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A. Flowering Characteristics
Fritillaria meleagris flowers in mid-spring (April/May)
for 2-3 weeks. Plants are 8-10 inches tall.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: Europe
2. Common names: Chequered Lily, Guinea, Hen Flower,
Snakeshead Lily
3. Geophyte organ: Non-tunicated bulb
4. Hardiness type: Hardy II - Injured at temperatures
below 14 degrees F (-10C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and
development requirements: Reproduces slowly by
offsets and requires a warm (60 to 70F) - cool
(28 to 32F) - warm (50 to 60F) annual thermoperiodic
cycle.
6. Primary uses: Beds, rock gardens, ground covers,
and woodland gardens.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: 5/16, 6/up cm, in circumference.
2. Planting density: 0-2 inches apart, 40-80 per
sq. ft.
3. Planting depth: 5 inches to base of bulb.
4. Planting time: Fall
5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic
Zones 3 to 4 with mulch, 5 to 7 without mulch.
6. Light requirements: Full sunlight to PM only
or AM only sunlight.
7. Moisture: Should be planted in an area that
retains moisture throughout the year.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported.
D. Companion Plants:
Arabis, Campanula, Centaurea dealbata, Coreopsis,
Dianthus, Digitalis, Hemerocallis, Rhododendron
spp. (deciduous and evergreen), Cotoneaster, Berberis,
Acer palmatum, Deutzia gracilis, Weigela.
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