Galanthus elwesii | Giant Snowdrop
DESCRIPTION
Galanthus elwesii is a perennial native to the Balkans and Asia Minor, including countries such as Turkey, Greece, and Bulgaria. Identified by British botanist Henry John Elwes during a visit to Turkey in 1874, this species was named in his honor. Each white flower features six tepals, with the inner segments displaying distinctive green markings. The flowers are borne on slender, leafless stems, creating a delicate and graceful appearance.
G. elwesii has broad, blue-green leaves, which are wider than those of the common snowdrop. It is also recognized for its relatively large flowers, measuring up to 2 inches in width. Blooming in early spring, it is a welcome sign of warmer days ahead. The combination of sizable blossoms, and attractive foliage makes G. elwesii a cherished addition to gardens, providing a welcome splash of color as winter recedes.
DESCRIPTION
Galanthus elwesii is a perennial native to the Balkans and Asia Minor, including countries such as Turkey, Greece, and Bulgaria. Identified by British botanist Henry John Elwes during a visit to Turkey in 1874, this species was named in his honor. Each white flower features six tepals, with the inner segments displaying distinctive green markings. The flowers are borne on slender, leafless stems, creating a delicate and graceful appearance.
G. elwesii has broad, blue-green leaves, which are wider than those of the common snowdrop. It is also recognized for its relatively large flowers, measuring up to 2 inches in width. Blooming in early spring, it is a welcome sign of warmer days ahead. The combination of sizable blossoms, and attractive foliage makes G. elwesii a cherished addition to gardens, providing a welcome splash of color as winter recedes.
DESCRIPTION
Galanthus elwesii is a perennial native to the Balkans and Asia Minor, including countries such as Turkey, Greece, and Bulgaria. Identified by British botanist Henry John Elwes during a visit to Turkey in 1874, this species was named in his honor. Each white flower features six tepals, with the inner segments displaying distinctive green markings. The flowers are borne on slender, leafless stems, creating a delicate and graceful appearance.
G. elwesii has broad, blue-green leaves, which are wider than those of the common snowdrop. It is also recognized for its relatively large flowers, measuring up to 2 inches in width. Blooming in early spring, it is a welcome sign of warmer days ahead. The combination of sizable blossoms, and attractive foliage makes G. elwesii a cherished addition to gardens, providing a welcome splash of color as winter recedes.
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Family: Amaryllidaceae
Height: 8 to 10 inches
Width: 3 to 5 inches
Foliage color: Gray-green
Flower color: White with green markings
Bloom time: February to March
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers and allow foliage to die back naturally
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts beesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
