Fritillaria Meleagris Mixed

BFRME Checkered Lily
$9.95 Bags of 15
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Delightfully Charming
Mixed colors of Fritillaria meleagris carry a very unusual white and burgundy checkered pattern on the bell-shaped blooms. Long lived and naturalizes well.

Minus icon Plant Type Bulbs

Minus icon Height Short 8"

Minus icon Spacing Plant 3-4" apart

Minus icon Bloom Time Mid-Spring to Late Spring

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 15

Special Features

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Bulbs for Naturalizing
  • For a Slope or Bank
  • Shade Tolerant

Botanical Name

Fritillaria 'Meleagris Mixed'

Fritillaria General Information

They are native to damp meadows and woodlands in Europe, so they need partial shade and abundant moisture. Also called Snake's Head, has distinctive snakes-skin markings.

Fritillaria Plant Care

Plant 3-4" apart and 4" deep.

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our accent annuals and bulbs to reach you in good condition and come up. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

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
  • Zone 8,9, 10: Early April

Fall-Planted Bulbs

  • 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

Holiday Bulbs

  • Early November through mid December