With its dainty nodding flowers, this bulb makes a wonderful companion for other spring bloomers.
Ring in spring with the bell-shaped flowers of summer snowflake.
The plant is toxic to humans and pets.
When the small bulbs stop blooming, summer snowflake takes over the show.
How and When to Plant Summer Snowflake
Plant summer snowflake in the fall before the ground freezes.
Plant the bulb 4 to 6 inches deep with the pointy side up and the root side down.
Space the bulbs 4 to 6 inches apart in clusters of 15 to 20 or more bulbs.
Water the bulbs well after planting.
Summer Snowflake Care Tips
Like most spring-blooming bulbs, summer snowflake does not require much care.
Adding a 2-inch layer of soil suppresses weeds and maintains a cooler soil temperature.
Any climate that is hotter or colder is not suitable for the bulbs.
At that point, you might remove the foliage or allow it to decompose in place.
Potting and Repotting Summer Snowflake
Summer snowflake is not suitable for containers.
Pests and Problems
Summer snowflake is resistant to serious pests and diseases but can attract snails andslugs.
The bulbs are deer-resistant.
How to Propagate Summer Snowflake
Summer snowflake is best propagated by division.
After about five years, the clumps will become crowded and should be divided.
Separate the bulbs and discard any diseased and blemished bulbs.
It has much larger flowers than the species and resembles a giantlily of the valley.
Species tulips tolerate drought but not wet soil.
Zone 3-8
Daffodil
Jonquil daffodilsare prolific bloomers that share many traits with other members of theNarcissusgenus.
They thrive in well-drained soil andfull sun, and deer androdents seldom bother them.
Plus, they multiply fast with little care.
Botanically they are two different species.
Spring snowflake (Leucojum vernum) is smaller and blooms earlier than summer snowflake.
Updated by Nadia Hassani
“Leucojum aestivum.”
North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.
