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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Dappled woodland light or partial shade; tolerates full shade in cool temperate regions
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active spring growth; reduce watering once foliage begins to die back
Temperature
Hardy to -15°C; prefers cool spring temperatures, enters summer dormancy in warm conditions
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow, linear basal leaves, up to 15 cm long, smooth green texture
- Flower: Bright yellow, star-shaped blooms with 6 tepals, clustered at the upright stem apex
- Stem: Slender, smooth green upright stem, supporting 1–3 flower clusters
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth and flowering
Fertilization
Light, diluted feed once at bulb emergence. Use a balanced, low-strength feed to avoid over-fertilizing delicate bulbs
Banana peel compost tea：Fully compost banana peels to break down sugars, dilute 1:20 with water for root drench; avoid applying directly to foliagePruning
- Remove spent flower stems after blooming to direct energy to bulb development
- Trim yellowed foliage only after it has fully died back naturally
- Divide overcrowded bulb clusters in late summer to maintain plant health
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: No documented toxicity to cats per ASPCA guidelines
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans per authoritative sources
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental woodland ground cover; spring container display
