A bulbous perennial with narrow, bright green leaves with a central silver stripe. Produces spikes of funnel-shaped, silvery white flowers striped green inside. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy. Harmful if eaten.
Ornithogalum nutans
A bulbous perennial with narrow, bright green leaves with a central silver stripe. Produces spikes of funnel-shaped, silvery white flowers striped green inside.
Additional information
| Generic | Ornithogalum |
|---|---|
| Species | nutans |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Hyacinthaceae |
| Spread | 5cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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