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Fritillaria camschatcensis
Also Known As
- Chocolate Lily
- Kamchatka Fritillary
- Kamchatka Lily
- Skunk Lily
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 3"-6"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Fritillaria camschatcensis plant details
Fritillaria camschatcensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring chocolate and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Fritillaria camschatcensis
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: liliaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: chocolate and red blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Fritillaria camschatcensis
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Fritillaria camschatcensis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- chocolate
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 3"-9"
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1"-2"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 10"-16"
Width: 1"-2"
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