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lance-leaved Star of Bethlehem | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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lance-leaved Star of Bethlehem

Ornithogalum lanceolatum

Genus: Ornithogalum
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

O. lanceolatum is a dwarf, bulbous perennial producing basal rosettes of lance-shaped, shiny, bright green leaves. In spring it produces compact, almost stemless, clusters of white, star-shaped flowers striped green on the outside

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant bulbs in autumn, 10cm deep, in well-drained soil in full sun; tolerant of partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring or remove offsets when dormant

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverFlower BordersPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years