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

Fritillariameleagris

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Fritillaria (frit-il-AR-ee-uh)

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Species

meleagris (mel-EE-uh-gris)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

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

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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saya

(Zone 8b) | August 2009 | neutral

Rather big violet red colored flowers with slightly lighter colored markings. As for all Fritillaria, the tiny bulbs may not be dried out...Read More for successful planting.

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

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