Spring snowflakes are bulbous perennials native to Central and Southern Europe. They were historically prized for their early blooming and the bell-shaped white flowers. Spring snowflakes were cultivated in European gardens for beauty. They were often naturalized in damp, shady habitats and in Victorian gardens.
The most striking feature of the spring snowflake is its flower shape: Spring snowflakes usually form one or two overhanging, bell-shaped flowers per stem. The flowers appear between February and April and exude a sweet fragrance. Each flower is composed of six white tepals of almost equal length. Each tepal has a slightly thickened, rounded tip with a greenish yellow dot. The orange stamens are visible inside the calyx. The distinct ovary at the base of the petals is another eye-catching feature.