Leucojum aestivum (Summer Snowflake)


Botanical Information

FamilyAmaryllidaceae
GenusLeucojum
Speciesaestivum
CategoryBulbs, Perennials
OriginWestern Asia and Europe.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20
Temperature (°F)-4
Height30 - 45 cm
Spread22 - 30 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright and vase shaped.
LandscapeBorders and massing, suited to planting alongside streams and bogs.
PropagationDivision of clumps.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Organically rich, boggy to medium and well-drained soil with a pH of acidic or neutral. Adapts to clay soils but prefers clay and loam.
PestsSlugs and narcissus bulb fly can be a problem.
HabitatPonds or stream margins.
Leaf DescriptionLong, narrow strap-like leaves.
Flower Description3-7 apically marked, pendulous, bell-shaped blooms, with six equal white petal-like segments that are green tipped appearing on long stems held above the foliage.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are dark green. The flowers are rarely pink usually white with a green tip.

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