Are Snowbells and Snowdrops the Same?

Snowdrops are not to be confused with Snowflakes - Leucojum. The Snowflake is a much taller growing bulb which normally has more than one flower per stem. Snowflake petals are even, each with a green spots on the end, whereas Snowdrops have helicopter-like propellers that are green only on the inner petals.

What is the proper name for snowdrops?

Galanthus nivalis, the snowdrop or common snowdrop, is the best-known and most widespread of the 20 species in its genus, Galanthus.

Are snowdrops crocuses?

They seem to be shouting, “Hello! Happy spring!” While Snowdrops are a bit dangly and droopy. ... Even white Crocuses are a gleaming, happy white, while the white of Snowdrops is more subdued. Snowdrops from last year blooming among the dried Hydrangea flowers.

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