Common snowdrop

Galanthus nivalis

Also known as White ladies, February fairmaids, Candlemas bells, Galanthus imperati

Native Plants · Snowdrop · Bulb · Spring Ephemeral · Early Bloomer · Shade Garden · Naturalizing · Amaryllidaceae · Woodland · Winter · Galanthus

Common snowdrop is a beloved early-spring bulb that naturalizes beautifully under deciduous trees and shrubs, producing charming white nodding flowers often while snow is still on the ground. Plant bulbs in autumn in well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade and water during the spring growing period, then allow the plant to go dormant in summer — avoid disturbing the bulbs once planted. It is extremely low maintenance, multiplies gradually over the years, and is one of the earliest harbing