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    Fritillaria elwesii

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 8"-15"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Fritillaria elwesii plant details

    Fritillaria elwesii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring burgundy and green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fritillaria elwesii

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 15 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and green blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, summer dormant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fritillaria elwesii

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Fritillaria elwesii is for sophisticated gardeners who like unusual flowers and beautiful form. This rare species from southern Turkey has thin, grey-green leaves and upright stems to 16 inches that hold clusters of one to a few pendulous, long, green and burgundy bells. Provide good drainage in full sun.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Fritillaria elwesii plant

    How to Grow Fritillaria elwesii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 1"-2"

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 3"-9"

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Fritillaria affinis

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

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

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    Zones

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    Size

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    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

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    Size

    Height: 10"-16"

    Width: 1"-2"

    • sun - bright shade
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