50 living plants of Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum) 4-6 inch


Early spring plants


Cold resistant


Growing fast, it is safest to grow this plant in containers or areas where it may be kept confined.



This plant is toxic to both humans and animals.


Common Name Star of Bethlehem, eleven-o'clock lady, nap-at-noon, grass lily, summer snowflake, sleepy dick

Botanical Name Ornithogalum umbellatum

Family Asparagaceae

Plant Type Perennial, bulb

Mature Size 6–12 in. tall, 12–24 in. wide

Sun Exposure Full, partial

Soil Type Loamy, moist, well-drained

Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline

Bloom Time Spring

Flower Color White with green stripe

Hardiness Zones 4–9 (USDA)

Native Area Mediterranean

Toxicity Toxic to people and pets