Ornithogalum pyrenaicum (Prussian asparagus, Wild or Bath Asparagus, Pyrenees or Spiked Star of Bethlehem)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusOrnithogalum
Speciespyrenaicum
CategoryBulbs

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 -(-18)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 0
Height60 cm
Spread20 cm

Description and Growing Information

CultivationThe plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil.
HabitatSouthern Europe

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