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Initial Notes:The following information courtesy of Plants Database at:Hyperlink Star of Bethlehem, Nap at Noon, Snowdrop is currently ranked #5 out of 282 by our members Family: Liliaceae Genus: Ornithogalum (or-ni-tho-GAL-um) (More Info) Species: umbellatum (um-bell-AY-tum) (More Info) Add a synonym name Category: Bulbs Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) Spacing: 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Toxicity: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Bloom Color: White Foliage: Herbaceous Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater NYnative On May 28, 2002, NYnative wrote: This plant is HIGHLY poisonous. Keep away from children and pets. My mother had it in our yard up North. It grew wild and was very hardy in the cold, damp climate of NY State. Very pretty, just becareful with it. Wvdaisy On May 8, 2002, Wvdaisy wrote: I got some of these bulbs from my mother, they were on the property when she purchased her house, the house is 100 years old and we don't know how long these bulbs have been there but they naturalized a hillside and are beautiful. They must have well-drained soil or they won't bloom. Her soil is clay. She now grows them on the hill around her pond amongst other perennials. Heloshka On May 6, 2002, Heloshka wrote: I like this flower very much. We spent the weekend trailing Hocking Hills in Southern Central Ohio. What a hidden wonderland!! During the day and a half walk we only found one 'Star of Bethleham" blossom and it was near a bench we sat to eat lunch. I'd like to know where I can purchase some seeds for this beauty!! Entries and Updates
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