BLACK PEARL LILY
Family: Liliaceae
Botanical Name : Ornithogalum arabicum
Alternate Names: Arab's Eye, Lesser Cape Lily
Origin: Mediterranean
Flowering Season: Spring
Watering: Only necessary if soil begins to dry due to insufficient rainfall.
Fertilising: Work organic/chemical fertiliser through soil prior to planting.
Lifting and storage: Can be left undisturbed for many years. If digging is required wait until
flowers have died down.
Pests: Very hardy and pest resistant.
Tips: Single bulbs will make clumps up to 30 cm across over a
few years.

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