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Ornithogalum cernuum

Asparagaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Ornithogalum cernuum is a perennial ornamental plant that produces white flowers in spring and early summer. It prefers full sun and medium water, thriving in USDA zones 3–9. This plant grows to a height of 0.2–0.5 meters and prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soil. It is not fragrant, but it does attract pollinators and is not evergreen or toxic.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

0.2–0.5 m

Spread

0.1–0.3 m

Zones

3–9

Flower colors

Calendar
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Indoor Sowing
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Direct Sowing
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Indoor Sowing
Transplanting
Bloom Period
Direct Sowing
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Growing Tips

Plant in well-draining soil in a location that receives full sun. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Divide clumps in early spring or fall to maintain vigor. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming. It is hardy in USDA zones 3–9.

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