Michael’s Flower, Michailovski Fritillary
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.
| 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 | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| 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 | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Fritillaria michailovskyi (Michael’s Flower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Fritillaria michailovskyi (Michael’s Flower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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