Galanthus nivalis
Common Snowdrop
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Common Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) - Description
G. nivalis bears stems 6 to 9 inches long with inch-long flowers.
Common Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) - Blooming
Flowering is brief, so watch for it in late winter.
Common Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) - Growth
Grow in full sun to part shade. Under deciduous trees is an idea location where they will receive full sun in early spring, but partial shade as the tree begins to leaf. They prefer cooler climates, and will naturalize if in well-favored area.
Common Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) - Planting
Plant in autumn, before the first freeze, 3-4" deep, 2-3" apart. Do not divide often, but when you do divide bulbs right after the leaves have withered.
Common Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) - Pest
Narcissus bulb fly. Galanthus is also susceptible to snowdrop gray mold.
Common Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) - Interesting facts
Its sprouting and blooming in late winter/early spring give it the name Snowdrop. The magic herb in the Odyssey, moly (rhymes with "holy"), is thought by some to be snowdrop.
Common Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) - Soil and irrigation
Snowdrops like moist, humusy soil. Keep watered during growth and bloom, and do not let the bulbs become dry.
