One of my favorite early spring flowers are snowdrops. The little white flowers are always a welcome sign of spring – a promise that winter is almost over.
Snowdrops are a member of the Amaryllis family. Native to much of continental Europe, they have naturalized in many other parts of the world, including England and the United States.
Common snowdrops (galanthus nivalis) grow to about 6″ tall. In the DC area, I usually start seeing them in late February to early March.
© 2012 Patty Hankins
© 2012 Patty Hankins
© 2012 Patty Hankins
Giant Snowdrops (galanthus elwesii) grow to about 9″ tall. The green blotch is often more prominent on the Giant Snowdrops than on other varieties.
© 2012 Patty Hankins
© 2012 Patty Hankins
© 2012 Patty Hankins
Is there a flower that signals the arrival of spring for you?
