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Leucojum aestivum

Summer or Giant Snowflake

Plant photo of: Leucojum aestivum
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer:

 

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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.