Leucojum aestivum

Summer Snowflake

Family: Amaryllidaceae Amaryllis


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Late Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, rock garden, specimen, woodland garden
Height 6" to 18" / 15cm to 45cm
Spread 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, alkaline
Soil type Clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing