**Snowdrop** is a delicate, early-blooming flower that often signals the first sign of spring. It's a symbol of hope and rebirth as it bravely pushes through the snow to bloom, heralding the coming warmer days.
**Description:**
Snowdrops are small, usually reaching heights of 3-4 inches. Their most distinguishing feature is the drooping, bell-shaped white flowers with three outer petals and three smaller inner petals, often marked with a touch of green. Their slender, green leaves gracefully complement the bright blooms.
**Symbolism:**
Snowdrop represents hope, purity, and rebirth. As one of the first flowers to bloom even through the snow, it symbolizes resilience and the promise of better days ahead.
**Care:**
Preferring dappled shade, snowdrops thrive in moist, well-draining soil. They're typically planted as bulbs in the fall and can naturalize, returning year after year.
**Uses:**
Snowdrops are commonly used in woodland gardens, borders, and naturalized areas, adding a touch of brightness in the late winter landscape.