snowdrop
noun
snow·drop
ˈsnō-ˌdräp 
: a bulbous European herb (Galanthus nivalis) of the amaryllis family bearing nodding white flowers that often appear while the snow is on the ground
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Crocus, snowdrop, grape hyacinth, and squill naturalize well when planted in the lawn or around deciduous trees.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
Keep in mind that early blooming bulbs like snowdrops, crocuses, and early flowering daffodils should be planted early in fall, starting by the second half of September.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
In shadier locations, add snowdrops, winter aconites (Eranthis), Scilla siberica (squill), early flowering daffodils, trout lilies (Erythronium), and Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides), which all prefer a moist soil.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Common spring-blooming bulbs include crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, irises, snowdrops and tulips.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 July 2024
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
Keep in mind that early blooming bulbs like snowdrops, crocuses, and early flowering daffodils should be planted early in fall, starting by the second half of September.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
In shadier locations, add snowdrops, winter aconites (Eranthis), Scilla siberica (squill), early flowering daffodils, trout lilies (Erythronium), and Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides), which all prefer a moist soil.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Common spring-blooming bulbs include crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, irises, snowdrops and tulips.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 July 2024
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snowdrop
noun
snow·drop
-ˌdräp
: a European plant that is related to the amaryllises and produces nodding white flowers that often appear while snow is still on the ground
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