Melinda Myers

Checkered Lily

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 & Care

Plant 5 inches deep

Does best in areas that retain moisture throughout the year

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Orion - purple flowers
• Alba - white flowers
• Charon - light purple with deep purple checkering