Ornithogalum candicans (Summer Hyacinth or Spire Lily)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Ornithogalum |
| Species | candicans |
| Synonyms | Galtonia candicans |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | This plant was recently merged into the Ornithogalum group from Galtonia by Peter Goldblatt and John Manning in their book 'Color Encyclopedia of Cape Bulbs' (2002). |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | -50 - 40 |
| Height | 60 - 120 cm |
| Spread | 60 - 90 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Erect bulbous perennial. |
| ID Characteristic | Narrow green lance-shaped leaves with narrow nodding bell shaped white flowers. |
| Landscape | Flower borders, containers and informal gardens. |
| Propagation | By seed sown in pots in a cold frame or division of offsets. |
| Cultivation | Organically rich, moist soil with full sun exposure. |
| Pests | Slugs and snails. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, as a potted patio bulb. |
| Leaf Description | Narrow lance-shaped leaves with a greyish-green colour. |
| Flower Description | Conical racemes of nodding, narrow bell-shaped white flowers that retain a slight fragrance and measure up to 5 cm in diameter. |
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