pyrenees star of bethlehem
Ornithogalum balansae
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Pyrenees star of bethlehem (Ornithogalum balansae) is a bulb for containers and low maintenance spots. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It blooms in early to late spring. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Its native range runs from Türkiye to Caucasus.
Pairs well with Perennial candytuft, Feather reed grass, and Woodruff.