Garden Star-of-Bethlehem, Grass Lily, Milk Star
The Garden Star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum) is a bulbous perennial with clusters of star-shaped white flowers, appearing from mid spring to early summer.
Plant care
Light requirements
Full sun, part sun, does best with a minimum of 3 hours sunlight a day.
Soil requirements
Ornithogalum umbellatum does best in humus-rich or sandy-loamy soil, but is also suitable for a rock garden because he tolerates sandy to mineral soil.
Moisture requirements
Keep the soil evenly moist during growing season from spring to early summer.
Hardiness zone
Z 5 (-24 °C / -11.2 °F)
Quick facts
Life Cycle
Ornithogalum umbellatum is a perennial bulbous geophyte. Its growing season lasts from spring to early summer.
Family
Asparagaceae, Scilloideae subfamily
Height
4 to 8 inches
Flowering time
Mid spring to early summer
Poisonous
Yes, all plant parts are poisonus.
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