Fritillaria meleagris var. unicolor subvar. alba (White-flowered Snake's Head Fritillary)


Botanical Information

FamilyLiliaceae
GenusFritillaria
Speciesmeleagris
Varietyunicolor subvar. alba
CategoryBulbs, Perennials
OriginSouthern England to Northern Balkans, Romania, Western Russia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 to -10
Temperature (°F)5 - 14
Height10 - 50 cm
Spread10 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionBulbous herbaceous perennials.
ID CharacteristicGreen leaves with linear-lanceolate and with solitary or paired nodding bell-shaped flowers.
LandscapeBanks, slopes and underplanting.
PropagationSeeds sown in container in a cold frame or by division.
CultivationBest grown in humus-rich, well drained soil.
PestsSusceptible to damage by slugs and lily beetle.
Leaf DescriptionLinear-lanceolate, grey-green leaves.
Flower DescriptionSolitary or paired, nodding, bell-shaped flowers 3-4 cm in length are white and open in spring.

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