Yes, here's another group of terrific bulbs that's saddled with a tongue-twister name. But learn the name; it's worth the effort. These European naturalizers are some of the most brilliantly simple and simply brilliant spring flowers to be found.
All the ornithogalum varieties here blossom with star-like blooms, some clustering along the top half of an upright stem and some creating an umbrella or candelabra forms. All have strappy basal leaves that grow low enough to be covered easily by fuller leaved plants when the spring show has past for the season.
Tuck these where you can meet their light and growing zone requirements and they'll be happy. You'll have to buy your flowers from the craft store to find any that require less fussing. |