Galtonia viridiflora

Also Known As

Galtonia viride
Summer Hyacinth

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 6"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Galtonia viridiflora plant details

Galtonia viridiflora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer chartreuse and green flowers emerge. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Galtonia viridiflora

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and green blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Galtonia viridiflora

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Galtonia viridiflora looks like a green version of the better-known G. candicans with elegant late season spikes of lightly scented, pendulous, downward-facing, bell-shaped, snowdrop-like flowers. Cut flowers will last 10-14 days. This species has now been moved into Ornithogalum which means 'bird's milk'. Although the root words are from Greek, "bird's milk" was a phrase frequently used by the Romans to indicate something wonderful which this bulb certainly is. Native to South Africa but widely adaptable.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Actually my favorite species in the genus. This is a smaller plant than the above, only growing 12-18" tall. Its pendulous flowers are a soft olive green color.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

Summer Hyacinth, as Galtonioa is commonly known is a bsummer blooming bulb from South Africa with 2-3' stems bearing nodding pale lime bells. It has wintered over for us in zone 6 in well drained spot. We have availalble a limited number of 2 year old plants that are blooming size.