Black Lily, Black Sarana, Chocolate Lily, Kamchatka Fritillary, Wild Rice, Northern Rice Root
An exceptional species, Fritillaria camschatcensis (Chocolate Lily) is a showy bulbous perennial with sturdy stems clothed in lance-shaped, glossy deep-green leaves mostly arranged in whorls down the stem. In spring to midsummer, up to 8 large, nodding, deep blackish-purple flowers, sometimes streaked or spotted with yellow, are borne at the stem tips. The flowers are pollinated by flies, which are attracted by the somewhat offensive odor of the plant. This Fritillaria species ranges from Asia (Japan) to Alaska, Yukon Territory, British Columbia, and south to portions of western Washington and Oregon. Easy to grow, vigorous and hardy, Chocolate Lily is very showy and makes a spectacular sight in gardens. It is perfect for a slightly shaded, damp to seasonally wet, humus-rich soil. Once established, it tends to spread in the garden but is not invasive.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Fritillaria |
| Common names | Fritillaria, Black Lily, Wild Rice |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
| Depth |
2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Oregon, Washington |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Fritillaria |
| Common names | Fritillaria, Black Lily, Wild Rice |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
| Depth |
2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Oregon, Washington |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Fritillaria camschatcensis (Chocolate Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Fritillaria camschatcensis (Chocolate Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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