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Galanthus elwesii

Family Amaryllidaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Spread 5 - 20 cm (2 - 8 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Galanthus elwesii (giant snowdrop) yields showy, white and fragrant blossoms during late winter. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border and container.
Cautions The growth rate of Galanthus elwesii (giant snowdrop) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Galanthus elwesii (giant snowdrop) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.