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Sternbergia lutea (Winter daffodil)

Beginner
skill rating
1 hour care
per year
0.5m
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity

Plant details

Botanical name

Sternbergia lutea

Other names

Winter daffodil, Yellow starflower, Lily of the field, Yellow armaryllis, Fall daffodil,

Genus

Sternbergia Sternbergia

Species

S. lutea - S. lutea is a bulbous perennial with yellow goblet-shaped flowers in autumn. Foliage is dark green and strap-shaped.


Sternbergia lutea is: Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming

Flower

Dark-yellow in Autumn

Foliage

Dark-green in Autumn; Dark-green in Winter

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Narcissus bulb fly Narcissus bulb fly

General care

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

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Where to grow

Sternbergia lutea (Winter daffodil) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Rock

Cultivation

Plant bulbs in late summer in moderately fertile, very free-draining soil. Ensure that ground does not become waterlogged. Plant in full sun in a sheltered position.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness

Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)

Companion plants

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (English lavender 'Hidcote')
Lavandula angustifolia 'Imperial Gem'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Imperial Gem' (English lavender 'Imperial Gem')
Lavandula dentata 'Royal Crown'
Lavandula dentata 'Royal Crown' (Lavender 'Royal Crown')
Lavandula angustifolia 'Loddon Pink'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Loddon Pink' (English lavender 'Loddon Pink')
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Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Alba' (English lavender 'Nana Alba')
Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata
Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata (French lavender)
Lavandula pedunculata subsp. sampaiana 'Purple Emperor'
Lavandula pedunculata subsp. sampaiana 'Purple Emperor' (French lavender 'Purple Emperor')

Botanical name

Sternbergia lutea

Other names

Winter daffodil, Yellow starflower, Lily of the field, Yellow armaryllis, Fall daffodil,

Genus

Sternbergia Sternbergia

Species

S. lutea - S. lutea is a bulbous perennial with yellow goblet-shaped flowers in autumn. Foliage is dark green and strap-shaped.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming

Colour

Flower

Dark-yellow in Autumn

Foliage

Dark-green in Autumn; Dark-green in Winter

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Narcissus bulb fly

General care

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Sternbergia lutea (Winter daffodil) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Rock

Cultivation

Plant bulbs in late summer in moderately fertile, very free-draining soil. Ensure that ground does not become waterlogged. Plant in full sun in a sheltered position.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness

Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)

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COMPANION PLANTS

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (English lavender 'Hidcote')
Lavandula angustifolia 'Imperial Gem'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Imperial Gem' (English lavender 'Imperial Gem')
Lavandula dentata 'Royal Crown'
Lavandula dentata 'Royal Crown' (Lavender 'Royal Crown')
Lavandula angustifolia 'Loddon Pink'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Loddon Pink' (English lavender 'Loddon Pink')
Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Alba'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Alba' (English lavender 'Nana Alba')
Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata
Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata (French lavender)
Lavandula pedunculata subsp. sampaiana 'Purple Emperor'
Lavandula pedunculata subsp. sampaiana 'Purple Emperor' (French lavender 'Purple Emperor')

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