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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.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Water Saving Tip:

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