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This crocus-like lemon yellow bulb is a surprising and unusual find in the fall garden. They perform best in sunny, protected locations.

Latin Name

Sternbergia lutea


Family

Amaryllidaceae


Also Known As

Winter Daffodil Yellow Autumnal Amaryllis


Type of Plant

Bulbs Bulbs

Bloom Season

September - October

Seasons

Fall Fall

Specifications

Max height Max Height: 0.5'
Max spread Max Spread: 0.5'

Uses

  • Flower Border

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun
    Part Shade Part Shade

    Tolerances

  • Drought
  • Dry Soil

  • Toxicity

    Do not ingest Do not ingest

    Colors


    Native Range

    Mediterranean to central Asia


    History

    Date of introduction: 1596


    Planted at Mount Vernon

    Planted at Mount Vernon Upper Garden

  • Upper Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

    6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b USDA basemap

    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

    map legend 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b

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