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.