snowdrop

noun

snow·drop ˈsnō-ˌdräp

: a bulbous European herb (Galanthus nivalis) of the amaryllis family bearing nodding white flowers that often appear while the snow is on the ground

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Crocus, snowdrop, grape hyacinth, and squill naturalize well when planted in the lawn or around deciduous trees. —

Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024 Keep in mind that early blooming bulbs like snowdrops, crocuses, and early flowering daffodils should be planted early in fall, starting by the second half of September. —

Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024 In shadier locations, add snowdrops, winter aconites (Eranthis), Scilla siberica (squill), early flowering daffodils, trout lilies (Erythronium), and Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides), which all prefer a moist soil. —

Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024 Common spring-blooming bulbs include crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, irises, snowdrops and tulips. —

Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for snowdrop