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American yellowrocket

Barbarea orthoceras

American yellowrocket
Photo: (c) aarongunnar, some rights reserved (CC BY) · iNaturalist

About American yellowrocket

American yellowrocket is a wonderful native plant that brings cheerful yellow flowers to your garden when you need them most. These bright blooms appear in spring and early summer, attracting hungry bees and other pollinators that are just waking up from winter. The plant has a lovely delicate quality that fits beautifully into cottage gardens or wildflower patches. It belongs to the same family as cabbage and broccoli, so if you grow those, you already know something about caring for its relatives.

This easygoing plant is either a biennial or perennial, depending on your conditions, so it may surprise you by returning year after year. It's a simple herb that doesn't demand much fussing. Plant it where it gets decent light and let nature do most of the work. You'll find it's a rewarding choice that rewards your patience with reliable color and plenty of pollinator visitors.

Native to 30 states