Fritillaria cirrhosa
Pronunciation: Frit-il-ar-ee-uh sir-roh-suh
Family: Liliaceae
Synonym: Fritillaria duilongdeqingensis,
Common Name: Fritillary
Plant Type:
- bulb, tuber, corm
Height to: 18"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 0 to -10ºF ZONE 6
- 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7
- 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- late spring
Bloom Description: Bell shaped, pendant, light green, sometimes with a purple tint
Soil Type: See notes
Pests and Diseases: Rust and leaf spots
Propagation: Sow seed in autumn, expose to winter cold until germination in spring. Small species should be grown for 2 years in containers. Divide offsets, or collect and sow "rice-grain" bulblets in late summer.
Native to: Eastern himalayas, south western china
Notes for Identification: This bulbous perennial is native to eastern himalayas, south western chinacare: plant bulb 2-3" deep. This is a damp meadow or woodland species that needs humus rich, moisture retentive soil. Full sun to light shade. Grows best in areas with cool damp summers. Source: the american horticultural society a-z encyclopedia of garden plants
Located in: Bulbs, Tubers, Corms