Chionodoxa & Daffodil
Chionodoxa spp. & Narcissus spp.
In growth
In bloom
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3-6 inches (Chionodoxa); 6-8 inches (Daffodil) |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | 3 inches deep (Chionodoxa); 6-8 inches deep (Daffodil), pointy end up |
| Chilling hours | 12-16 weeks at 35-45°F |
| Life expectancy | 5-10+ years (perennial bulb, naturalizes) |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low to Average |
| Soil type | Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Non-native |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Blue, White, Pink (Chionodoxa); Yellow, White, Orange (Daffodil) |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Specialized Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Division of offsets/bulb offsets; naturalization by seed (Chionodoxa) |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Early Pollinators, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Muscari (Grape Hyacinth), Tulipa (Tulip), Pulmonaria (Lungwort) |
Where it came from
| Grower | Lowe's |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Lowe's |
Care
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Maintenance
Plant bulbs in fall (Sept–Oct) at proper depth. Top-dress with Bulb-tone each fall. Divide clumps every 3-5 years if crowded. Chionodoxa naturalizes readily.
Cleanup
Allow foliage to die back naturally after bloom; remove spent flower stalks. Cut back yellowed leaves only after they have fully browned.
Notes
A classic spring bulb combination pairing. Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow) blooms very early spring with star-shaped blue flowers; Daffodils follow shortly after with trumpeted blooms. Both naturalize well in Clifton Park, NY and are deer resistant. Plant in fall for spring display.