Galanthus nivalis

Snowdrop

The Snowdrop is an early flowering bulbous plant that prefers the moist shady setting of woodlands and boggy meadows.  Extremely hardy, it originates from Europe and Asia Minor.

The leaf-tips of Snowdrops are hardened in order to break through the frozen ground and the solitary white bell-shaped flowers with slender leaves of bluish-green provide a welcome sight during the winter months.  A sure sign that spring is on its way to Kew.

Many thousands of snowdrops grow in the Cottage grounds near the River.