Sternbergia lutea

Winter Daffodil

Family: Amaryllidaceae Amaryllis


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Early Fall to Late Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, container, foundation, massing, rock garden, specimen
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Spread 1" to 3" / 0cm to 10cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Naturalizing