Early to bloom and sometimes producing two flower stems per bulb, Galanthus elwesii ‘Snow Fox’ delights with dainty blooms that have long, slender outer petals and interior petals with well-articulated green markings. The outer petals may or may not have a pale green tattooing near the tips.
The species in this small genus bloom very early, and their graceful white flowers are extremely welcome in a landscape as the snow retreats. They thrive in rich, woodsy soil and show best in deciduous shade, under bushes or trees or along woodland paths. Like other members of the Amaryllis family, Snowdrops are avoided by deer and voles.
For more information on the growing and care of Galanthus, click Growing Guide.
