Ornithogalum balansae
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Native to Turkey and the Caucasus, Ornithogalum balansae is a small bulbous star-of-Bethlehem forming a pair of narrow, almost prostrate basal leaves about 10 cm long. In spring, a short upright stem carries a loose cluster of 2 to 5 star-shaped, glistening white flowers striped green on the reverse, with a shining green centre and yellow anthers. Miniature and early-flowering, it is ideal for rock gardens and pots. It needs well-drained soil, a sunny position and a dry summer rest.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
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Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)