- Botanical name: Leucojum aestivum
- Common name: Snowflake
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
The snowflake, Leucojum, is much larger than its relation the snowdrop. It’s easy to grow and multiplies freely in most gardens provided the soil is moist enough. It’s been known to withstand flooding and standing water, so it’s an ideal choice for bog gardens and pond-side plantings.
Leucojum aestivum is a lovely snowflake, bearing dark green leaves and wide white flowers with green markings.
Grow Leucojum aestivum in moist soil in sun to partial shade. Allow to self seed naturally and let the foliage die down full after flowering.
How to grow Leucojum aestivum
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Plant size
50cm height
10cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / boggy / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
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Do Plant in November |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does flower in March |
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Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
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J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
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O
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N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Leucojum aestivum and wildlife
Leucojum aestivum is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Leucojum aestivum poisonous?
Leucojum aestivum has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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