Chionodoxa luciliae

Glory of The Snow

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Common Name: 

Glory of The Snow

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

35°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

20 cm

Maximum width: 

15 cm

Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa luciliae) - Description

C. luciliae is the most commonly grown chionodoxa. It's stems typically bear one to four 1.5 inch violet-blue blooms.

Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa luciliae) - Blooming

One of the first plants in the garden to bloom, in early spring, with six-pointed blossoms. The colors they come in include blue, white, or pink.

Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa luciliae) - Growth

Small, bulbous perennials. Chionodoxa does best with full sun. Grow Chionodoxa in a rock garden or raised bed.

Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa luciliae) - Planting

As soon as ripe, sow seeds in a cold frame in containers. Cold frames are protective structures, located outside for propagating and growing plants. Self-seeds freely. Plant the bulbs in well-drained soil in the fall. The bulbs should be 3 inches deep and 3 inches apart from each other.

Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa luciliae) - Pest

Uncommon.

Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa luciliae) - Interesting facts

Native to the mountainsides and forsest of Crete, Cyprus, and western Turkey, Chionodoxa bloom in their native habitat as the snow melts.

Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa luciliae) - Soil and irrigation

In climates that are hot and dry, plants may need moderate amounts of moisture during the dormant summer. Does best in well-drained soils.

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