Ornithogalum refractum
Summer Snowdrop
Ornithogalum umbellatum is a deciduous, erect bulbous perennial with linear green leaves. It bears open heads of star-shaped white flowers with green undersides. Ornithogalum refractum - Summer Snowdrop - is an alpine Star of Bethlehem with small starry white flowers
Contributed by @KathyB
-
Full sun to partial shade
-
Occasional watering
-
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
-
Moist and free draining
Common name
Summer Snowdrop
Latin name
Ornithogalum refractum
type
Bulb
family
Asparagaceae
ph
5.6 - 7.8 Acid - Neutral
-
Light
Full sun to partial shade
-
Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
-
Soil
Moist and free draining
-
Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
-
Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.10 M
0.10 M
Ornithogalum refractum
Ornithogalum umbellatum is a deciduous, erect bulbous perennial with linear green leaves. It bears open heads of star-shaped white flowers with green undersides. Ornithogalum refractum - Summer Snowdrop - is an alpine Star of Bethlehem with small starry white flowers
Planting Season
From Late Autumn TO Late Autumn
Plant in late autumn in a partially shaded position. These plants are perfect for woodland planting. The soil should be fairly light and well drained.
Propagation by Offset Division
From Late Summer TO Early Autumn
After dead heading and when foliage has died, lift the bulbs. Remove the soil from the bulbs and remove any offsets that appear damaged or diseased. Separate the remaining bulbs and when they are dry, store in a dark well ventilated space. Bulbs can then be replanted in late Autumn.
KathyB