Leucojum aestivum
Common Name: "Summer snowflake"
Type: Bulbous perennial Family: Amaryllidaceae Hardiness Zone: 4-9 Sunlight: Full sun to part shade Exposure: Exposed or sheltered Soil: Humus-rich Moisture: Well-drained, moist Plant Height x Width: 1-1.5' x 0.75-1' Leaf: Glossy, strap-shaped Flower: White bells with green tips, up to 8 per stem Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Size: Small Maintenance: Relatively low maintenance, naturalizes well Landscape use: Borders, rock gardens. Under trees or shrubs. Best planted in groups of at least 15 bulbs. Can put on a spectacular flowering display when naturalized in large drifts Pest and Disease: Slugs and narcissus bulb fly may be a problem Native Range: Great Britain to Northern Iran Planting Instructions: Plant dry bulbs 8-10cm (3-4in) deep in autumn Propagation: Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or remove offsets once the leaves have died down Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Deer tolerant Comments: When putting in a vase (mixed bouquet), keep this plant separate, have two different pots, one for this plant and one for other flowers |