Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Cusick's camas, large camas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
meadows, moist forests, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Leucoderma, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
Hyacinthus orientalis
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
ह्यचीन्थ
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Hyazinthe
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
jacinthe
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
jacinto
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
υάκινθος
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
jacinto
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
hiacynt
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
et hyacinthinas,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Hyacinthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Wild Hyacinth
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Wild Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Wild Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Wild Hyacinth season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Hyacinth is Loam while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Wild Hyacinth Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Wild Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Wild Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Wild Hyacinth are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Wild Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Wild Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Wild Hyacinth
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Wild Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Wild Hyacinth 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 Wild Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.