Snowdrop (Galanthus sp.) blooming in February.
Incongruous as it may seem, the receding snow cover of late February often reveals the first of the spring flowering bulbs. Snowdrop is oten planted in rock gardens and border plantings near houses. The hardy bulbs were imported from Europe and Asia. The single white fowers and dark green leaves are easily recognized. Snowdrop is a pest free plant. Rabbits and deer won’t eat them, and chipmunks and mice leave them alone. Do you have a spot just right for Snowdrop? They do not tolerate warm winters. They need moist but well-drained soil near a tree or shrub. They enjoy summer shade. The best time to plant Snowdrop bulbs is in the fall.
