Michigan State University Extension<\/a> about this beautiful bloom:<\/p>\nThe Star of Bethlehem is a winter bulb and belongs to the lily family.
\nIt is native to the Mediterranean region, growing wild across the countryside.
\nAlthough it is not native to the United States, it has become naturalized in many areas, especially throughout Missouri. In fact, Star of Bethlehem flowers are labeled noxious in Alabama and are on the invasive exotic list in 10 other states.
\nThis bulb is hardy in USDA zone 3 with mulch and grows in zones 4 to 8 without mulch. They should be planted in a full to mostly sunny area of the landscape. They can also be grown as part of a naturalized woodland area where spread is not as much of a factor.
\nThe Star of Bethlehem is very low maintenance, but does like well-drained soil.
\nThe Star of Bethlehem plant\u00a0blooms in the spring through early summer and bulbs can be divided for propagation.
\nThe bulb produces star-shaped flowers on grass-like foliage that is marked with a white line down the mid-rib.
\nThe plant blooms on a 10-inch long, multi-flowered spike and each spike bears about 12 to 30 star-like blooms with six petals each.
\nThe backside of the petals sport a broad band of green.
\nThese flowers open in the morning and close every evening, making them good for container gardening as well as flower gardens.<\/p>\n
As beautiful as they are you, should keep this plant away from livestock and other animals as the bulbs and foliage contain toxic alkaloids that are poisonous to animals. Do not grow them in areas that tempt your dog or cat to take a sample bite of the leaves.<\/p>\n
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