Fritillaria Species, Checker Lily, Chocolate Lily, Mission Bells
Fritillariaaffinis

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Fritillaria (frit-il-AR-ee-uh)
Species: affinis (uh-FEE-niss)

Synonym:Lilium affine

Category
Bulbs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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