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Ornithogalum juncundum

by Johan Wentzel

Ornithogalum juncundum
Common Name
Grass leaved Chincherichee
Plant Type
Bulb
Ornithogalum juncundum, an evergreen bulbous plant, has slender grass-like bright green leaves. The small white flowers never reach a height of more than 20cm. Plant in full sun for best results but it will also flourish in semi-shade.
Plant Description

Ornithogalum juncundum, an evergreen, small bulbous plant, has slender grass-like bright green leaves. The small white flowers never reach a height of more than 20cm, but the bulb is very floriferous.  The flowers also last a few weeks. It is not prone to diseases.

Plant Ornithogalum juncundum in full sun for best results but it will also flourish in semi-shade. Plant in amongst small grasses such as Sporobolus stapfianus or as part of a mixed perennial bed. It attracts insects to the garden. The small size also makes it ideal for a townhouse garden.

Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
All year
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
KweaZulu-Natal Midlands
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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