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A. Flowering Characteristics
Chionodoxa spp. flower in early spring (Feb/March)
and are 4-6 inches tall.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: Asia Minor
2. Common names: Glory of the Snow
3. Geophyte organ: Bulb
4. Hardiness type: Hardy II - Injured at temperatures
below 14 degrees F (-10C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and
development requirements: Reproduces by offset
bulblets and requires a warm (60 to 70F) - cool
(20 to 30F) - warm (35 to 55F) annual thermoperiodic
cycle.
6. Primary uses: Rock gardens, beds, ground covers,
lawns, and woodland gardens.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: 4/5 and 5/up cm, in circumference.
2. Planting density: 1 inch apart, 60 per sq.
ft.
3. Planting depth: 5 inches to base of the bulb.
4. Planting time: Fall
5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic
Zone 3 with mulch, Zones 4 to 7 without mulch.
6. Light requirements: Full sunlight, to PM or
AM only sunlight, to 25% shade.
7. Moisture: Tolerates summer drought. Requires
moisture during growing season.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported.
D. Companion Plants:
Chaenomeles japonica, Forsythia, Jasminum nudiflorum,
Helleborus orientalis, Vinca minor, Hammamelis.
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