Gagea pratensis, called the yellow star-of-Bethlehem, is a European and Mediterranean plant species in the lily family. It is widespread across much of Europe as well as Turkey and Morocco. It was first described to science by Persoon in 1794.Gagea pratensis is a bulb-forming perennial. Flowers are generally yellow, sometimes with a green stripe along the backside of each tepal. formerly includedGagea pratensis var. paczoskii, now called Gagea transversalis
Meadow gagea is fairly disease-resistant and generally not prone to illnesses. However, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its environment. Such infections are usually mild. In terms of care, this plant needs moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to keep a neat appearance and healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help encourage flowering. Meadow gagea is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive care experience. It may need more attention when grown indoors.
How to keep Gagea Pratensis.
Light
Meadow gagea naturally occurs in habitats like forest understories and rocky areas, where it grows under natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can adjust to full sun or full shade, showing its versatile and hardy nature.
Temperature
Meadow gagea can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, yet its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summers with sufficient rainfall or watering. Prolonged stretches of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as extended periods of high temperatures, can increase the likelihood of Meadow gagea dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can improve the plant's survival rate.
Fertilizer
The primary time to fertilize Meadow gagea is in early spring as the flowers are forming. An appropriate fertilizer encourages stronger blooms and helps Meadow gagea produce attractive flowers. Feeding in early spring ensures excellent flowers through the season and supplies energy for dormant growth phases.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Gagea
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-8
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 5 cm to 10 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early spring, Mid spring
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Early summer
- Native Area
- Turkey, Sweden, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Poland, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Morocco, Belarus, Ukraine, Serbia, Russia, Lithuania, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Netherlands, France, Albania, Romania, Latvia, Portugal
Other names.
