Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Sun Star
In German
Ruhm des Schnees
Sun Star
In French
gloire de la neige
Sun Star
In Spanish
gloria de la nieve
Sun Star
In Greek
glory-of-the-snow
Sun Star
In Portuguese
glória da neve
Sun Star
In Polish
chwała śniegu
Sun Star
In Latin
glory of the snow
Sun Star
Phylum
Vascular plant
Platyhelminthes
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Glory of the Snow and Sun Star
Wondering what are the properties of Glory of the Snow and Sun Star? We provide you with everything About Glory of the Snow and Sun Star. Glory of the Snow doesn't have thorns and Sun Star doesn't have thorns. Also Glory of the Snow does not have fragrant flowers. Glory of the Snow has allergic reactions like Unknown and Sun Star has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Glory of the Snow and Sun Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Glory of the Snow and Sun Star
Season and care of Glory of the Snow and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Glory of the Snow and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glory of the Snow season is Spring and Winter and Sun Star season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Glory of the Snow is Loam and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Glory of the Snow and Sun Star Physical Information
Glory of the Snow and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Glory of the Snow and Sun Star are as follows:
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Glory of the Snow and Sun Star
Care of Glory of the Snow and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glory of the Snow pruning is done 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 Glory of the Snow 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.