Autumn daffodil. A bulbous perennial with goblet-shaped deep yellow flowers in autumn at the same time as the strap-like deep green leaves. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers September to October. Full sun. Frost hardy.
Sternbergia lutea
A bulbous perennial with goblet-shaped deep yellow flowers in autumn at the same time as the strap-like deep green leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Sternbergia |
|---|---|
| Species | lutea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Autumn daffodil |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Spread | 8cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | September, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
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