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Oct 6, 2024 · One of the most delightful and resilient spring-flowering bulbs to grace East Texas gardens is the summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum). Despite its misleading common name, this charming perennial blooms in early spring, not summer.
Oct 9, 2024 · Snowflakes look delicate but are Texas tough. October 9, 2024 - One of the most delightful and resilient spring-flowering bulbs to grace East Texas gardens is the summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum). Despite its misleading common name, this charming perennial blooms in early spring, not summer.
6 days ago · Summer snowflake, or Leucojum aestivum, has been named the latest Texas Superstar plant based on the plant’s proven ability to deliver springtime blooms without any fuss.
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Despite the name, summer snowflake bulbs (Leucojum aestivum) bloom in mid to late spring in most areas, just a couple of weeks after the spring snowflakes (Leucojum vernum). Both bulbs have grass-like foliage and dainty, fragrant drooping bells. They look almost exactly like snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis), which blooms a couple of weeks before sprin...
Summer snowflakes are the larger of the two plants, growing 1 1/2 to 3 feet tall. The foliage of spring snowflake bulbs grows about 10 inches tall and the flowers bloom on 12-inch stalks. Unlike some spring bulbs, the snowflakes foliage lasts a long time after the flowers fade. Growing snowflake Leucojum at the back of a low-growing perennial borde...
When spring arrives, the plants only demand is moist soil. Water the plants deeply and thoroughly when rainfall is less than 2 inches per week. Keep up the watering schedule as long as the plant is growing.
Snails and slugs love to dine on snowflakes. If you see their slime trails in the area, its a good idea to set out traps and baits in spring. Some bait is harmless to children, pets and wildlife while others are quite toxic. Read the label carefully before making your choice.
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Leucojum, also known as summer snowflake, is a carefree and adaptable spring-blooming bulb. Though the flowers and foliage are similar to snowdrops, leucojum grows at least twice as tall and blooms about two months later, usually just after the daffodils.
Leucojum aestivum is a lovely snowflake, bearing dark green leaves and wide white flowers with green markings. Grow Leucojum aestivum in moist soil in sun to partial shade. Allow to self seed naturally and let the foliage die down full after flowering.
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Oct 5, 2024 · Leucojum is prized for its resilience, ease of growth, and ability to thrive in a variety of garden conditions, especially in damp areas. This comprehensive guide will teach you how to plant, grow, and care for Leucojum aestivum to ensure beautiful blooms year after year.
