Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Delicate white bell-shaped autumn flowers
Growth Habit
Low-growing clump
Bloom Season
Autumn
Flavour Profile
Not applicable
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Non-GMO
Plant Type
Flowering Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
10–20 cm
Light Requirement
Partial sun
Water Needs
Low to moderate
Hardiness Zones
6–9
Container Garden
No
Plant Spacing
10–15 cm
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Growing Conditions
Well-drained soil with mild sunlight
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Acis autumnalis (Autumn Snowflake) a popular flowering plant?
What makes Acis autumnalis (Autumn Snowflake) a popular flowering plant?
Acis autumnalis, commonly known as Autumn Snowflake, is admired for its delicate, nodding bell-shaped white blooms, slender grass-like foliage, and elegant late-season flowering habit, making it a popular choice for rock gardens, alpine gardens, borders, and container displays.
Where can Acis autumnalis be grown?
Where can Acis autumnalis be grown?
It grows well in rock gardens, alpine gardens, raised beds, borders, and containers with well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Yes, the delicate blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Can Acis autumnalis be grown in rock gardens and containers?
Can Acis autumnalis be grown in rock gardens and containers?
Yes, its compact, clump-forming growth habit makes it well suited for rockeries, alpine troughs, patio containers, borders, and other small ornamental garden spaces.
Does removing spent flowers help maintain healthy growth?
Does removing spent flowers help maintain healthy growth?
Yes, removing faded flowers helps keep plants looking tidy while allowing the foliage to continue supporting healthy plant growth under suitable growing conditions.
Does Acis autumnalis provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Does Acis autumnalis provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Yes, healthy plants produce graceful bell-shaped blooms above fine grass-like foliage, adding lasting elegance, texture, and ornamental appeal to rock gardens, alpine landscapes, borders, patios, and containers throughout the flowering season under suitable growing conditions.