Ornithogalum longibracteatum - ornithogallo (Square vase 7x7x10 cm)

Genus of 80 species of bulbous perennials, found in various habitats, from arid, rocky hill slopes and prairies and woodlands in central and southern Europe, the Mediterranean, the former USSR, Asia, Africa and South Africa. I Ornithogalum longibracteatum is a bulbous perennial with a tufted habit that over time forms large tufts of bulbs. Basal leaves are light green, loose, ligulate, semi-succulent. In summer it produces inflorescences up to 100/120 cm tall made up of numerous white bell-shaped flowers.

Pedoclimatic needs

Grow in well-drained soil not too rich in organic matter. Sunny exposure. In winter it resists down to -4°/-5°C as long as it is kept dry. It can be grown in the ground in Mediterranean gardens, where temperatures do not fall below freezing. In colder climates it can be grown in pots, placed outdoors during spring and summer and sheltered during autumn and winter.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Ornithogalum longibracteatum

Family: Liliaceae