Fritillaria imperialis 'rubra maxima'
Pronunciation: Frit-il-ar-ee-uh im-peer-ee-al-is
Family: Liliaceae
Common Name: Crown imperial, kaiser's crown
Cultivar: 'rubra maxima'
Plant Type:
- bulb, tuber, corm
Height to: 12"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- -10 to -20ºF ZONE 5
- 0 to -10ºF ZONE 6
- 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7
- 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
- 30 to 20ºF ZONE 9
Sun Exposure:
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- late spring
Bloom Description: Bell shaped, pendant,
Soil Type: See notes
Pests and Diseases: Rust and leaf spots red
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: Southern turkey to kashmir
Notes for Identification: A bulbous perennial that is native from southern turkey to kashmir bulbs have a distinctive skunk smell. 'rubra maxima' is easier to care for then 'rubra' care: plant bulbs 10-12"?. This species is pretty robust but hates rainfall when it is dormant. Needs sharply drained soil and full sun. Source: the american horticultural society a-z encyclopedia of garden plants
Located in: Bulbs, Tubers, Corms