Snowflake LS
Leucojum aestivum
Specifications
“LS” is short for Landscape Size. These bulbs are smaller than those of our regular Snowflake, which means fewer flowers in year one. The benefit is that the bulbs are less expensive, making them attractive for large plantings. If planted in a sunny location, they should catch up with our large bulbs in a year or two.
Snowflakes are great for naturalizing. They can handle the competition from tall grass, rising above to produce plentiful sprays of delicate white bells. And they are not afraid of heavy, wet soil; they actually prefer it. Wet or dry, given the sun they crave, they can increase their number as the years pass, becoming a fixture in the spring landscape from Minneapolis to Mobile. Pasadena, too. Our LS bulbs are grown in the USA and shipped loose in crates of 500. Looking for our jumbo-size bulbs? Click here.
Deer and Rodent Proof
End of Season Savings
The prices shown here are 20% off our 2024 catalog prices.
| Item # | 6048 |
| Height | 16—20 inches |
| Sunlight | Full or Part |
| Soil | Average to wet |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bulb Size |
12cm+ ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
|
| USDA Zones |
3a—8b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 3a to 8b in the South or 10b on the West Coast.
|
| Bloom Time | Mid |
- early
- mid
- late
Delivery & Planting Times
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.
Snowflake LS
Leucojum aestivum
“LS” is short for Landscape Size. These bulbs are smaller than those of our regular Snowflake, which means fewer flowers in year one. The benefit is that the bulbs are less expensive, making them attractive for large plantings. If planted in a sunny location, they should catch up with our large bulbs in a year or two.
Snowflakes are great for naturalizing. They can handle the competition from tall grass, rising above to produce plentiful sprays of delicate white bells. And they are not afraid of heavy, wet soil; they actually prefer it. Wet or dry, given the sun they crave, they can increase their number as the years pass, becoming a fixture in the spring landscape from Minneapolis to Mobile. Pasadena, too. Our LS bulbs are grown in the USA and shipped loose in crates of 500. Looking for our jumbo-size bulbs? Click here.
Deer and Rodent Proof
End of Season Savings
The prices shown here are 20% off our 2024 catalog prices.
| Item # | 6048 |
| Height | 16—20 inches |
| Sunlight | Full or Part |
| Soil | Average to wet |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bulb Size |
12cm+ ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
|
| USDA Zones |
3a—8b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 3a to 8b in the South or 10b on the West Coast.
|
| Bloom Time | Mid |
- early
- mid
- late
Bulb Calculator
To find the number of bulbs you need, enter the square footage of the planting area in the box below.
Area
Square Feet
Density
Bulbs/sq. ft.
Bulbs Needed
When to Plant
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.
Planting Instructions
Full sun or partial shade and soil that does not dry out entirely in summer. In the wild, snowflakes are found in damp meadows and on river banks, so they are a good choice for a spot where the soil is less than perfectly drained. Bulbs are slow to go dormant in summer; wait to cut back until the leaves have yellowed.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 4 inches |
| Spacing | 3 inches apart |
Planting Instructions
Full sun or partial shade and soil that does not dry out entirely in summer. In the wild, snowflakes are found in damp meadows and on river banks, so they are a good choice for a spot where the soil is less than perfectly drained. Bulbs are slow to go dormant in summer; wait to cut back until the leaves have yellowed.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 4 inches |
| Spacing | 3 inches apart |
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