Bulbs
Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant' (Glory of the Snow)
Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant'
Also known as Blue Giant Glory of the Snow
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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
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support