Leucojum Species, Dewdrop, Loddon Lily, Meadow Snowflake, Snowbell, Summer Snowflake

Leucojumaestivum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucojum (LOO-koh-jum)
Species
aestivum (EE-stiv-um)
Synonym
Leucojum aestivum subsp. pulchellum
Leucojum aestivum var. pulchellum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Atmore, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

Chandler, Arizona

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Folsom, California

GARBERVILLE, California

Middletown, California

San Jose, California

Simi Valley, California

Ridgefield, Connecticut

Jay, Florida

Miccosukee Cpo, Florida

Niceville, Florida

Perry, Florida

Athens, Georgia

Brunswick, Georgia

Dallas, Georgia

Boise, Idaho

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Divernon, Illinois

Plainfield, Illinois

Abita Springs, Louisiana

Ball, Louisiana

Bordelonville, Louisiana

Gonzales, Louisiana

Simmesport, Louisiana

Trout, Louisiana

Brookeville, Maryland

Ellicott City, Maryland

Auburn, Massachusetts

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Cleveland, Mississippi

Clinton, Mississippi

Florence, Mississippi

Staten Island, New York

Burlington, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina

Concord, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio(2 reports)

Corning, Ohio

Lynchburg, Ohio

Grants Pass, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Collierville, Tennessee

Woodbury, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Bagwell, Texas

Baytown, Texas

Broaddus, Texas

Deer Park, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

Huntsville, Texas

Nevada, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Underhill, Vermont

Melbourne, Victoria

Max Meadows, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Bellevue, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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3
neutrals
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J
Collierville, TN | March 2021 | positive

These plants are now blooming in my zone 7b garden here in Memphis, TN. The bell-shaped flowers are not only fragrant but they’re so cute!

K
Newtown Square, PA | June 2019 | positive

I transplanted a bunch of these from my mother-in-law's house in 2010. I believe she obtained them from family in Charleston SC, where o...Read More

S
San Jose, CA | April 2015 | positive

I planted my first set of 5 bulbs in March--I had them since last fall, so better late than never! The squirrels got two of the bulbs, bu...Read More

C
ROSLINDALE, MA | January 2014 | positive

An easy and attractive bulb with a highly misleading common name, an heirloom and pass along plant that is widely naturalized throughout ...Read More

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| May 2011 | neutral

I love this bulb and I have had much success with it, I recently transplanted them in the garden. They are starting to shoot which is gr...Read More

T
Concord, NC (Zone 7a) | March 2011 | positive

These are all over the Southeastern United States as an old fashioned Spring Landscaping plant that was sold along with daffodils, so whe...Read More

M
Ridgefield, CT | May 2009 | positive

I have 5 clumps, that keep getting a little bigger each year, that I inherited when I moved to Ct. They are lovely and bloom just after...Read More

L
Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | April 2008 | positive

I love this plant. I got mine from my mother who got them from who knows where - probably her mother. My sister lives in my mother's ...Read More

M
Ball, LA (Zone 8b) | March 2008 | positive

I have had this bulb blooming in my garden for about 10 years. I can trace this heirloom back to my grandfather's gramdmother's garden. I...Read More

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Athens, GA | February 2008 | positive

This plant (or the spring variety?) has grown for years under a pecan tree at the home of my late parents. It is in bloom now and I woul...Read More

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West Valley City, UT (Zone 6b) | June 2007 | neutral

I planted these in the fall of 2004, and finally in the spring of 2007 I got exactly one little bloom. We'll see if the number improves over time.

C
Brookeville, MD (Zone 7a) | April 2007 | positive

My snowbells do very well in filtered light here in Maryland, growing beneath trees. They flower in early spring.

I've had...Read More

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Atmore, AL (Zone 8b) | April 2007 | positive

I have some that are probably 50 years old. Despite the name, they flower late winter/early spring here on the gulf coast. They grow in d...Read More

O
La Mesa, CA | March 2007 | positive

The bloom period should be extended. According to the Sunset Western Garden Book, "Common name 'summer snowflake' is misleading--in mild...Read More

B
(Zone 7a) | March 2007 | positive

Blooms nicely in the wild among browsing deer, also close to a river in light woods in a local park system.

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2006 | positive

Naturalizes well in Houston, Texas. This plant is a delight in bloom in January. But it has big strappy grasslike foliage that must be al...Read More

P
(Zone 8b) | January 2005 | positive

A most beautiful early Spring bulb that produces sprays of white flowers with up to three green dots on each flower. Very tough and hardy...Read More

L
Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) | April 2004 | positive

I planted these little guys in a pot on my deck last fall, and most of them bloomed just fine. I'm looking forward to having them multip...Read More

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Piedmont, MO (Zone 6a) | July 2003 | neutral

Lovely little blooms if you fall to your knees to see them. This bulb truly resents being transplanted and will not bloom for several yea...Read More

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