Another favorite yellow-flowered bulb
James Waddick (Wed, 21 Jan 2004 13:46:03 PST)

Dear Jim;
L. aurea is more common than L. traubii in garden centers. It
really isn't happy much north of Zone 8. The most obvious difference
is the size of the plants with L. aurea foliage approaching 3 feet in
length while L. traubii rarely gets to a foot in length. L.aurea
flowers are bright 'pure' yellow, while traubii's smaller flowers are
more golden yellow.

L. chinensis is usually available from Plant Delight's
Nursery and Fairweather Gardens as potted bulbs. Caldwellii is also
sometimes available from both too, but not always. Both have web
sites.

I didn't mention the also hardy L. straminea really as straw
yellow to tan color that is fairly dull in the garden.

All these yellows should be quite hardy for you.

Best Jim W.
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