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    • Photo of Fritillaria persica flower by Leafari

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    Fritillaria persica

    Also Known As

    • Fritillaria persica 'Plum Bells'
    • Persian Black Lily
    • Persica Plum Bells Fritillaria

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Fritillaria persica plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fritillaria persica

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: black and purple blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, cutting garden, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fritillaria persica

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This plant is stellar sited in front of a light colored wall, stucco siding or a white picket fence - anyplace where the background contrasts sharply with the dark crimson purple to black flowers. Grown in gardens for almost 500 years, this is a spectacular heirloom variety.

    By: Leafari

    Gardening facts about Fritillaria persica plant

    How to Grow Fritillaria persica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • black

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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