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Fritillaria biflora

Also Known As

  • Black Fritillaria
  • Mission Bells

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 10"-16"
  • W: 1"-2"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Fritillaria biflora plant details

Fritillaria biflora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fritillaria biflora

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 IN - 2 IN - wide, 10 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, rock garden, showy, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fritillaria biflora

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Gardening facts about Fritillaria biflora plant

How to Grow Fritillaria biflora

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chocolate
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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