Ornithogalum Species, Berg Lily, Cape Hyacinth, Spire Lily, Summer Hyacinth

Ornithogalumcandicans

Genus
Ornithogalum (or-ni-THOG-al-um)
Species
candicans (KAN-dee-kans)
Synonym
Galtonia candicans
Hyacinthus candicans
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alabaster, Alabama

Waverly, Alabama

Littleton, Colorado

Sherwood, Oregon

Greenville, South Carolina

Bellevue, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Littleton, CO | July 2016 | positive

This plant has just started to bloom in my Colorado garden. It is hardy in the ground and grows in both full and partial sun. It adds int...Read More

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Brunswick, ME | January 2014 | positive

This plant has been a strong grower in my coastal Maine garden, zone 5A, for the last three years. I don't notice fragrance, but the tal...Read More

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Bellevue, WA (Zone 8a) | April 2013 | positive

Tall with attractive foliage and beautiful, fragrant blooms. Flowers seemed to last a long time. Purchased 3 plants, gathered some seed a...Read More

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | July 2002 | neutral

I am not lucky enough to be able to leave them in the ground but you can dig the bulbs up in the fall. After the foilage has turned yell...Read More

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