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Ornithogalumthyrsoides

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Genus
Ornithogalum (or-ni-THOG-al-um)
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Species
thyrsoides (thurs-OY-deez)
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Synonym
Ornithogalum bicolor
Ornithogalum ceresianum
Ornithogalum coarctatum
Ornithogalum gilgianum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

Carlsbad, California

Clayton, California

Cool, California

Laguna Niguel, California

Salinas, California

San Diego, California

San Francisco, California

Villa Park, California

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

Robust, bulbous perennial with semi-erect, linear to narrowly lance-shaped, mid-green, basal leaves. The leaves run about 12" long with ...Read More

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