Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Not available
Habitat
Grassland
Lowland, sand dunes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
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, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water during dry weather
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Sometimes used for making wine, Used to make juice, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Vine
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
VITIS rotundifolia
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
Muscadine
In Hindi
Sun Star
Muscadine
In German
Sun Star
Muscadine
In French
Sun Star
Muscadine
In Spanish
Sun Star
Muscadine
In Greek
Sun Star
μοσχοστάφυλο
In Portuguese
Sun Star
Muscadine
In Polish
Sun Star
Muscadine
In Latin
Sun Star
Muscadine
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rhamnales
Family
Asparagaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sun Star and Muscadine
Season and care of Sun Star and Muscadine is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and Muscadine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and Muscadine season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Muscadine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muscadine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sun Star and Muscadine Physical Information
Sun Star and Muscadine physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Muscadine height is Not Available and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and Muscadine are as follows:
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Muscadine flower color: White and Green
- Muscadine leaf color: Green
Care of Sun Star and Muscadine
Care of Sun Star and Muscadine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muscadine pruning is done Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muscadine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
