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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.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Blooms: spring, dark brown-red Zone 4-9. 1'-2', PNW, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    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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    Fritillaria acmopetala

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 1"-2"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fritillaria acmopetala flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Fritillaria meleagris

    aka Checkered Lily, Snake's Head Fritillary

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 3"-9"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Fritillaria meleagris flower by plant lust
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    Fritillaria affinis

    aka Fritillaria lanceolata, Checker Lily, Checkerlily, Chocolate Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Fritillaria affinis flower by Stan Shebs
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    Fritillaria bucharica

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5b-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 1"-2"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Fritillaria bucharica flower by James Steakley
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    Fritillaria biflora

    aka Black Fritillaria, Mission Bells

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"-16"

    Width: 1"-2"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Fritillaria biflora flower by Joe Decruyenaere
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