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star of Bethlehem

Ornithogalum umbellatum: star-of-bethlehem

 

 

Star-of-Bethlehem bulblets

Plant: Mid spring bulb. Ideal for naturalizing in meadows and other wild places. Super aggressive. Photo to the left shows bulblet production beneath the tunic.

Origin: Europe

Zone: 4 - 8

Flowers: green outside, white inside, 1” starry flowers on a flat topped raceme 6-12”.

Foliage: grass-like green leaves ~8” 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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