Fritillaria Species, Striped Abobe Lily

Fritillariastriata

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Fritillaria (frit-il-AR-ee-uh)
Species
striata (stree-AH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Herbaceous
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Silver/Gray
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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Palmyra, IL (Zone 5b) | December 2006 | neutral

Native from southern California.Rare,Treatened or endangered The flowers, usually 3 to 5 per stem, are pendent, white with stippled strip...Read More

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