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Ornithogalum umbellatum (Star-of-Bethlehem)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 42754

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Liliales Family: Liliaceae Genus: Ornithogalum Species: Ornithogalum umbellatum

Common Names add Star-of-Bethlehem edit | delete sleepydick edit | delete Dove's dung edit | delete Pyrenees Star of Bethlehem edit | delete Eleven-o'clock Lady edit | delete Nap-at-Noon edit | delete Grass Lily edit | delete Plant Types edit Bulb Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit Spring   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Linear   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist   Soil pH edit 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit White   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Late spring blooming edit | delete Increases rapidly and may become invasive. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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