Ornithogalum saundersiae
Robert Lauf via pbs (Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:29:40 PDT)

I was intrigued by Jane's observation that some Ornithogalums can be, shall we say, too-enthusiastic growers.  I suppose one man's ornamental can be another man's kudzu, but maybe here in Zone 7 it's close enough to the ragged edge of frost hardiness that it won't take over, but we'll see.  I got three bulbs last year from ETGB and all grew well and bloomed.  I wasn't sure about their hardiness here, so I left one in place and dug the other two for bare storage in the greenhouse.  All three were already forming clumps.
In spring, I took the bare bulbs, divided and potted for giving away and replanting, and the one that wintered over outside came back strongly anyway.  So I have three back in the ground and gave away maybe half a dozen.  The photo shows how strong these things are.  (The dark Eucomis is 'Ultraviolet', which we'll introduce in a year or two depending on how fast the leaf props develop.  Clearly, the Eucomis should be in front, with the chincherinchee forming a backdrop!)
Despite being visited by pollinators, it doesn't set seed.  Maybe it's self-sterile or needs a different pollinator?  Strong perennials that also disperse seed are things that I tend to fear will become a nuisance.  So far, so good!
Anyway, a nice accent plant that I will certainly have to divide regularly.
Bob   Oak Ridge, TN
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