Snowdrop

Galanthusworonowii

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Galanthus (guh-LAN-thus)
Species
woronowii (wor-on-OV-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lawtey, Florida

Palmyra, New Jersey

Klamath Falls, Oregon

Meadville, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Broaddus, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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R
Owosso, MI (Zone 5b) | May 2017 | positive

I see on these comments that people are claiming that they have this plant when actually I think that they have a shorter variety. This ...Read More

L
| March 2013 | positive

I have this plant, Galanthus navalis, (snowdrops), in my yard in nw PA. This year it was 'up' Feb. 12, 2013.

E
| March 2012 | positive

I love these and would like to have them propogate faster. They don't take over for sure!
They are pricey to buy too.... I thin...Read More

S
Broaddus, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2005 | positive

Galanthus blooms in early Spring in my Zone 8b. Bulbs are planted in South Bed; grows 12 to 15 inches high. Spacing is 3 inches apart; <...Read More

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