Giant Snowflake Lilly

Leucojum Aestivum 'Gravetye Giant'

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Overview

The Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant', also known as the Giant Snowflake Lily, boasts robust, bell-shaped white blossoms, each petal displaying a distinctive green dot. Flourishing in USDA zones 4-8, it reaches a mature height of 18-24 inches with a spread of up to 12 inches. Preferring partial to full sun and moist, well-drained soil, this perennial bulb is ideal for naturalizing in borders or garden beds, blooming in late spring.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Climate Temperate

Giant Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum 'Gravetye Giant') — also known as the Giant Snowflake Lily

Giant Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum 'Gravetye Giant') — bell-shaped white blossoms

Giant Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum 'Gravetye Giant') — each petal displaying a distinctive green dot

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Giant Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum 'Gravetye Giant') — also known as the Giant Snowflake Lily

Giant Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum 'Gravetye Giant') — bell-shaped white blossoms

Giant Snowflake Lilly (Leucojum Aestivum 'Gravetye Giant') — each petal displaying a distinctive green dot

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