
Yellow star-of-bethlehem
Gagea lutea
Yellow star-of-Bethlehem is a delicate spring-blooming bulb that produces cheerful star-shaped yellow flowers in late winter to early spring before going dormant by summer. Plant bulbs in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in dappled shade, such as beneath deciduous trees or shrubs. It is largely care-free once established — simply avoid disturbing the bulbs during summer dormancy and allow the foliage to die back naturally.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Active Growth; Reduce After Foliage Dies Back • Water Moderately To Keep Soil Evenly Moist During Spring Growth; Allow To Dry In Summer Dormancy
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 26, 2022 by Veiner Zsolt (cc-by-sa)
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