Fritillaria, Checkered Lily, Guinea Hen Flower, Snake's Head Fritillary 'Aphrodite'

Fritillariameleagris

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Fritillaria (frit-il-AR-ee-uh)
Species
meleagris (mel-EE-uh-gris)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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neutral
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negative
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(Zone 8b) | August 2009 | neutral

Fritillaria meleagris 'Aphrodite' shows green markings on the outside as well on the inside of its petals.

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