Star-shaped blooms that appear as snow melts. Naturalizes into drifts.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Mar to Apr
- USDA Zones
- 3-8
- Sun
- Full Sun or Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 4-6"
- Bloom Colors
- BluePinkWhite
△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance
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About This Name
Chionodoxa luciliae is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Glory-of-the-Snow unambiguously. The genus Chionodoxa places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Glory-of-the-Snow, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Chionodoxa luciliae will give you the most precise results.