Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
Rosa canina
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Dog Rose
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Heckenrose
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
Dog Rose
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
Perro se levantó
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
Dog Rose
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Dzika róża
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Dog Rose
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Dog Rose season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Dog Rose Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Dog Rose are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Dog Rose
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.