Glory of the Snow
| When to Plant: | |
| Fall |
| Blooms: | |
| Early Spring |
| Light Requirements: | |
| Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Plant Height: | ||
| Varies by Species. Ranges from 4-10". | ||
| Hardiness Zones: | |
| Grow as Perennial in zones 4-9. Grow as Annual elsewhere. Find Your Zone |
| Planting Depth: | |
| 2-3" |
| Plant Spacing: | |
| 2-3" |
| Plant Type: | |
| Bulb |
Also known as 'Glory of the Snow', this superb naturalizer is an early flowering favorite prized for its adorable star-shaped flowers. Chionodoxa is a relative of scilla with 6 species of small, perennial flower bulbs.
Plant in the fall, before the first frost hardens the soil. Dig a hole to the required depth. Place bulb in hole, pointed side up. Cover with soil and water thoroughly. Mulch in extreme climates.
For container planting, bury the bulb three times as deep as the bulb is wide. In zones 6 and below, you will need to protect your bulb containers. Place them near the foundation of the house or other structure. In zones 3-5, place the container in an unheated garage or shed.
After blooming, leave the bulbs in place so plants can clump or reseed. Divide only when containers or planting spaces become too crowded. Propagate in the fall by division after they have been chilled for four weeks in a moist medium.
In USDA zones 8-10, refrigerate bulbs no less than eight weeks. Planting chionodoxa in a lightly shaded area will keep the plants cool and prolong blooming.
