Ornithogalum Graminifolium Grass Leaved Star

Ornithogalum graminifolium (Grass-leaved Star) – Growing Conditions
Botanical Name: Ornithogalum graminifolium
Common Name: Grass-leaved Star
Sun: Full sun to light semi-shade.
Water: Water moderately during the growing season. Reduce watering once the plant becomes dormant.
Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil enriched with organic matter.
Height: 15–30 cm
Width: 10–20 cm
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Flowers: Produces attractive star-shaped white flowers with green centres from spring to early summer.
Frost: Light frost tolerant. Protect from severe frost.
Uses: Ideal for rock gardens, borders, containers, indigenous gardens, and naturalised plantings.
Care: Feed with a balanced fertiliser during active growth. Remove spent flowers and allow the foliage to die back naturally to replenish the bulb.
Wildlife: The flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.
Indigenous: Yes – indigenous to South Africa.
Edible: No. Not considered edible.