Snake's Head Fritillary, Guinea Hen Flower, Checkered Lily, Checker Lily, Widow's Wail, Weeping Widow
Native to Europe, where its bulbs usually enjoy very moist locations, Fritillaria meleagris (Checkered Lily) grows up to 14-16 in. tall (35-40 cm) in a beautiful display of checkered, pendant, bell-shaped flowers atop slender stems. Flower color varies from reddish-brown to purple or white. The delicate flowers are complimented by lance-shaped, grass-like bluish-green leaves. Not bright or showy, this unusual spring flower invites a further look!
| 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 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Fritillaria |
| Common names | Fritillaria |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| 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 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Fritillaria |
| Common names | Fritillaria |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Fritillaria meleagris (Checkered Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Fritillaria meleagris (Checkered Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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