Ornithogalum thyrsoides MilkyWay
Family: Hyacinthaceae
Species Origin: South Africa
Geophyte Characteristics
Type: Tunicated bulb
Sizes Available: 3/4 to 6/up cm, in circumference
Bulb Storage: Dry and ventilated at 77 to 85 °F (25-30°C)
Flower & Plant Characteristics
Color: White
Shape: Multiflowered corymb
Size: 3 to 5 inches (7.5-12.5 cm) long
Floret/Flower Number: Up to 30
Flowering Season: Outdoor – Spring to early summer
Total Height: 10 to 30 inches (25-75 cm)
Number of Stems: 1 to 2
Uses: Garden, fresh cut flower, flowering potted plant
Planting Time: Fall
Planting Depth: Cover with1 inches (2.5 cm) of soil
Spacing: 2 inches (5 cm) apart