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Chionodoxa

Chionodoxas bloom in early spring shortly after the first crocuses open and, in light shade, the flowers will last three to four weeks. Chionodoxas are most effective in large groups under deciduous trees, in front of early-flowering shrubs, or on banks where they can be naturalized. Though short stemmed, the blossoms are also attractive and long lived in cut-flower arrangements.
Chionodoxas can be grown in gardens in Zones 3-10, but do best in cool parts of the country. They flourish in an especially well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Plant the bulbs in early fall as soon as they are available, spacing them 1 to 3 inches apart and covering them with 3 inches of soil. Once planted, they need no care. Fertiizer is not necessary in most garden soils. Bulbs are so inexpensive that it is not worthwile to dig them up and divide them. Plants often sow their own seeds, spreading slowly in the garden.

C. forbesii Varies in height from 3 to 6 inches. Its one-inch-wide, blue or pink flowers have a bright white eye and are borne 6 to 10 per stem.

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