Autumn Daffodil

Sternbergia lutea

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Overview

Sternbergia lutea, commonly known as Autumn Daffodil, heralds fall with vibrant yellow, crocus-like blooms. Flourishing in USDA zones 7-9, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Reaching up to 6 inches in height, this perennial requires minimal care. Its drought tolerance and deer resistance make it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes. Plant in clusters for a striking autumn display.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–9Climate Mediterranean

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — Sternbergia lutea, commonly known as Autumn Daffodil, heralds fall with vibrant yellow, crocus-like blooms

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — creating bold sweeps of yellow that enliven the autumn garden; making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — The cheerful yellow flowers also have the added benefit of attracting pollinators, supporting local ecosystems, image 47

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — yellow flowers in the garden; this hardy plant is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — bulb with yellow blooms; encapsulating its warm hues.<br><br>The foliage of Autumn Daffodil is slender and strap-shaped

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — The flower's corona measures about 1 to 1.5 inches across; it's especially effective when planted in clusters, image 64

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — bulb for full or half; the cheerful yellow flowers also have the added benefit of attracting pollinators, supporting

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — Sternbergia lutea, commonly known as Autumn Daffodil, heralds fall with vibrant yellow, crocus-like blooms, image 51

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — Flourishing in USDA zones 7-9, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun; each bulb produces one or two, image 52

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — Reaching up to 6 inches in height, this perennial requires minimal care; sternbergia lutea is, image 53

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — Its drought tolerance and deer resistance make it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes; bulb, image 54

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — Plant in clusters for a striking autumn display; hailing from the Mediterranean to Southwest Asia, image 55

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — scientifically known as Sternbergia lutea; the flower's corona measures about 1 to 1.5 inches across, image 56

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — Hailing from the Mediterranean to Southwest Asia; creating bold sweeps of yellow that enliven the autumn, image 57

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — this hardy plant is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family; reaching up to 6 inches in height, this perennial, image 58

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — closely related to true daffodils and amaryllis.<br><br>Sternbergia lutea is celebrated for its vibrant, image 59

Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — that resemble miniature suns at ground level, image 63

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