Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Hot Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Wild lilac
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
Ceanothus
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Ceanothus
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
Ceanothus
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
Ceanothus
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
Ceanothus
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Ceanothus
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
Ceanothus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Rhamnaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Ceanothus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Ceanothus
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Ceanothus season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Ceanothus Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Ceanothus are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Ceanothus
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Ceanothus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
