
glory of the snow ‘Violet Beauty’
Chionodoxa luciliae ‘Violet Beauty’ (glory of the snow ‘Violet Beauty’) is an early blooming bulbous perennial that grows in clumps. This variety produces bright purpleish-pink flowers, with up to 5 flowers on each raceme. Prefers full sun to partial shade and average to well-drained soils.
Botanical Name | Chionodoxa luciliae ‘Violet Beauty’ |
Common Name | glory of the snow ‘Violet Beauty’ |
Family | Asparagaceae |
USDA Zone | 3 thru 8 |
Light Requirement | Full Sun to Part Shade |
Season(s) of interest | spring |
Height and Spread | 5-6in x 3-4in (12-15cm x 7-10cm) |
Flower Color | Pink-Violet |
Attracts Wildlife | Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. Cultivated form of a Plant Native to W. Turkey |
Location in Lurie Garden | Northwest Light Plate, Northeast Light Plate, Southwest Light Plate |
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