Fritillaria persica 'ivory bells'
Pronunciation: Frit-il-ar-ee-uh per-see-kuh
Family: Liliaceae
Common Name: Adiyaman, persian fritillary
Cultivar: 'ivory bells'
Plant Type:
- bulb, tuber, corm
Height to: 3'
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 0 to -10ºF ZONE 6
- 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7
- 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
Sun Exposure:
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- mid spring
- late spring
Bloom Description: Bell shaped, pendant, green to white
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: S. Turkey
Notes for Identification: A bulbous perennial that is native to s. Turkey care: plant bulbs 6" deep. This is one of the most tolerant species. Needs fertile, well drained soil and full sunsource: the american horticultural society a-z encyclopedia of garden plants
Located in: Bulbs, Tubers, Corms