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Yikes, I’ve mixed them up, you are right it is not Galanthus!That is Leucojum Vernum Vagneri - common name Snowflakes or Snowdrops.
Not to be confused with a similar one which is commonly known as onion weed.
From a distance they look the same or very similar. Both are invasive.
The Onion weed is a shocker here and was the bane of my existence for many years. I’ve almost got it all out thank goodness!In my temperate climate - they are invasive.... they might not be for you.
Hi All
Just wondering if this is a friend or foe
We have something similar around the area (St Andrews Victoria) that is invasive
Any information would be appreciated
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Cheers
Lucas
Hi Marika,The Onion weed is a shocker here and was the bane of my existence for many years. I’ve almost got it all out thank goodness!
Hi Geo,We have a lot of these in Europe... it's not invasive here,
I really should try them, I’ve been turned off by my annoyance from them I think!Hi Marika,
have you thought about eating that Onion weed? The flowers are really nice in a salad as they are not too strong in flavour. They also go well added at the last minute (like a garnish) in a soup or stew or casseroll.
Hi GeoWe have a lot of these in Europe... it's not invasive here, one bush rarely branches out. They are one of the first (or the very first) flower to bloom after the winter - hence the name, considered to be "the last snow drops" before Spring. We generally consider it a sign of good fortune and a wonderful Spring messenger to have.
I guess the snow drops have become snow rain... or snow fall... over thereHi Geo
Friends locally have told me not to plant the as there vary invasive in our area
Must love poor soil haha