Overview
Sternbergia greuteriana is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Sternbergia, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sternbergia greuteriana grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, rock garden, mediterranean climate plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Sternbergia lutea, the winter daffodil, autumn daffodil, fall daffodil, lily-of-the-field, or yellow autumn crocus, is a bulbous flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Amaryllidoideae, in the Narcisseae tribe, which is used as an ornamental plant. It has yellow flowers which appear in autumn. Grow it in full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). It works well for cottage and informal garden, rock garden, mediterranean climate plants and flower borders and beds. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sternbergia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Sternbergia greuteriana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sternbergia greuteriana
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Narcissus bulb flies, narcissus eelworms
- Disease resistance
- Daffodil viruses
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sternbergia greuteriana?
Sternbergia greuteriana prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sternbergia greuteriana need?
Sternbergia greuteriana is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Sternbergia greuteriana hardy in the UK?
Sternbergia greuteriana has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Sternbergia greuteriana?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Sternbergia genus
- Sternbergia colchicifloraTurkish starflower
- Sternbergia lutea from Bisceglie, Italy
- Sternbergia lutea from Dodona, Greecewinter daffodil from Dodona, Greece
- Sternbergia lutea var. lutea
- Sternbergia sicula from Italy