Ornithogalum nutans
Ornithogalum nutans has spikes of fragrant, outward-facing to slightly nodding, star-shaped flowers coloured white and grey-green.
Ornithogalum nutans is an ephemeral bulb with spikes of fragrant, outward-facing to slightly nodding, star-shaped flowers blooming in late spring. They are interestingly bicoloured with white and grey-green. The stems are 12-18 inches tall and last for a long time as a cut flower. Bulbs can naturalize readily when happy becoming overly aggressive in some regions. Tolerant of part shade and moist to dry soils. Native to Bulgaria and Turkey. Photo: Wikipedia.
Common Name: Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-10
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
