Brenda Troyle common snowdrop
Galanthus nivalis 'Brenda Troyle'
A.M.-R.H.S. 1960
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Brenda Troyle' common snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis 'Brenda Troyle') is a bulb for borders, rock gardens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, loamy or clay soil. Deer tend to browse other plants first. The white flowers have a dark green blotch on the outer segments and deep yellow green veins inside. Bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Winter aconite, Witch hazel, and Sensitive fern.