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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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fritillaria camschatcensis occurs in northeastern Asia and northwestern North America. Known as Kamchatka lily, chocolate lily, or rice root, it is an intriguing species with nodding, bell-shaped, purple-brown to nearly black flowers. The bulbs are edible and were eaten by indigenous peoples. Prefers moist, peaty soil. Tolerant of shade.
Blooms: spring, dark brown-red Zone 4-9. 1'-2', PNW, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Fritillaria camschatcensis plant

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

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