Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
-
Leucojum aestivum
Habitat
Upland
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Daphne plant
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
Leucojum
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Leucojum
In French
plante Daphne
Leucojum
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Leucojum
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Leucojum
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Leucojum
In Latin
Daphne plant
Leucojum
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Daphne and Leucojum
Season and care of Daphne and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leucojum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Leucojum Physical Information
Daphne and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Leucojum are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Daphne and Leucojum
Care of Daphne and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.