Ornithogalum Species, Heirloom Ornithogalum, Miniature Star of Bethlehem

Ornithogalumbalansae

Genus
Ornithogalum (or-ni-THOG-al-um)
Species
balansae (bal-AN-see)
Synonym
Ornithogalum balansae var. stenophyllum
Ornithogalum schmalhausenii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Austin, Texas

Ridgefield, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | January 2014 | positive

This small bulb has showy white flowers in early spring, and looks a lot like star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum) when it's in bl...Read More

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