Flowers. Photo from R. V. Roger

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Acis valentinum

(Syn. Acis ionica, Leucojum valentinum)

Common Name

Snowflake

Soil

Sand, Chalk. Requires excellent drainage. Grows in open, calcareous, stony and rocky places, hill slopes generally not far away from the coastline and often facing the sea.

Sun Aspect

Full Sun, Part Shade

Soil Moisture

Moist

Plant Type

Herbaceous Bulb

Height x Spread in feet

10 inches x 12 inches

Foliage

Green being produced after the flower spike.

Flower Colour in Month(s). Seed

Pure White flowers, 2-3 flowers per stalk in February-May

Comment

Native to the southern part of Europe, including Spain and Portugal. Plant with 1 or 2 inches of soil over the tops of the bulbs towards the front of a border in an area where they can be left undisturbed. Adequate moisture should be given during the growing season only.

"In autumn this produces flower stems with 1-3 bell-shaped, white flowers, approx 1cm long. After flowering thin, grey-green leaves are produced. This benefits from a winter mulch to protect it from the worst of the weather. Height 15cm (6”)." from R.V. Roger.

Available from R. V. Roger.