species 14,031 observations
Summer Snowflake
Leucojum aestivum
Field notes
Leucojum is a small genus of bulbous plants native to Eurasia belonging to the amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. As currently circumscribed, the genus includes only two known species, most former species having been moved into the genus Acis. Both species are known as snowflakes.
Leucojum is a compound of Greek λευκος, leukos "white" and ἰόν, ion "violet". The spelling Leucoium is also used. In addition to the common name snowflakes, the two Leucojum species are also known as St. Agnes' flower, for the patron saint of virgins and gardeners, and snowbells.
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist Wet
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Compaction Heavy shade Wet soil
- Plant type
- Perennial Bulb Ground cover Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.