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Fritillaria verticillata

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-30"
  • W: 3"-4"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Fritillaria verticillata plant details

Fritillaria verticillata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring green and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fritillaria verticillata

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 4 IN - wide, 12 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in spring
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fritillaria verticillata

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring, greenish white, bell shaped/ deciduous, climbing tendrils Zone 4-9. 12"-30", Asia, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Fritillaria verticillata plant

How to Grow Fritillaria verticillata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 1"-2"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 3"-9"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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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
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5b-9b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 1"-2"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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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
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