Ornithogalum thyrsoides
CHINCHERINCHEE, AFRICAN WONDER FLOWER
Asparagaceae-Scilloideae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.7m
Plant habit
 
0.1m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names:

Other Common Names: Star of Bethlehem, Wonder Flower, Cape Lily, Black Eyed Susan

 
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Ornithogalum thyrsoides
CHINCHERINCHEE, AFRICAN WONDER FLOWER
Asparagaceae-Scilloideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.7m
Plant habit
 
0.1m

FEATURES

Flowers: white & black

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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