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Spring Snowflake

Leucojum vernum

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Common names

29 names · 22 languages
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Other languages (21)
Dutch
French
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Croatian
  • Proljetni drijemovac[3]
Czech
  • bledule jarní[3]
Danish
  • Dorthealilje[3]
  • Vår-Hvidblomme[3]
Estonian
  • kevadine märtsikelluke[3]
Finnish
  • kevätkello[3]
  • kevätlumipisara[3]
German
Hungarian
  • Tavaszi tőzike[3]
Italian
  • Campanellino di primavera[2][3]
Lithuanian
  • Vienažiedė leukoja[3]
Norwegian
  • klosterklokke[3]
Polish
  • Śnieżyca wiosenna[3]
Russian
  • Белоцветник весенний[3]
Slovak
  • bleduľa jarná[3]
Slovenian
  • pomladanski veliki zvonček[3]
Spanish
  • Copo de nieve primaveral[2][3]
Swedish
  • klosterlilja[3]
  • snöklocka[3]
Ukrainian
  • Білоцвіт весняний[3]
Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Leucojum vernum — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Spring Snowflake — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Leucojum vernum.
  • Snowflake — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Leucojum vernum.
  • St. Agnes' Flower, — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Leucojum vernum.
[2] Leucojum vernum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Spring Snowflake — results[0].names[0]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Frühlings-Knotenblume — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Märzenbecher — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Copo de nieve primaveral — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Claudinette — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Nivéole de printemps — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Campanellino di primavera — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Lenteklokje — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
[3] Leucojum vernum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Spring Snowflake — results[1].names[0]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Frühlings-Knotenblume — results[1].names[18]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Märzenbecher — results[1].names[2]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Copo de nieve primaveral — results[1].names[6]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Claudinette — results[1].names[8]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Nivéole de printemps — results[1].names[7]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Campanellino di primavera — results[1].names[3]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Lenteklokje — results[1].names[10]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Белоцветник весенний — results[1].names[4]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • kevätkello — results[1].names[5]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • kevadine märtsikelluke — results[1].names[9]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • bledule jarní — results[1].names[11]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Dorthealilje — results[1].names[12]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • klosterklokke — results[1].names[13]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • kevätlumipisara — results[1].names[14]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Білоцвіт весняний — results[1].names[15]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • snöklocka — results[1].names[16]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • klosterlilja — results[1].names[17]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Śnieżyca wiosenna — results[1].names[19]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Proljetni drijemovac — results[1].names[20]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Vienažiedė leukoja — results[1].names[21]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • pomladanski veliki zvonček — results[1].names[22]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Tavaszi tőzike — results[1].names[23]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • 雪片莲 — results[1].names[24]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • Vår-Hvidblomme — results[1].names[25]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • 雪片蓮 — results[1].names[26]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
  • bleduľa jarná — results[1].names[27]; taxon id 57510; Leucojum vernum.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Leucojum vernum is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Amaryllidaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.2–0.46 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.1–0.15 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Clumping; Erect

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Native range
Europe to Northern Iran

NC State Extension profile. Origin reported by the source; this is not a claim of local nativeness.

Sources [2]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low
Plant profile

About this plant

Spring Snowflake (Leucojum vernum) is a bulbous plant. It flowers from February to April.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Leucojum vernum — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 2494807; ID 724ZT; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 2494807; ID 724ZT; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Leucojum vernum — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonNative range
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Native range: Country Or Region Of Origin

    Source checked on .