Ornithogalum candicans (Summer hyacinth)

Cultivation

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil that remains consistently moist in spring and summer. In cold areas, lift and overwinter in a container in a cool dry site or protect with a deep, thick, dry winter mulch.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Rock, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, 14

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming

Native to

South Africa

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Faintly sweet smelling in spring during flowering period

Toxicity

Not toxic