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Fritillaria michailovskyi (Michael’s Flower)

Michael’s Flower, Michailovski Fritillary

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Fritillaria michailovskyi, Michael’s Flower, Michailovski Fritillary, Spring Bloom, Mid Spring bloom, Late Spring bloom
Fritillaria michailovskyi, Michael’s Flower, Michailovski Fritillary, Spring Bloom, Mid Spring bloom, Late Spring bloom

Native to Northeastern Turkey, Fritillaria michailovskyi (Michael’s Flower) is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 8-10 in. tall (20-25 cm) in a beautiful display of nodding, broadly bell-shaped, deep purplish-brown flowers adorned with bright yellow tips. Borne atop slender stems, the delicate flowers, 1 to 4 per bulb, are complimented by lance-shaped, narrow, gray-green leaves.

  • Blooming occurs in mid to late spring.
  • Specimens that receive what they need often continue to flower year after year in the same location.
  • Plant in fall in a full sun to light shade area in moderately fertile, well-drained soil for best results. Well-drained soils are particularly important.
  • Spectacular in groupings in borders, containers, rock gardens or naturalized areas.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 8
Heat Zones 5 - 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Bulbs, Perennials
Plant Family Liliaceae
Genus Fritillaria
Common names Fritillaria
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Height 8" - 10"
(20cm - 25cm)
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 Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Bees
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 8
Heat Zones 5 - 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Bulbs, Perennials
Plant Family Liliaceae
Genus Fritillaria
Common names Fritillaria
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Height 8" - 10"
(20cm - 25cm)
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 Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Bees
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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Do I Need?
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