Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Leucojum
Chionodoxa
In German
Leucojum
Chionodoxa
In French
Leucojum
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Leucojum
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Leucojum
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Leucojum
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Leucojum
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Leucojum
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Leucojum and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leucojum and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Leucojum and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Leucojum and Chionodoxa
Care of Leucojum and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.