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Fritillaria bucharica

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 1"-2"

planting zones

  • 5b-9b

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Fritillaria bucharica plant details

Fritillaria bucharica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fritillaria bucharica

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 IN - 2 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, naturalizing, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fritillaria bucharica

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fritillaria bucharica is a rare and beautiful species with whorls of greyish-green, lance-shaped leaves on arching stems sporting beautiful, pure white, bell-shaped flowers with green centres. Provide good drainage in full sun.

Gardening facts about Fritillaria bucharica plant

How to Grow Fritillaria bucharica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • 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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Width: 1"-2"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-9b

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

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

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Width: 1"-2"

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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