About
Ornithogalum tenuifolium subsp. aridum is a slender, fine-leaved bulbous perennial producing the characteristic strap-shaped foliage and star-shaped flowers of the genus. A rewarding bulb for a sunny, very well-drained position.
About the genus
Ornithogalum are bulbous perennials with linear or strap-shaped basal leaves and racemes of star-shaped or cup-shaped, white, yellow or orange flowers. Suitable for sunny, well-drained borders and naturalising in grass.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally.
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.