Bulbs: Fritillaria persica
Botanical name: Fritillaria persica
Common name: Persian Fritillary
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Soil: | damp, acidic, clay |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 4a thru 8b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
deer resistant, poisonous |
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description for "Bulbs: Fritillaria persica"
Fritillaria percisa is tall and somber, the 2 to 3 foot spikes are lined with bell-shaped, blackish-plum colored flowers. Not often seen in American gardens, this species makes a wondrous grouping in the border. Cyprus and S. Turkey. Fritillaria is a popular genus at the present time, and you should make them an abiding fixture in your garden. While forms and colors vary, all have bell-shaped flowers with nectaries at the base of the six segments, a distinct characteristic.