Fritillaria imperialis
CROWN IMPERIAL
Liliaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 7-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, SW Asia-Middle East, Himalayas

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Fritillaria imperialis
CROWN IMPERIAL
Liliaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 7-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in orange, yellow or red

Flowering Time: early summer

Leaves: unpleasant aroma


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & oriental designs

Uses: border, mass planting, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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