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Galanthusikariae

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Family

Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Galanthus (guh-LAN-thus)

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Species

ikariae (eye-KAY-ree-ay)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Mid Winter

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ineedacupoftea

Denver, CO | February 2007 | positive

Glossy, more yellow-green leaves distinguish this species. Perfectly charming.

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