yes 
• Light Exposure: Full Sun
• Humidity: Medium
• Watering: Medium
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11

16. Scarlet Trumpet Vine 

Similar to the previous coral bell vines, the Scarlet trumpet vine is also not a proper yellow-flowering vine. They are vigorous, evergreen, woody-stemmed tendril climbing plant that produces trumpet-shaped flowers that have orangish yellow spikes (throats) and rose crimson petals.

These plants are hardy in USDA 9-11 zones and need full sun for proper bloom. If given proper conditions, they can reach 40 to 50 ft height effortlessly.

Also, keep in mind that these flowering vines cannot withstand temperatures below 41⁰F (5⁰C).

• Scientific Name: Distictis buccinatoria
• Common Name(s): Red trumpet vine, Scarlet trumpet vine, Mexican blood flower
• Origin: Mexico
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Plant Family: Bignoniaceae
• Flowering Season: Spring/Summer
• Fragrance: Yes 
• Light Exposure: Full or partial shade
• Humidity: Moderate
• Watering: Low needs
• Maintenance: Medium
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11

Sources

To back up the information we provide in our articles, the Plantials team only uses high-quality sources published in peer-reviewed university or scientific research journals.

1. Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers, A Book By The Royal Horticultural Society
2. Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder
3. Gardenia Plant Finder