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Sternbergia lutea

Clump-forming bulbous perennial. Narrow, dark green leaves and solitary deep yellow, goblet-shaped flowers.

Flowering period:  Autumn.
Growing conditions:  Happy in sunny site in most soils.
Typical mature height:  6 inches ( 15 cms )
Hardiness:  Hardy. Should withstand average to cold UK winters.
 RHS Award of Garden Merit  This plant has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
 Sternbergia lutea

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