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Snowflake Lilly

Leucojum Aestivum

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Overview

Leucojum aestivum, or Snowflake Lily, is a charming bulbous perennial featuring bell-shaped, white flowers with green dots on the tips. Typically blooming in spring, it reaches a height of 12-18 inches, with a spread of 3-6 inches. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and enjoys moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for borders, waterside plantings, and naturalized areas. Hardy in Zones 4-8. Maintenance is minimal, making it a delightful, easy-care addition.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Type BulbClimate Temperate

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — The elegant Snowflake Lily

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Bulb
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — They are ideally situated along borders, in woodland gardens, or naturalized in grassy areas; the elegant Snowflake Lily

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — white flowers with green dots on the tips; this plant thrives in areas with full sun to partial shade exposure

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — These captivating blooms appear in the later part of spring; it is resilient and adaptive

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — bulb with white blooms

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — is a perennial bulbous plant that imbues charm and grace to any landscape; scientifically named Leucojum, image 61

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — nodding white flowers that distinguish this species; these captivating blooms appear in the later part of spring

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — consists of six tepals adorned with green or yellowish spots at their tips; ideal for borders, waterside plantings, and

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — measuring 0.75 to 1 inch across; white flowers in the garden

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — Recognize the potential of clumping as it propagates through offsets, enhancing its display year over year

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — It is resilient and adaptive; typically blooming in spring, it reaches a height of 12-18 inches, with a spread of 3-6

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — making it a delightful addition to both novice and advanced gardeners' designs

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — bulb for full or half

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — Thrives in full sun to partial shade and enjoys moist, well-drained soil

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — is a charming bulbous perennial featuring bell-shaped; thrives in full sun to partial shade and enjoys moist, image 53

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — The elegant Snowflake Lily; they are ideally situated along borders, in woodland gardens, or naturalized in, image 59

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — Typically blooming in spring, it reaches a height of 12-18 inches, with a spread of 3-6 inches

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — Maintenance is minimal, making it a delightful, easy-care addition; making it a versatile choice for a variety of garden

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — nodding white flowers that distinguish this species

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — Ideal for borders, waterside plantings, and naturalized areas

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — These captivating blooms appear in the later part of spring

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — Thrives in full sun to partial shade and enjoys moist, well-drained soil; bulb with white blooms

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — this plant thrives in areas with full sun to partial shade exposure; leucojum aestivum is low maintenance, image 63

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — The elegant Snowflake Lily; they are ideally situated along borders, in woodland gardens, or naturalized in grassy areas

Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum) — white flowers with green dots on the tips

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Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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Marco Schmidt [1], CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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