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Posted 12/31/2022 in Bulb

Ornithogalum magnum

A bulbous perennial, Ornithogalum magnum features white star-shaped flowers in pyramidal upright racemes late spring to early summer. Flowers rise above grass-like green leaves—deer and critter resistant.

Post Details

Latin Name
Ornithogalum magnum
Common Name
Star of Bethlehem
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Light Condition
Full Sun Part Shade
Bloom Season
Spring
Flower Color
White
Height
1-2 feet
Spread
1-2 feet
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A bulbous perennial, Ornithogalum magnum features white star-shaped flowers in pyramidal upright racemes late spring to early summer. Flowers rise above grass-like green leaves—deer and critter resistant.

Special Care Instructions

Best in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, well-drained soils but tolerates dry soils when established. Self-seeds.

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