Galanthus gracilis
snowdrop
A delicate snowdrop with narrow, twisted leaves and relatively large, pure white flowers. The inner crown displays characteristic green patches. An early nectar source in woodland edges and borders. Thrives in cool, humus-rich, calcareous soil in partial shade. Forms slowly spreading clumps.
Use in the garden
- wildlife: for bees
botanical information
- Botanical name: Galanthus gracilis
- Genus: Galanthus
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Other names: sneeuwklokje - snowdrop - perce neige - schneeglocken
- origin: Asia Minor
Features
| height: | 8-15 cm |
| flowering: | February - March |
| color: | white |
| leaf color: | green, gray-green, blue green |
| habit: | tuft |
| growth: | medium |
| level: | moderate |
| light: | sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade |
| moisture: | average |
| soil texture: | pervious, light, normal |
| organic matter: | normal, high |
| pH: | acid, neutral |
| winter zone: | 5 [-25°C] |
| density: | 9 - 15 |
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