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Arab'S Eye, Lesser Cape-Lily, Arabian Starflower.

Arab'S Eye, Lesser Cape-Lily, Arabian Starflower. Care

Melomphis arabica

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What is the plant

Melomphis arabica is a species of star of Bethlehem native to northern Africa and southern Europe.

Ornithogalum arabicum (Arabian Star Flower) is a bulbous perennial boasting luminous racemes of up to 15 sweetly scented, star-shaped, white or creamy-white flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with a contrasting bead-like black eye. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the waxy-looking blossoms rise above the semi-erect basal foliage of blue-green, strap-shaped leaves. Best were summers are warm and dry, it is a good choice for mixed borders and containers. One of the longest lasting cut flowers.

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Difficulty

Medium

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