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.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Garden star-of-bethlehem

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	4-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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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.