Galanthus Species, Elwes's Snowdrop, Giant Snowdrop, Greater Snowdrop
Galanthuselwesii

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Galanthus (guh-LAN-thus)
Species: elwesii (el-WEZ-ee-eye)

Synonym:Galanthus nivalis subsp. elwesii

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Groundcovers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

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 bulbils

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds