Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Shrub
Habitat
Grassland
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
PHYSOSTEGIA
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
Physostegia
In Hindi
Sun Star
Physostegia
In German
Sun Star
Physostegia
In French
Sun Star
Physostegia
In Spanish
Sun Star
Physostegia
In Greek
Sun Star
Physostegia
In Portuguese
Sun Star
Physostegia
In Polish
Sun Star
Physostegia
In Latin
Sun Star
Physostegia
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Asparagaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Physostegia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sun Star and Physostegia
Season and care of Sun Star and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and Physostegia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sun Star and Physostegia Physical Information
Sun Star and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and Physostegia are as follows:
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Physostegia leaf color: Green
Care of Sun Star and Physostegia
Care of Sun Star and Physostegia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Physostegia pruning is done 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.