Chionodoxa forbesii

Glory of the Snow

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A Burst of Early Spring Color!
Sky-blue purple flowers with white eyes brave the elements to usher in early spring with a carpet of welcome color. Cheerful 6-petaled starry flowers huddle on sturdy stems amid blades of green sword-like foliage. Commonly called Glory of the Snow, Chionodoxa forbesii will naturalize readily often poking their flowering stalks up through melting snow.

Code BCHFO

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Plant Type Bulbs

Species

Height Short 6"

Spacing Plant 4" apart

Bloom Time Early Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 4-8

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Bags of 20

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Deer Resistant
  • Bulbs for Naturalizing
  • For a Slope or Bank

Chionodoxa General Information

A great choice for the rock garden, also easily naturalized in clumps and drifts. One of the earliest bulb to bloom in spring.

Chionodoxa Plant Care

Plant 4" apart and 3" deep.

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