Galanthus nivalis

• Common Name - snow drop
• Botanical Name - Galanthus nivalis
• Family - Amaryllidaceae
• Bud -  basal
• Stem/Bark - green
• Leaf - simple,  parallel veins, linear shape, acute apex, sheathing base, entire margin
• Flower - solitary flowers, perfect, campanulate corolla, fragrant, January - February
• Fruit - insignificant - March - April
• Habit - arching, stiffly upright
• Form - vase
• Size - 0.2-0.4 m
• Culture - full sun/part shade, well drained soil
• Use - rock garden, mass planting, winter interest