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Snowflake : Leucojum

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summer snowflake

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Above: L. aestivum, Below: L. vernum Use: borders, beds, groundcover, meadows
spring snowflake

Plant: bulbous perennial to 24"

Origin: eastern Europe

Zone
: 4 - 9

Flowers
: multiple, pendulous white bells throughout spring

Foliage: grass like with pointed tips for breaking through ice and duff

Culture
: sunny location in moist soil



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