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Common Snowdrop

Scientific name: Galanthus nivalis
Taxonomy
Family:Amaryllidaceae
Type:Bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizomes
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 7
Sun:Partial shade
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:1 ft
Width:0 ft
Bloom:Winter flowers
Bloom Time:March
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Snowdrop is one of the earliest blooming bulbs. Snowdrop is a true harbinger of spring!

  Morphology:
Snowdrops are winter blooming bulbs whose flowers resemble drops of snow. Each bulb produces 2-3 narrow (to 1/4” wide), basal leaves which grow to height of 4” at flowering and then produce a leafless flower scape that grows to a height of 6”. It is topped with a single, nodding, white, bell-shaped flower which appears waxy in color. These flowers are 1” in length.

  Adaptation:
Snowdrops grow best in full sun to light shade in cool moist soil. Once established they should be left in place without further disturbance. These bulbs are often planted in drifts where they can naturalize.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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