Bulblet-bearing Yellow Star (Gagea Bulbifera) is a perennial bulb in the Liliaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Gagea bulbifera is a bulb-forming perennial plant in the lily family, known for its yellow flowers with green backs on the tepals and small bulblets in the axils of stem leaves.

Bulblet-bearing Yellow Star

Bulblet-bearing Yellow Star

Gagea Bulbifera

Gagea bulbifera is a bulb-forming perennial plant in the lily family, known for its yellow flowers with green backs on the tepals and small bulblets in the axils of stem leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
bulb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, early spring interest

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Bulblet-bearing Yellow Star

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Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Bulblet-bearing Yellow Star
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Taxonomy

Family:Liliaceae
Genus:Gagea