Fritillaria pallidiflora (Siberian Fritillary)
Botanical Information
| Family | Liliacaea |
| Genus | Fritillaria |
| Species | pallidiflora |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Origin | Eastern Siberia and north-west China. |
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 | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Bulbous herbaceous perennials. |
| ID Characteristic | Lance-shaped leaves topped with 1-5 nodding greenish-yellow flowers. |
| Landscape | Flower borders and informal rock gardens. |
| Propagation | By seed, sown in pots. Seeds need winter cold for germination in spring. |
| Cultivation | Prefers partial shade in rich, moist but well drained soils. |
| Pests | Slugs and lily beetle. |
| Notable Specimens | The Mac Cuddy Botanic Garden, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Flower Description | Large, 5 cm long, ivory-yellow bell-like flowers that turn down, from 12-15 on a single stem. |
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