Fritillaria uva vulpis (Fox's Grape Fritillary)


Botanical Information

FamilyLiliaceae
GenusFritillaria
Speciesuva vulpis
CategoryBulbs, Perennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a - 9b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)- 15 - (-10)
Temperature (°F)5 - 14
Height10 - 50 cm
Spread10 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

ShapeColumnar and upright.
PropagationSeed and division of mature clumps..
CultivationFull sun. Well-drained soils with the pH of acidic, alkaline and neutral. Prefers loam, chalk and sand.
PestsProne to slugs and lily beetle.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionLance-shaped or linear leaves.
Flower DescriptionSmall, 7, downward facing, bell-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers and 5 - 9 cm long.
Colour DescriptionFlowers are dark purplish-brown on the outer surface and a bright yellow on the inner.

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