Leucojum aestivum
Summer or Giant Snowflake
Description
This is a woodland bedding bulb that blooms in the spring. The pendant flowers look like white bells, with 6 petals tipped with a dot of emerald green. Multiple flowers dangle on stems 18" in length. Leaves are straplike and grow 1'-2' long and less than 1" wide. Leaves grow from the bulb and bend down gracefully. Flowers are mildly fragrant. This bulb looks best if planted in masses but can naturalize an area. Water regularly during springtime; it can tolerate drought during summer.
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
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Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.