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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in open, unshaded meadow conditions
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active spring growth; reduce watering after foliage dies back
Temperature
Cold-hardy; tolerates frost during winter dormancy and cool spring growing temperatures
Characteristics
- Leaf: Single basal linear grass-like leaf, glabrous, up to 20 cm long
- Flower: Pale yellow star-shaped blooms with 6 tepals, clustered in loose umbels
- Bulb: Small ovoid bulb covered in thin papery tunics
Care Guide
Watering
Maintain consistent soil moisture during active growth; avoid waterlogging
Fertilization
Diluted organic feed once during early growth. Use low-nitrogen feed to support bulb development
Banana peel compost tea：Fully compost banana peels, dilute 1:20 with water, and apply as a root drench in early spring to avoid nutrient burnPruning
- Remove spent flower heads to prevent unwanted self-seeding if desired
- Trim yellowing foliage only after it dies back naturally to support bulb energy storage
- Divide overcrowded bulb clusters in late summer to maintain plant vigor
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxic effects on humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental wildflower for rock gardens and native meadow plantings
