Try for Free
tab list
PictureThis
English
arrow
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
한국어
Nederlands
العربية
Svenska
Polskie
ภาษาไทย
Bahasa Melayu
Bahasa Indonesia
PictureThis
Search
Search Plants
Try for Free
Global
English
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
한국어
Nederlands
العربية
Svenska
Polskie
ภาษาไทย
Bahasa Melayu
Bahasa Indonesia
This page looks better in the app
picturethis icon
Instantly identify plants with a snap
Snap a photo for instant plant ID, gaining quick insights on disease prevention, treatment, toxicity, care, uses, and symbolism, etc.
Download the App for Free picturethis icon
Continue Reading

How to Grow and Care for Garden star-of-bethlehem

Garden star-of-bethlehem, also known as Sleepydick, Nap-at-noon, Grass lily, Eleven-o'clock lady, Summer snowflake

Garden star-of-bethlehem is generally considered easy to care for due to its hardy nature. It requires well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. A special care point for garden star-of-bethlehem is to avoid overwatering as this can lead to bulb rot. It's also noteworthy that garden star-of-bethlehem can be invasive, so control measures may be needed to prevent it from spreading excessively in garden settings.

Icon water title

Watering schedule: Every week

Icon water title

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

Icon water title

Toxic to Humans

In This Article

Planting and Growing Garden star-of-bethlehem

ToughnessHigh
Care LevelMedium
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsPartial sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH6-7.5
Planting TimeSpring
Hardiness Zones
4-9
ToxicityToxic to Humans
Icon code

Scan QR code to download

Common Pests & Diseases

Common issues for Garden star-of-bethlehem based on 10 million real cases

Plant disease auto-diagnose & prevention
AI-powered plant doctor helps you diagnose plant problems in seconds.
Download the App for Free

The Toxicity of Garden star-of-bethlehem

Identify toxic plants in your garden
Find out what’s toxic and what’s safe for humans and pets.
Download the App for Free

More General Info About Garden star-of-bethlehem

Quickly Identify Garden star-of-bethlehem

Instantly identify plants with a snap
Snap a photo for instant plant ID, gaining quick insights on disease prevention, treatment, toxicity, care, uses, and symbolism, etc.
Download the App for Free
Garden star-of-bethlehem displays captivating star-shaped white blooms with a green stripe on the outer petals, typically flowering in May. The foliage consists of slender, lance-shaped leaves. This plant thrives in a variety of sunlight conditions from full sun to 25% shade and requires well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant in the summer yet needs consistent moisture during its growing season. The bulbs should be planted 5 inches (12.7 cm) deep and spaced 2-3 inches (5-7.6 cm) apart. With its hardiness down to 5 degrees F (-15 degrees C), garden star-of-bethlehem can elegantly grace beds, borders, and rock gardens.
Garden star-of-bethlehem identify imageGarden star-of-bethlehem identify imageGarden star-of-bethlehem identify imageGarden star-of-bethlehem identify imageGarden star-of-bethlehem identify image
Learn More About Identifying Garden star-of-bethlehem

More Info on Garden star-of-bethlehem Growth and Care

Cultivate a Thriving Garden with PictureThis Guidance
Keep your plants happy and healthy with our guide to watering, lighting, feeding and more!
Download the App for Free
image

Plants with Same Care Needs

close
close
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
Identify grow and nurture the better way!
product icon
17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
product icon
Nearly 5 years of research
product icon
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
ad
ad
Botanist in your pocket
qrcode
PictureThis Ios DownloadPictureThis Android Download
Scan the QR code with your phone camera to download the app