This herbaceous perennial has upright strap-like mid green leaves and form a spreading clump. It has drooping white bell-shaped green dotted flowers that appear in open clusters above the foliage from mid winter to early spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10

Leucojum vernum is naturally found from central Europe to regions of the Mediterranean growing in woodlands or around swamps and along river banks.

It prefers a moderately to well drained organic rich moist fertile soil in an open sunny to semi shaded wind protected position and is frost and drought tender.

Snow Flake is grown for its dainty flowers and clumping habit. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along perennial borders or used in drifts in woodland settings. It is also planted around water features and establishes from division in 1 to 2 years. The flowers are cut and used in floral arrangements and the plant may be grown in patio pots or under deciduous trees. It is ideal plant for a winter garden and prefers a moist sunny position. ID 473

Leucojum (loo-KÔ-yum) vernum(VER-num)

'Leucojum': from Greek leukos + ion - white violet; 'vernum': spring.

Amaryllidaceae(AM-ar-ee-LEE-da-AY-see-ee)