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Ornithogalum nutans

Also Known As

Drooping Star of Bethlehem
Silver Bells

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Ornithogalum nutans plant details

Ornithogalum nutans is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring silver flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ornithogalum nutans

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: silver blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ornithogalum nutans

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In late spring, spikes of silver, green, and white flowers bloom alternately towards the top of 12"-15" stems; a striking cut flower and excellent naturalizer. These flowers have an unusual and distinctly silver appearance. Native to northern Africa. Minimum temperature: -20?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

We love these subtle, Quakerish bells of silver and sage that have been grown since colonial days. They thrive in light shade, bloom in late spring, and are much too rarely seen today. They're cheap, too so why not take a small leap and try something new? 8-12", zones 5b-8bS(8bWC)