Star of Bethlehem, Orange Star Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chinkerinchee, Geeltjienkerientjee
Native to South Africa, Ornithogalum dubium (Star of Bethlehem) is a bulbous perennial boasting brilliant clusters of 5-25 yellow to orange flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with a contrasting bead-like black eye. Blooming over a long-season, extending from late winter to spring, the showy blossoms rise above the nearly prostrate foliage of narrowly lance-shaped, dark green to lime-green leaves. Mostly grown for cut flower and flowering pot-plant production, Star of Bethlehem also makes an attractive rock garden plant where it will happily naturalize.
| Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Ornithogalum |
| Common names | Star of Bethlehem, Sun Star |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid) Winter |
| Height |
8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Spacing |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Depth |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Ornithogalum |
| Common names | Star of Bethlehem, Sun Star |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid) Winter |
| Height |
8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Spacing |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Depth |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Ornithogalum dubium (Star of Bethlehem) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Ornithogalum dubium (Star of Bethlehem) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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