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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