Sternbergia lutea winter flowers Growing to about 18" tall

Growing to about 18" tall

Known as Blue Grama

sporting white rust and deep brown spines along with chartreuse and yellow

Also known as H

Let soil dry between waterings

Sternbergia lutea winter flowers Growing to about 18" tallA fall bloomer, joining with autumn crocuses to provide cheerful fall color, this Mediterranean native has been cultivated in the US since colonial times. An amaryillis relation, in miniature, to only 6" tall or so, with bright yellow flowers in October. Best in bright, hot spots full sun or just a bit of shade but protected from winter winds and, preferably, from below freezing weather. Easily frost hardy in USDA zone 9 and above; possible with mulch