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Fritillariacaucasica

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Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Fritillaria (frit-il-AR-ee-uh)
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Species
caucasica (kaw-KAS-ee-kuh)
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Synonym
Fritillaria lucida
Fritillaria parviflora
Fritillaria tulipifolia
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Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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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)
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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