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Fritillaria Species, Pale-Flowered Fritillary

Fritillariapallidiflora

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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
pallidiflora (pal-id-uh-FLOR-uh)
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Synonym
Fritillaria bolensis
Fritillaria halabulanica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Grand Junction, Colorado

Palmyra, Illinois

Winnetka, Illinois

Beacon, New York

Seattle, Washington

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Howard_C
St John's, NL | June 2004 | positive

Attractive flowers even larger than F. meleagris and more bell-shaped; cream coloured with pale green veining. Has survived two winters ...Read More

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