Ornithogalum magnum (Star of Bethlehem) is a bulbous perennial boasting huge, upright, pyramid-shaped racemes packed with small, star-shaped, white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with a green stripe on the reverse. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the luminous blossoms open in succession from the bottom up. They rise above the basal foliage of grass-like, blue-green leaves, which starts to die back just before flowering. A good choice for mixed borders and containers. Excellent cut flower.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 10 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Ornithogalum |
| Common names | Star of Bethlehem |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Depth | 3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 10 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Ornithogalum |
| Common names | Star of Bethlehem |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Depth | 3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Ornithogalum magnum (Star of Bethlehem) do I need for my garden?
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