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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 4 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 4 to 6 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Groundcover
Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Snowdrop

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Location: RHS Wisley, UK.
Date: 2022-10-26

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