Fritillaria persica (Persian Fritillary or Snake Lily.)


Botanical Information

FamilyLiliaceae
GenusFritillaria
Speciespersica
CategoryBulbs, Perennials
OriginTurkey, Iran, West Asia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-26 -(-7)
Temperature (°F)-15 - 20
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

Leaf DescriptionThe lanceolate leaves are a dull, light blue-green-grey colour.
Flower DescriptionIt flowers in spring and ranges from deep purple to greenish brown in colour with up to 30, conical, narrow, bell-shaped, flowers, up to 2 cm long on 75 cm flower spikes.

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