I think this is my absolute favorite of the spring ephemerals. It’s called glory of the snow in honor of it’s generally very early blooming time, sometimes when there is still snow on the ground. The genus Chionodoxa comes from the Greek words chion meaning snow and doxa meaning glory. I think it’s the color that I like best about it, along with its dainty habit and it’s remarkably easy care. It is hardy as far north as USDA zone 3. In a few short weeks it will be done and gone for the year, sleeping away both the heat of summer and the cold of next winter.
Chionodoxa forbesii
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Sunday, March 22, 2020, Chionodoxa forbesii
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#blue #bulb #chionodoxa #chionodoxaforbesii #gloryofthesnow #hardyperennial #spring #springephemerals
See link to my blog in my bio, where there is more detail about each photo.