Autumn Daffodil Plant Profile
Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) is also known as fall daffodil, winter daffodil, or yellow autumn crocus. Despite the bright-yellow color, it really does look more like a tall crocus, than a daffodil.
The Autumn Daffodil is an heirloom pass-along bulb that is experiencing a resurgence of popularity.
It is hardy to USDA zones 6 to 9. Autumn Daffodil is native to Greece and the eastern Mediterranean. It's also found in southern Europe.
It is related to Amaryllis and is deer-resistant and vole-proof.
When ordered from a bulb catalog, the bulbs will arrive in late summer or early autumn and should be planted right away.
After planting the bulbs, they may take a year or two to acclimate, but after that they should reliably bloom each fall and increase a bit every year.
It prefers well-drained soil and a mostly sunny location. It does best planted in a spot with a southern exposure and a bit of extra straw mulch in colder climates.
The foliage stays up all winter leaves and grows to about 10-inches tall.
The bulbs can be lifted and divided before the leaves die down in late spring.
Autumn Daffodil: You Can Grow That!
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