Galanthus nivalis
SNOWDROP
Amaryllidaceae-Amaryllidoideae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.1m
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Origins: Europe-W Russia, SW Asia-Middle East

Other Botanical Names: Chianthemum nivale, Galanthus alexandri, G. imperati, G. melvillei, G. montanus, G. scharlokii, G. umbricus

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Galanthus nivalis
SNOWDROP
Amaryllidaceae-Amaryllidoideae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.1m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: early spring, mid winterlate winter

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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