Leucojum aestivum
Summer Snowflake
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Summer Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) - Description
Pristine white, bell-shaped flowers with green tips borne on graceful stems. Cluster them among ferns or in rock gardens.
Summer Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) - Growth
Snowflakes do well in partial shade and sun while it is blooming. Although they may not be as productive in even dappled shade as they would in full sun, the low light conditions will not kill them and their overall appearance will not suffer because of it. As summer progresses, the leaves of the plant will begin to yellow and die back. The plant is going into dormancy and the leaves should not be removed until they are completely spent. The plants tend to thrive when the bulbs are left alone and not transplanted from year to year.
Summer Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) - Planting
Plant 5 or more bulbs closely together to achieve a patch that fills out as the plants mature. Dig holes 4" deep that are 4" away from other holes. Be sure to orient the tips of the bulbs upwards in the hole. After planting provide plenty of water.
Summer Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) - Interesting facts
Snowflakes are native to much of southern Europe ranging from the Pyrenees to western Russia. The flowers of the members of this genus stand out from others because they have green spots at the apices of the tepals. They are closely related to other lilies and like other lilies are toxic if ingested.
Summer Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) - Soil and irrigation
Plant should be watered less during the summer when it goes dormant. Snowflakes do well with rich soils.
