Paperwhite Narcissus
Narcissus papyraceus
Winter
Galanthus nivalis
Tiny white bells pushing through snow. First flower of spring. Symbol of hope and consolation. Delicate and precious. Protected in some regions. January and February bloomer.
Winter, Spring
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 3 to 5 days
when properly cared for
Delicate, honey-like sweetness
Contains alkaloids including galantamine - can cause digestive upset
Often blooms while snow is still on the ground
Galantamine from snowdrops is used to treat Alzheimers disease
There are over 2,500 named snowdrop varieties collected by galanthophiles
Rare varieties can sell for hundreds of dollars per bulb
Native to Europe and western Asia, snowdrops symbolize hope and the end of winter. They have been cultivated for centuries and have escaped into the wild throughout Europe. Galanthomania - the collecting of rare snowdrop varieties - has created a passionate subculture, with rare bulbs fetching extraordinary prices.
Trillium grandiflorum
