Ornithogalum magnum

Ornithogalum magnum

Native to:
North Caucasus | Transcaucasus

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Ornithogalum
Species:
Ornithogalum magnum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months before sowing in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. If no germination in 3 months, try 4C 1-2 months, then 20C again.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society