Fritillaria michailovskyi (Michael’s Flower)
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.
- 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.
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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 | Fritillaria |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
| Height | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
| Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
| Spacing | 3" (7cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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 | Fritillaria |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
| Height | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
| Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
| Spacing | 3" (7cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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