Ornithogalum reverchonii is a rare star-of-Bethlehem with spikes of fragrant, outward-facing, pure white, bell-shaped flowers on stems 24-36 inches tall.
Description:
Ornithogalum reverchonii is a rare star-of-Bethlehem with spikes of fragrant, outward-facing, pure white, bell-shaped flowers sometimes green-striped in bud and blooming in early summer. The stems are 24-36 inches tall. Native to southwestern Spain. Photo: Wikipedia.
Common Name: Star-of-Bethlehem
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-10
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Amongst limestone rocks, crevices, and ledges.
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
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