Along with Star of Bethlehem, this is the other Ornithogalum native in Britain and found particularly in woods near Bath. Its tall flowering spikes have been eaten for centuries as an asparagus like delicacy. It flowers in June sometime after its grey green foliage dies back.
Growing Information
Flowering Period: Early Summer
Colour: White
Height: 60–90 cm
Position: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Soil: Well-drained
Naturalising: Excellent
Wildlife Value: Pollinator value: Excellent. Tall flower spikes provide nectar for bees and other pollinating insects.
