Ornithogalum Dubium

 

Ornithogalum Dubium
Doubtful Ornithogalum

Genus of 80 species of bulbous perennials found in a variety of habitats.   Common name is Star of Bethlehem.  O. Dubium has almost prostrate, lance-shaped to ovate-lance-shaped, dark green to yellow-green basal leaves, 4 inches long.  It bears racemes of up to 24 star to cup shaped yellow, orange, red, or rarely white flowers.    They should be planted in early fall in moderately fertile, well drained soil, in a sunny location.  O. Dubium is rated hardy in zones 7-10. 

 

Place Acquired:  Van Bourgondien

Date Acquired:  10/26/98

Planted Out:  Crevices in rocks around pond which bounds the west end of Island Bed 1, 11/18/98

Details:  Began Blooming Late March/ Early April 1999

 

 
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