Sternbergia lutea


Quick Characteristics:

Height: 10-20 cm (3.9-7.9 inch)
Flower Colors: yellow
Flower Season: mid autumn
Climate: USDA Zone 7-9
 

Sternbergia lutea (L.) Ker Gawl. ex Spreng. is the most often grown of the fall blooming species, found in Europe and Asia. In Italy it occurs usually in stony soils, in open areas. It is still rather common in rural areas, along country roads. The first three photos were taken by Angelo Porcelli. The fourth photo was taken in the Mani Peninsula, southern Greece, in late October, by Jane McGary.

Sternbergia lutea, Angelo PorcelliSternbergia lutea, Angelo PorcelliSternbergia lutea, Angelo PorcelliSternbergia lutea, Jane McGary

Occasionally, multi-petal forms can occur, as in Zephyranthes. The first photo taken in habitat by Angelo Porcelli in Apulia - Southern Italy illustrates this. The next two by John Lonsdale show the typical forms.

Sternbergia lutea - multi-sepals, Angelo PorcelliSternbergia lutea, John LonsdaleSternbergia lutea, John Lonsdale

These are forms Angelo Porcelli has selected in habitat. The first photo shows a very floriferous form with flowers of normal size that sprout in mass without leaves. The second and third photos show a form with very large flowers with a nice cup shape. The fourth photo is another large flower form but with straight tepals. The fifth photo is 'angustifolia'. Photos show my hand for comparison. Photos and text by Angelo Porcelli.

Sternbergia lutea clone 1, Angelo PorcelliSternbergia lutea clone 2, Angelo PorcelliSternbergia lutea clone 2, Angelo PorcelliSternbergia lutea clone 3, Angelo PorcelliSternbergia lutea 'angustifolia', Angelo Porcelli


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