Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
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Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
-
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Twinleaf
Chionodoxa
In German
Twinleaf
Chionodoxa
In French
Twinleaf
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Twinleaf
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Twinleaf
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Twinleaf
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Twinleaf and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Chionodoxa. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf has allergic reactions like and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Twinleaf and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Twinleaf and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Twinleaf and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Twinleaf and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Twinleaf and Chionodoxa
Care of Twinleaf and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Twinleaf 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.