Galanthus nivais 'Flore Pleno'

Snowdrop 'Flore Pleno'

Family: Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-7

·        Height: 6-9 inches

·        Spread: 3-6 inches

·        Bloom Time: February to March

·        Bloom: double white flowers

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: average, well-drained

·        Moisture: medium

·        Use: under deciduous trees with full sun in early spring, changing to partial shade as trees leaf out

·        Care: low maintenance, naturalizes by self-seeding and bulb offsets; allow foliage to yellow before removing

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: Europe and southwestern Asia

·        Notes: Plant bulbs 2-3 inches deep and apart in groups of around 25; deer resistant, tolerates black walnut

·        Supplier: Van Engelen Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Shade Garden F258, Sidewalk Garden G248

 

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