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Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant' (Glory of the Snow)

Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant'

Also known as Blue Giant Glory of the Snow

$5.95
SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones3-8
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant' (Glory of the Snow), 'Blue Giant', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A flowering bulb , plant in fall for spring bloom (most spring bulbs) or in spring for summer display (e.g., dahlias, gladiolus).

Full sun suits this plant. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Plant at depth roughly 3x the bulb's height. Allow foliage to die back naturally to feed next year's bulb.

For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.

Plant Details

Botanical
Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant'
Common name
Blue Giant Glory of the Snow
Mature size
4-6 in tall × 2-3 in wide
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Early spring
Bloom color
Blue
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
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