Family: Liliaceae
Scientific Name: Chionodoxa sardensis
Common Name: Glory-of-the-Snow, Glory in the Snow
Description | One of the earliest bulbs to bloom in our area. A great plant to perennialize a spot in the garden. |
Plant Type | All Plants, Bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizoms, etc. |
Hardiness Zone | 4-7 |
Sunlight | full sun to partial shade |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Flowers | blue mauve flowers with white centers, starts blooming late March to early April |
Dimensions | 4-5" high |
Maintenance | The bulbs are small. Plant them 5 inches deep to the base and space 2" apart. |
Native Site | This plant is native to the plains of Sadisen in Turkey. |
Misc Facts | will perennialize and jump around the garden |
Notes & Reference | #57-Spring Flowering Bulbs (Dr. A.A. DeHertogh) |
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