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Fritillaria pudica (Wa.)

Also Known As

  • Yellow Fritillary

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Fritillaria pudica (Wa.) plant details

Fritillaria pudica (Wa.) is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fritillaria pudica (Wa.)

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fritillaria pudica (Wa.)

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Golden yellow bells hang from green stems about 1′ tall, with green lance shaped leaves. Clustering habits can grow about a 1′ around. This plant does well in rocky soils and woodland habitats. Seed collected in Washington.

Gardening facts about Fritillaria pudica (Wa.) plant

How to Grow Fritillaria pudica (Wa.)

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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