Fritillaria meleagris
Botanical Name
Fritillaria meleagris
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 8
Height
9 to 15 inches
Width
6 to 9 inches
Flowers
Spring: white, purple, pink
Light
Full sun to light shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Plant 5 inches deep, does best in areas that retain moisture throughout the year
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Orion' - purple flowers
'Alba' - white flowers
'Charon' - light purple with deep purple checkering
'Alba' - white flowers
'Charon' - light purple with deep purple checkering