Growing Sternbergia (Autumn Daffodil): Fall‑Blooming Bulbs

Plant Profile

Sternbergia produces crocus‑like yellow flowers in autumn. Bulb size 10 cm. Native to Mediterranean regions.

Planting

Plant immediately in full sun, very well‑drained, humus‑rich soil. Critical: sharp drainage. Depth 6 inches, spacing 4 inches (10/sq ft). Add lime to sweeten acidic soil. In Zones 6–7, choose warm protected spot and mulch with evergreen boughs.

Care

Water after planting. Allow foliage to grow through winter/spring, die back naturally. No fertilizer needed. Divide crowded clumps after flowering.

Uses

Rock gardens, gravel beds, under deciduous shrubs, and naturalized in lawns.