Galanthus elwesii var. monostictus (Greater Snowdrop)

Very vigorous, Galanthus elwesii var. monostictus features dainty, nodding, white flowers with oval outer petals and shorter inner ones, adorned with a green heart-shaped mark at their tip. They rise atop the foliage of bold, broad, silver-gray leaves which are reminiscent of those of tulips. This bulbous perennial can flower any time from early to late winter. A lovely native from Turkey.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities.
• Grows up to 10-12 inches tall (25-30 cm). Once established, it naturalizes well and comes back year after year.
• Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Thrives in moist soils that provide sufficient nutrients in part shade.
• Best planted en masse in sweeping drifts in woodlands, lawns, or under deciduous trees. Great in clusters in rock gardens or border fronts too.
• Low maintenance, it doesn't need weeding or deadheading!
• Deer and critter resistant, it is virtually disease and trouble-free!
• Plant the bulbs 2-3 in. deep (5-7 cm) and space 2-3 in. apart (5-7 cm) in fall.
• Allow the foliage to die back naturally to replenish the bulb's energy for next year's growth and flowers.
• Propagate by seed, sown in containers in an open frame when ripe, or division when the foliage dies back. Seed may not come true
• Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset and skin contact might irritate.