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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
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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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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 1"-2"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Checkered Lily, Snake's Head Fritillary
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 3"-9"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Fritillaria lanceolata, Checker Lily, Checkerlily, Chocolate Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
5b-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 1"-2"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
aka Fritillaria imperialis rubra maxima, Crown Imperial
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 36"-48"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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