Galtonia regalis

Also Known As

Ornithogalum regale
Royal Berg Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Galtonia regalis plant details

Galtonia regalis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Galtonia regalis

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Galtonia regalis

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very cool South African bulb grown from seed we received from Harry Hay many years ago. Now that I think about it, these should cost a lot more - oh well. Broad strap leaves and tall stems bearing pendulous flowers of softly muted green. Truly regal.

By: Far Reaches Farm

I love green flowers! I know they aren’t the easiest flowers to spot in the garden but when you stumble across them they seem extra special. Galtonia has many pendant, lantern-like, green bells on tall flower stems. The leaves are large & strappy and loved by snails, so do snail bait around this one. Grows 3-4’ tall and is from moist Montana cliffs of the Drakensberg area of South Africa. It gets summer rainfall there, so it is fine in irrigated gardens. Likes well-drained soil. Grows easily in the garden or keep in a pot for close viewing.