Chionodoxa forbesii

Forbes' Glory-of-the-Snow

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A hardy spring bulbous perennial featuring star-shaped blue or white flowers with a distinctive white center. Foliage emerges before blooms, dying back in summer dormancy. Ideal for rock gardens and early spring color.
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Plant Details

Common Name Forbes' Glory-of-the-Snow
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Chionodoxa
Species Forbesii
Origin Turkey, Syria
Blooming Spring flowering bulb, sometimes flowers in late winter
Leaf Color Bright green linear basal leaves
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam or gritty soil mix suitable for bulbs

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Watering

Keep moist during active growth and flowering; allow soil to dry completely during summer dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; blooms best with direct morning light

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Fertilization

Apply bulb fertilizer at planting and after flowering ceases in spring

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers immediately, cut back foliage once yellowed

Pest Control Aphid Bulb Mite Slug

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 5 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 77°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3400
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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