Heirloom Snowflake Leucojum aestivum
Termed ‘Snowflakes’ by the gardening public, the Leucojum aestivum is by far one of the most adaptable bulbs ever offered in the South. When people tell us they “can’t grow bulbs,” we tell them to try Leucojums.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature White blooms with green dots on petals from February to March; foliage lasts until summer
Plant Type Fall Bulbs
Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous
USDA Zones 7,8,9,10
Zone Detail Hardy to 0°F
Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming
Use Border, container, accent
Exposure Full sun to part shade
Bloom Season Winter, spring
Dimension 10-12" H x Clumping
Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth
CARE
Water Natural Southern rainfall
Soil Type Any
Fertilizer Mix in low amount of an even N-P-K before planting
Pruning None
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
plant in full sun to part shade
plant in a hole about 3x the height of the bulb
water after planting
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