autumn daffodil
Sternbergia lutea
Overview
The Autumn Daffodil is a perennial bulb plant belonging to the genus Sternbergia. It stands 25–35 cm tall with yellow flowers shaped like cup-shaped daffodils. The yellow petals are around 2–2.5 cm in diameter with a bright yellow centre and are produced in the cooler months of September–October. Its evergreen leaves are narrow and rather fleshy. The plant is highly drought-resistant and requires very little maintenance. It needs full sun for best flowering and is suited to rock garden beds, borders and containers.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimum — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6-9.
Pruning
Best pruned in September, October, November, August, May, December, January, February.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Division, Offsets, Grafting Propagation, Layering Propagation
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