Hi arnika,
I believe you mean the perennial called Star of Bethlehem, whose
botanical name is Ornithogalum umbellatum.
The Die.net dictionary says:
star-of-Bethlehem
n : any of several perennial plants of the genus Ornithogalum
native to the Mediterranean and having star-shaped
flowers [syn: star-of-Bethlehem]
http://dict.die.net/star-of-bethlehem/
A Star of Bethlehem fact sheet, from North Carolina State University
Cooperative Extension says this flower does indeed bloom for 3-4
weeks.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/bulbs-perennial/Ornitum.htm
This Dictionary Reference site says this plant was named after star
that guided the Magi to Bethlehem.
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=star-of-bethlehem
Scott Brothers Nursery says that the plants grow from 4-12" tall, and
that it blooms April to June, in full sun to partial shade.
http://www.scottbrothersnursery.com/woodland2.htm
The GayGardner site says there are over 150 species of this perennial,
and that this lovely plant blooms in March and April. Because they
are long lasting once cut, the Star of Bethlehem is often included in
floral arrangements.
http://www.gaygardener.com/gardenspot/bulbs019.phtml
Cape Cod Chronicle includes Star of Bethlehem in its list of star-shaped blooms:
http://www.capecodchronicle.com/hughes_112102.htm
Finally, for $207 USD, you can order a floral arrangement that
includes Star of Bethlehem from Gift Tree, through Catalog City.
http://dealtime.catalogcity.com/cc.class/cc?pcd=4190151&ccsyn=48
Hope this is the flower you were seeking! If any part of my answer is
unclear, please request an Answer Clarification, before rating. This
will allow me to assist you further, if possible.
Regards,
crabcakes-ga
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