Chionodoxa luciliae / Chionodoxa forbesii / Chionodoxa gigantea
("Glory-of-the-snow")
This little plant naturalizes easily and can be grown in lawns.
What You Need To Know Before You Plant:
When Will This Flower Bloom?
Early Spring
When Should I Buy and Plant These Bulbs?
Fall
What Kind of Light Does This Bulb Prefer?
Full sun to partial shade
What Color Will the Flower Be?
Light blue with white centers
How Far Apart Should I Plant These Bulbs?
2 in / 5 cm
How Deep Should I Dig?
4 in / 10 cm
How Tall Will It Grow?
4-6 in / 10-15 cm
Recommended Number of Bulbs Per Square Foot?
20
Is It Deer/Critter Resistant?
Yes
How Can I Best Use It in My Landscaping?
In borders, rock gardens, lawns and under trees and shrubs.
What Should I Do After Flowering?
Chionodoxa require next to no care. They die down a few weeks after blooming and disappear until next Spring - no untidy foliage to deal with. They readily propagate by self-seeding (will flower in 2-3 years) and bulblets. If you want to move or thin overcrowded clumps, do so just after the leaves wither.
Other Popular Varieties
(Besides the species itself); 'Alba' (white), 'Blue Giant' (rich blue & white), 'Pink Giant' (rose-violet, white centers) and 'Rosea' (light blueish-pink).
About the Family
Chionodoxa Family
Native to Western Turkey. First descriptions appeared in 1877.
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