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Snow Drop

Galanthus Nivalis

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Overview

The Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) is an early-blooming perennial, heralding spring with delicate white, bell-shaped flowers. Reaching 3-6 inches in height, each stem supports a solitary drooping bloom. Its slender, glaucous leaves emerge amidst cold weather, often through snow. Preferring partially shaded areas with moist soil, Snowdrops naturalize well, creating serene white carpets. Hardy in zones 3-8, they provide a low-maintenance accent in woodland gardens and borders.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Type BulbClimate Mediterranean
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — bulbous plants native to Europe and Asia Minor; reaching 3-6 inches in height, each stem supports a solitary, image 58

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
6–12 Inches
Mature width
4–6 Inches

Classification

Type
Bulb
Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — As a cold-hardy plant, they can tolerate temperatures down to USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7; white flowers in the garden, image 68
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — Each bulb produces a singular flower stalk that stands approximately 3-6 inches in height
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — while the inner trio are smaller; hardy in zones 3-8, they provide a low-maintenance accent in woodland gardens and, image 112
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — Reaching 3-6 inches in height, each stem supports a solitary drooping bloom; as a cold-hardy plant, they can, image 128
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — bulbous plants native to Europe and Asia Minor; reaching 3-6 inches in height, each stem supports a solitary, image 133
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — Snowdrops prefer well-drained; heralding spring with delicate white
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — bulb for full or half; and its role in a landscape transcends mere aesthetics by supporting the local ecosystem
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — Galanthus nivalis offers early-season nectar for pollinators; they are best planted in fall
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — making them ideal for woodland gardens or naturalized areas; humus-rich soils and thrive in partial to full shade
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — The Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) is an early-blooming perennial; its slender, glaucous leaves emerge amidst cold, image 51
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — making them ideal for woodland gardens or naturalized areas
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — and its role in a landscape transcends mere aesthetics by supporting the local ecosystem; the Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) is
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — Each bulb produces a singular flower stalk that stands approximately 3-6 inches in height; making them ideal for, image 110
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — Reaching 3-6 inches in height, each stem supports a solitary drooping bloom
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — bulbous plants native to Europe and Asia Minor
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — Galanthus nivalis offers early-season nectar for pollinators; they are best planted in fall, image 121
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — white flowers in the garden
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — bulbous plants native to Europe and Asia Minor; reaching 3-6 inches in height, each stem supports a solitary, image 108
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — Its slender, glaucous leaves emerge amidst cold weather, often through snow; bulb for full or half, image 104
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — Snowdrops prefer well-drained; heralding spring with delicate white, image 90
Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — allowing the bulbs to winterize and prepare for their early-blooming spectacle; while the inner trio are smaller
Galanthus Nivalis
Galanthus Nivalis
Galanthus Nivalis
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