Snow Fox greater snowdrop
Galanthus elwesii 'Snow Fox'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Sizeup to 6 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Snow Fox' greater snowdrop (Galanthus elwesii 'Snow Fox') is a bulb for borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to wet, clay soil. It blooms early, with dark green marks on the inner petals and lime green marks on the outer ones. Patrick van den Berg bred it. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Cheerfulness daffodil, Fire and Ice hosta, and Sedge.