1. Chincherinchee Steve Smith Vivero de Las Casicas

2. Botany Genus: Ornithogalum Genus Common Name: Star of Bethlehem Genera: Lilliaceae? Asparagaceae? Hyacinthaceae? Origin: Southern Europe, Caucasus & South Africa 200 species

3. Botany Species: Ornithogalum Dubium Common Name: Sun Star Origin: South Africa 27 Synonyms

4. Botany Species: Ornithogalum Thyrsoides Common Name: Chincerinchee (Chinkerinchee) Origin: South Africa 14 Synonyms

5. Information Genus of Bulbs Flowers from early spring to July Flower Stalk up to 30cm Bulb Edible? Frost Tender (7C) Propagate by seed or offset in spring Takes 2 or 3 years to flower 5 years to reach full growth

6. Maintenance Needs sun or partial shade Well drained soil PH Neutral Water little and often Trim dead foliage Dead head Lift and dry bulb in winter if danger of sharp frost Mulch in winter if only light frost Generally pest and disease free

7. Uses Cut Flowers –Will last for several weeks in water

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