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common star-of-Bethlehem
Ornithogalum umbellatum
herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water❄ Hardy: Zone 4a – Zone 10b
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A spring-blooming bulb with delicate white star-shaped flowers striped with green on the reverse. It spreads readily and naturalizes well in lawns and meadows.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 0.25–0.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asparagaceae
Native Range
Mediterranean and temperate Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 4aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 10b
Function & Care
wildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed
A spring-blooming bulb with delicate white star-shaped flowers striped with green on the reverse. It spreads readily and naturalizes well in lawns and meadows.
Climate Match for your location
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