Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
  
Southern Africa, South Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
  
Habitat
Well Drained
  
Grassland
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
10-7
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
  
Orange, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Reniform
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
  
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
  
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
  
Common Name
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
  
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
  
In Hindi
Figwort
  
Sun Star
  
In German
figwort
  
Sun Star
  
In French
scrofulaire
  
Sun Star
  
In Spanish
figwort
  
Sun Star
  
In Greek
figwort
  
Sun Star
  
In Portuguese
figwort
  
Sun Star
  
In Polish
figwort
  
Sun Star
  
In Latin
Umber
  
Sun Star
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Platyhelminthes
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Ranunculaceae
  
Asparagaceae
  
Genus
Ranunculus
  
Ornithogalum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Ornithogaleae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Scilloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Figwort and Sun Star
Season and care of Figwort and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Figwort and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Figwort season is Spring and Sun Star season is Spring. The type of soil for Figwort is Loam, Sand and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Figwort and Sun Star Physical Information
Figwort and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Figwort and Sun Star are as follows:
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Figwort leaf color: Not Available
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Figwort and Sun Star
Care of Figwort and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sun Star pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Figwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.