Thunberg Fritillary, Zhe Bei Mu
Naturalized in Japan and parts of China, Fritillaria thunbergii (Thunberg Fritillary) is a graceful bulbous perennial forming a clump of tall slender stems with whorls of narrow leaves. The upper leaves form tendrils that will twine around any suitable support. In mid to late spring, lax racemes of nodding, bell-shaped, creamy-yellow flowers, 1 in. long (2.5 cm), adorned with purple or purplish brown spots or squares are borne in the upper axils and stem tips. Widely cultivated, this Fritillaria species has been grown commercially as a medicine in China for 700 years. The bulbs are used to treat coughs and other respiratory problems. Thunberg Fritillary is easily grown in partially shaded sites, such as under deciduous shrubs or small trees where it will colonize readily.
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Fritillaria thunbergii (Thunberg Fritillary) do I need for my garden?
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