Fritillaria meleagris var. unicolor subvar. alba (White-flowered Snake's Head Fritillary)
Botanical Information
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Fritillaria |
| Species | meleagris |
| Variety | unicolor subvar. alba |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Origin | Southern England to Northern Balkans, Romania, Western Russia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 10 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Bulbous herbaceous perennials. |
| ID Characteristic | Green leaves with linear-lanceolate and with solitary or paired nodding bell-shaped flowers. |
| Landscape | Banks, slopes and underplanting. |
| Propagation | Seeds sown in container in a cold frame or by division. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in humus-rich, well drained soil. |
| Pests | Susceptible to damage by slugs and lily beetle. |
| Leaf Description | Linear-lanceolate, grey-green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Solitary or paired, nodding, bell-shaped flowers 3-4 cm in length are white and open in spring. |
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