Glory of the snow
Scilla forbesii
Also called Chionodoxa, Chionodoxa forbesii and Glory-of-the-snow
Garden plant · BulbsIT COMES UP THROUGH THE LAST OF THE SNOW and then seeds itself into a carpet over about five years. Plant it where you will not dig — under a hedge or in grass you cut late — because the bulbs are small and shallow.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Every 5 daysDrench and drain — water the whole surface until it runs from the holes.
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Feed
- Not needed
- Humidity
- Average
- Hardiness
- Hardy — a very cold winter RHS H6, to -20°C
- Size
- 0.12 m tall · 0.08 m across
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Origin
- Western Turkey
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsNothing recorded against it
No animal-poison authority lists this plant either way.
PeopleHarmful if eaten
The bulb above all.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-09-22.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.