About
A clump-forming bulbous perennial to 15cm in height, with narrow, dark green leaves and solitary deep yellow, goblet-shaped flowers in autumn.
About the genus
Sternbergia are bulbous perennials with linear or strap-shaped basal leaves and solitary crocus-like flowers on leafless stems in autumn, late winter or spring
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toMediterranean to C Asia
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationPlant 15cm deep in late summer in any moderately fertile, sharply drained soil. Protect from excessive winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe. Separate offsets when dormant
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to narcissus bulb flies, large narcissus bulb flies, and narcissus eelworms
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to daffodil viruses