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Ornithogalum nutans

Pretty, silver-green flowers emerge after foliage starts to die back.

Flowering period:  April to May and sometimes June.
Growing conditions:  Sun or part shade in well-drained soil.
Special note:  Suitable for naturalising. Protect from spring snails.
Typical mature height:  9 inches ( 23 cms )
Hardiness:  Very hardy. Should withstand severe winters and exposed sites.
 RHS Award of Garden Merit  This plant has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
 Ornithogalum nutans

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