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Galanthus nivalis

Snow Drop

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Information by: W-E plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer: Johannes Bergsma

 

Description

Galanthus nivalis, commonly called Snow Drop, is a bulb that reaches 6-9" tall and 3" wide. The deciduous leaves are long, narrow and gray-green. During early spring, solitary, white, nodding flowers appear from the foliage on arching thin branches. Flowers have a honey fragrance. This plant tolerates full to part sun with well-draining, moist soil. Bees love the flowers. Do not ingest- it may be toxic. Over years, they will naturalize an area.

 

Plant Type

Bulb

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.