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csandt
May 14, 2017 6:13 PM CST
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Name: Carol H. Sandt
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Zone 6b)
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This flower is about 8-10 inches high and grows wild in my gardens and along roadsides. Its foliage is grass-like. Any idea of its ID?

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DaisyI
May 14, 2017 6:20 PM CST
Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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Are they growing in damp spots? Maybe Zephyranthes candida.
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KentPfeiffer
May 14, 2017 7:44 PM CST
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Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum)
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csandt
May 15, 2017 6:06 AM CST
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Name: Carol H. Sandt
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Zone 6b)
Annuals Roses Peonies Region: Pennsylvania Region: Mid-Atlantic Hostas
Growing under artificial light Foliage Fan Daylilies Butterflies Bookworm Aroids
DaisyI said:Are they growing in damp spots? Maybe Zephyranthes candida.


They are not growing in damp spots, but we have had a lot of rain here lately, so perhaps they are growing because of the unusually abundant water.
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csandt
May 15, 2017 6:10 AM CST
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Name: Carol H. Sandt
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Zone 6b)
Annuals Roses Peonies Region: Pennsylvania Region: Mid-Atlantic Hostas
Growing under artificial light Foliage Fan Daylilies Butterflies Bookworm Aroids
KentPfeiffer said:https://garden.org/plants/view/86871/Star-of-Bethlehem-Ornithogalum-umbellatum/


Yes, it does fit the description of Star-of-Bethlehem. The comments warn of invasiveness. However, on my drought-prone hilltop they are not invasive. I am glad to see them during wet springs like the one we are having now, when their water needs can be met.

Thanks very much for the ID.
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DaisyI
May 15, 2017 9:33 AM CST
Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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I agree with Kent Smiling
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