Botanical Name: Leucojum aestivum
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Common Name: Summer Snowflake  
Plant photo of: Leucojum aestivum
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Bulb

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

This species of snowflake blooms a couple of weeks later than L. vernum, about the time tulips and daffodils are blooming. The pendant flowers look like white bells tipped with a dot of emerald green, with multiple flowers dangling on stems like so many ringing bells. The leaves are strap-like Leaves are strap-like, with the plant being about 12 to 18 inches tall. Flowers are mildly fragrant.