Drooping Star Of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum nutans
Also known as
Nodding Star-Of-Bethlehem, Star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum nutans (2) by flo (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 10cm |
10cm | Min |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Drooping Star Of Bethlehem Overview
Bulbous perennial species with strap-shaped foliage veined attractively with silver in the centre. Stems grow vertically to a flowering height of around 45cm, producing branched inflorescences that bear flowers on only one side. Up to 15 flowers may be produced per stem and these hang down pendantly. Blooms are bell-shaped, with white petals around 3cm wide, these may be striped with green on the outside.
Common problems with Drooping Star Of Bethlehem
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How to propagate Drooping Star Of Bethlehem
Bulbs
Propagate by seed or offsets, in autumn for spring-flowering bulbs, in spring for summer-flowering bulbs.
Seed
Other uses of Drooping Star Of Bethlehem
Good for under trees and shrubs.