Star of Bethlehem. A bulbous perennial with narrow, bright green leaves with a central silver stripe. Produces clusters of star-shaped, white flowers, striped green inside in early summer. Max Height 20cm to 30cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Harmful if eaten.
Ornithogalum umbellatum
A bulbous perennial with narrow, bright green leaves with a central silver stripe. Produces clusters of star-shaped, white flowers, striped green inside in early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Ornithogalum |
|---|---|
| Species | umbellatum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Star of Bethlehem |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 20cm, 30cm |
| Family | Hyacinthaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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