Snowdrop
Galanthus nivalis
Zones 3–7bulb6" 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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