Fritillaria persica (Persian Fritillary or Snake Lily.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Fritillaria |
| Species | persica |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Origin | Turkey, Iran, West Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -26 -(-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -15 - 20 |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Leaf Description | The lanceolate leaves are a dull, light blue-green-grey colour. |
| Flower Description | It 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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