Melinda Myers

Fritillaria

Botanical Name

Fritillaria imperialis

Min Zone

5

Max Zone

8

Height

3 to 4 feet

Flowers

Mid spring: orange, yellow, red; downward facing bell

Light

Part to full shade (sun in colder climates)

Soil

Moist, well-drained (key)

Planting & Care

• Space 12-18" apart
• Plant bulb on side to avoid rot
• Has a musky odor that gardeners either like or loath

Problems

Rot in heavy soils, winter kill

Varieties

• Rubra Maxima - red-orange bells