Fritillaria meleagris |
Native Region: S. England to N. Balkans, W. Russia
Zone Range: 03-08
Preferred Climate: temperate
Harvest Date: Sunday 09 June, 2024
Seed count: 15-20
Description:
Bulbous perennial with linear, gray-green leaves. In spring, bears solitary bell-shaped pendent purple flowers with purple-pink checkering. Height is 12 inches. Good for naturalizing in grass.
Cultivation:
For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Sow seed in autumn in a cold frame. Expose to winter cold until germination in spring. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
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