Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant season, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Overwatering can lead to bulb rot, so ensure excellent drainage.
Also known as Summer Hyacinth · Summer-Hyacinth
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Common Berg Lily (Ornithogalum candicans) is a striking bulbous perennial featuring tall spikes of star-shaped white flowers atop sturdy stems.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate full sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in dormancy.
Well-drained soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-24°C during the growing season. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter dormancy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed lightly during active growth with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
All parts are toxic.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant season, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Overwatering can lead to bulb rot, so ensure excellent drainage.
Remove spent flower stalks once blooming has finished to prevent seed production and redirect energy back to the bulb. Trim any yellowing or dead foliage as it appears. No significant structural pruning is required.
Propagate by offsets (daughter bulbs) removed during repotting. Gently separate them from the mother bulb. They can also be grown from seed, though this is a slower method and may not produce flowers for several years.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the bulbs become crowded, ideally in late summer or early autumn before new growth begins. Use a well-draining potting mix in a pot that allows for ample root development.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Common Berg Lily (Ornithogalum candicans)
Where Common Berg Lily (Ornithogalum candicans) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Ornithogalum |
| Species | Ornithogalum candicans |
Similar in genus Ornithogalum
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