Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
sweetshrub
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
sweetshrub
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
sweetshrub
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
sweetshrub
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
sweetshrub
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Sweetshrub season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sweetshrub
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.