Fritillaria persica 'Twin Towers Tribute'

Also Known As

Twin Towers Tribute Persian Fritillary

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Fritillaria persica 'Twin Towers Tribute' plant details

Fritillaria persica 'Twin Towers Tribute' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fritillaria persica 'Twin Towers Tribute'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: naturalizing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fritillaria persica 'Twin Towers Tribute'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The dark, elegant, architectural racemes of Fritillaria persica 'Twin Towers Tribute' offer larger flowers than the species and better blooming with two stems per mature bulb. A florist's favourite, they make cut flowers to be treasured. Plant the bulb sideways to prevent rotting and mix sand or grit into the planting hole. Winter mulch in cool zones or afternoon shade in warmer ones. Good for naturalizing, most fritillaries contain poisonous alkaloids that protect them from rodents.