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Silver Bells

Ornithogalum nutans: silver bells

 

 

Silver Bell Stand

Plant: Mid to late spring bulb. Ideal for naturalizing in woodlands and shady gardens.

Origin: Europe

Zone: 4 - 8

Flowers: greenish white, 1” flowers on a spike-like raceme 10-16”. Blooms for two to three weeks in May. Forms large stands.

Foliage: grass-like green leaves ~10” usually flopping in shade.

Culture
: full sun to part shade. Grows well in most soils. Rarely bothered by pests or diseases.

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