Ornithogalum pyramidale
Ornithogalum pyramidale forms pyramidal spikes of fragrant, outward-facing, pure white, star-shaped flowers with green-striped reverses in early summer.
Ornithogalum pyramidale is an ephemeral bulb with pyramidal spikes of fragrant, outward-facing, pure white, star-shaped flowers with green-striped reverses blooming in early summer. The stems are 24-32 inches tall and last for a long time as a cut flower. Tolerant of part shade and moist to dry soils. Possibly hardy to zone 5. Photo: Wikipedia.
Common Name: Star-of-Bethlehem - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-10
Light: Full Sun Part Sun Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Sandy or clayey soils in fields, scrub, woodlands, deserts, waste ground, and rocky terrain.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
