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Sternbergia lutea

winter daffodil

A clump-forming bulbous perennial to 15cm in height, with narrow, dark green leaves and solitary deep yellow, goblet-shaped flowers in autumn

Other common names
fall daffodil
lily of the field
see moreyellow amaryllis
yellow starflower
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus

Sternbergia are bulbous perennials with linear or strap-shaped basal leaves and solitary crocus-like flowers on leafless stems in autumn, late winter or spring

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Mediterranean to C Asia

How to grow

Cultivation

Plant 15cm deep in late summer in any moderately fertile, sharply drained soil. Protect from excessive winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe. Separate offsets when dormant

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to narcissus bulb flies, large narcissus bulb flies, and narcissus eelworms

Diseases

May be susceptible to daffodil viruses

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