Acidic / Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
The snowflake, Leucojum, is much larger than its relation the snowdrop. It's easy to grow and multiplies freely in most gardens provided the soil is moist enough. It's been known to withstand flooding and standing water, so it's an ideal choice for bog gardens and pond-side plantings.
Leucojum ‘Gravetye Giant’ is a paticularly lovely snowflake, bearing dark green leaves and wide white flowers with green markings. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Leucojum ‘Gravetye Giant’ in moist soil in sun to partial shade. Allow to self seed naturally and let the foliage die down full after flowering.
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Leucojum ‘Gravetye giant’ and wildlife
Leucojum ‘Gravetye giant’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Leucojum ‘Gravetye giant’ poisonous?
Leucojum ‘Gravetye giant’ has no toxic effects reported.
