Scientific Name
Sternbergia (stern-burge-ee-uh) lutea
Common Name
Winter daffodil, Fall daffodil, Yellow Autumn crocus
Geophyte Organ:  Bulb
Light Requirements: Full-PM Sun
Height: 6-8 inches (15-20 cm)
Flowering Season: Fall
Flower Color: Yellow
Planting Time: Summer
Planting Depth: 5 inches (12.5 cm)
Spacing Between Bulbs: 4-6 inches; 5 per 6-inch pot
Hardiness: Semi-hardy - injured below 28°F (-2°C)
Bulb Storage: Store bulbs dry at 41°F (5°C)
Comments: Produces crocus-like leaves after flowering that lasts through the winter; prefers moist, well-drained soil; provide wind protection; does well in clay soil
Cultivars: S. sicula (narrow petals), S. clasuana, S. candida (cream)
   
  USDA Hardiness Zones
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
- - - - - M M H H H
C=container; H=hardy; M=hardy with mulch; Sp=plant spring, harvest fall; F=fall plant

 

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