Snowdrop Flower History. 24022017 Snowdrops are native to continental Europe growing from the Pyrenees to Ukraine. The medicine that this little plant packs into its delicate bulbs is a secret worth knowing.
According to legend Eve was distraught after God cast her out of the Garden of Eden. The snowdrop was the only flower allowed to grow in the snow bringing the promise of spring to the world. The Fair Maids of February reassure us that the bleak midwinter is passing and more congenial times lie ahead.
Not surprising when you think of the small white flowers pushing through the cold earth during the late dreary winter months.
Several species including common snowdrop Galanthus nivalis and giant snowdrop G. Several species including common snowdrop Galanthus nivalis and giant snowdrop G. 03032021 The snowdrop a flower not to be trifled with. The snowdrop is now found growing all over the UK although its rarer in Scotland.