Snowdrop


Scientific Name: Galanthus nivalis L.
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Snowdrop(Galanthus nivalis)
Galanthus nivalis 'S. Arnott'
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-9, 14-17
USDA: 3-7

Heat Tolerance: Questionable

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Europe

Growth Habits: Bulb, 6 to 9 inches tall (15-22 cm), 3 to 6 inches spread (7-15 cm)

Flowers: White flowers

Watering Needs: Medium moisture

Propagation: Seeds, offsets

Short-lived when grown south of zone 7.

Blooming Habits:
Single, white, waxy, bell-shaped flower, 1 inch long (2.5 cm) at the top of a 6-inch stem, in late winter, sometimes while snow is still on the ground.

Culture:
Plant bulbs 2 to 3 inches deep (5-7 cm) and 2 to 3 inches apart in fall.


 

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