Ornithogalum candicans
Summer Hyacinth
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Summer Hyacinth (Ornithogalum candicans) - Description
Ornithogalum candicans, known as the summer hyacinth, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to moist grassland in South Africa (Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, Kwazulu/Natal, Eastern Cape). It is a bulbous perennial growing to 100–120 cm (39–47 in), with strap-shaped leaves and white snowdrop-like flowers in late summer. It is still widely referenced under its obsolete synonym Galtonia candicans. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Summer Hyacinth (Ornithogalum candicans) - Growth
Generally does best with full sun, but may need shade in hot weather. Tolerates partial sun.
Summer Hyacinth (Ornithogalum candicans) - Planting
Plant seeds in spring or fall, but provide protection from severe cold. Plant bulbs 4" deep. Repot annually each spring to maintain vigorous growth.
Summer Hyacinth (Ornithogalum candicans) - Pest
Susceptible to rust and leaf spot.
Summer Hyacinth (Ornithogalum candicans) - Soil and irrigation
Water freely when Stars-of-Bethlehem are actively growing. When they go dormant, keep them dry. They do best in well-drained soil.
