Chionodoxa

They require almost no care, they naturalize very easily, and, as an added benefit, they are normally avoided by deer and rodents.

Flowering time:	Very early spring
Plant height:	3 - 6" (8 - 15 c,), although some cultivated varieties grow up to 10" (25 cm) tall
Minimum planting depth:	3" (8 cm)
Hardiness zones:	Suitable for zones 3 - 9, although they do best in zones 4 - 8
Colours:	Blue, with large white centre. Cultivated varieties may be all white, or pink and white.
Shape/form:	Star-shaped flowers; may have several blooms per stalk; 2 - 3 narrow leaves grow from the base of the plant
Alternate names:	Glory-of-the-Snow Latin name: Chionodoxa forbesii; older Latin names: C. luciliae, C. gigantea
Notes:	good under shrubs or deciduous trees, in rock gardens, and borders plant in well-drained soil; prefer full sun, but will also grow in partial shade plants will usually self-seed
Example varieties:	Glory-of-the-Snow (blue with white centre), Alba (all white), Pink Giant (rose-lilac with white centre)

Glory-of-the-Snow	Close up
Alba	Pink Giant