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Snowdrop

Galanthus nivalis

Zones 37bulb6" tall🐝 pollinator

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Peak bloom: March

How to plant

Plant bulbs in fall 3 inches deep. Pushes through late snow; plant 'in the green' (after bloom) for best establishment.

Sunlight
part sun
Spacing
3" between plants
Mature height
6"
Row placement
front of bed

From authoritative sources

Aggregated from USDA PLANTS.

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