Fritillaria recurva

Also Known As

Scarlet Fritillary

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 36"
W: 12"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Fritillaria recurva plant details

Fritillaria recurva is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fritillaria recurva

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 36 IN tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, woodland garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fritillaria recurva

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A bell-shaped scarlet flower with recurved petals, nodding on a stem about 2′ tall, with narrow blue-gray leaves. These blooms can appear any time between February and July. Prefers shade and dry, rocky soils.

By: Noname Nursery

Gardening facts about Fritillaria recurva plant

How to Grow Fritillaria recurva

Sun Exposure
- mostly shade - shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy