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    Fritillaria stenanthera

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 4"-8"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Fritillaria stenanthera plant details

    Fritillaria stenanthera is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fritillaria stenanthera

    Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fritillaria stenanthera

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Fritillaria stenanthera is a rare and unusual species for this genus in that it sports pink flowers. These are outward-facing, flared bells with burgundy centres held above greyish-green stems and leaves. Full sun and good drainage. From the mountains of central Asia.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Fritillaria stenanthera plant

    How to Grow Fritillaria stenanthera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • 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"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 3"-9"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Fritillaria affinis

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    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
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