Galanthus Species, Elwes's Snowdrop, Giant Snowdrop, Greater Snowdrop
Galanthuselwesii

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Galanthus (guh-LAN-thus)
Species: elwesii (el-WEZ-ee-eye)

Synonym:Galanthus nivalis subsp. elwesii

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Groundcovers

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From bulbils

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds