star of bethlehem
Ornithogalum regale
USDA zones6 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Cream to light green
Notes
Star of bethlehem (Ornithogalum regale) is a bulb for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 24 to 48 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches. Cream to light green flowers open from early to late summer.
Pairs well with Shasta daisy, Sarah Bernhardt peony, and Fountain grass.
Native range
South Africa.