Fritillaria verticillata
Native to the mountains of central Asia, Fritillaria verticillata is a charming bulbous perennial boasting a loose spike of up to 15 large, nodding, bell-shaped, white flowers, up to 1.5 in. (4 cm) long, checkered green or brown. Blooming in mid to late spring, their flowering stem is clothed in verticillate leaves which twist and curl to attach the plant to nearby vegetation. Tall and elegant, this Fritillaria species is most attractive with its bells and linear foliage and makes a fine addition to the rock garden.
- Grows up to 3 ft. tall (90 cm).
- Plant in fall in partial shade in moist but well-drained soil for best results.
- Charming in groupings in containers or rock gardens.
- Deer and rabbit resistant.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6
– 8 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Fritillaria |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
| Spacing | 5" (12cm) |
| Depth | 5" (12cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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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 | 6
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6
– 8 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Fritillaria |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
| Spacing | 5" (12cm) |
| Depth | 5" (12cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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