Fritillaria acmopetala

BFRAC Pointed Petal Fritillary

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Heirloom Selection
Nodding pendant bell-shaped flowers, like tiny fairy hats, flaunt alternating petals in shades of soft olive green and burgundy. Pointed petal tips curl back and flare slightly at the bottom. The dangling flowers will start out almost entirely green but with age will sport their bicolor stripes. Fritillaria acmopetala is an heirloom choice dating back to 1874.

Minus icon Plant Type Bulbs

Minus icon Height Medium 20"

Minus icon Spacing Plant 6-8" apart

Minus icon Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Summer

Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Minus icon Growing Zones 5-9

Minus icon Soil Type Normal

Minus icon Water Needs Medium

Minus icon Sold In Bags of 10

Special Features

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Bulbs for Naturalizing
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • For a Slope or Bank
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant

Botanical Name

Fritillaria 'acmopetala'

Fritillaria General Information

A delight in practically any setting, and their unusual shape draws the eye to them. The bulbs have a faint odor which helps in keeping voles out of the garden.

Fritillaria Plant Care

Plant 6-8" apart and 6" deep. Give them sun and a well-drained soil that stays dry in the summer.

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Spring-Planted Accent Annuals

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
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  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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  • Early November through mid December

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