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Fritillaria affinis

Also Known As

Fritillaria lanceolata
Checker Lily
Checkerlily
Chocolate Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Fritillaria affinis plant details

Fritillaria affinis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring chocolate, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fritillaria affinis

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fritillaria affinis

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pacific Northwest native Checkerlily, also known as Chocolate Lily, checkered bells of burgundy and cream/green dangle from 12” stems (can reach 2’) May to June; native to grassy, moist meadows. Plant in soils with decent drainage in sun to part shade, drought tolerant - prefers drier soil after bloom and can survive without supplemental water. Deer, squirrel and rodent resistant. USDA Z5-9

By: Secret Garden Growers

Blooms: spring, brown-red & yellow Zone 5-9. 1'-3', PNW, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

Greenish-brown flowers with yellow spots.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Checkered flowers of cream and burgandy-brown make this fritillaria a special gem indeed. A native of western North America, this bulb puts on its floral display in the spring. Nodding bell shaped flowers and thin strappy green foliage. Growing to about a foot high, best in sun to part sun in areas that dry out in summer. Good drainage is also helpful. Frost hardy to USDA zone 5.