Snowdrop Flower Winter. The common snowdrop contains an alkaloid called galanthamine which has been approved for use in the management of Alzheimers disease. These humble flowers and clumps of green foliage evoke romantic images of snowdrops growing on mass in woodlands.
05102020 When in full bloom in late winter to early spring it showcases a striking display of dainty white flowers with a distinctive green spot at the tip of each petal. The cold weather may dwindle flowering choices but snowdrops can surface braving low winter temperatures. They can also be grown in pots or containers and can even be forced into bloom during the winter from bulbs.
The moment you see the Snowdrop flower you will know spring has arrived as this flower is the first sign that the winter is over.
Snowdrops are a delightful sight in February. The snowdrop is one of the first flowers to bloom at the end of winter sometimes as early as January more often in February. They can also be grown in pots or containers and can even be forced into bloom during the winter from bulbs. Certainly for amateur or less experienced gardeners this is the most reliable method of increasing your own stock of snowdrops.