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Also Known As

  • Fritillaria assyriaca

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-14"
  • W: 4"-10"

planting zones

  • 7a-10a

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Fritillaria uva-vulpis plant details

Fritillaria uva-vulpis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In spring chocolate and purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fritillaria uva-vulpis

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 4 IN - 10 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate and purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fritillaria uva-vulpis

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A subtle beauty from the Persian Empire, her dusky purple pendant bells skirted at the hem with yellow ruffled edging and flashing yellow interior. 12-14” stems flower April May. Perfect for the rock garden and well drained spots in sun to part shade, preferring rich soil that is dry in summer (tulip culture). Rodent repellant!
Purplish-brown bell like flowers with yellow highlights on 12-14" stems. Content in our dry woodland habitat.

Gardening facts about Fritillaria uva-vulpis plant

How to Grow Fritillaria uva-vulpis

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • purple
    • chocolate
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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