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Minus icon Plant Type Bulbs
Minus icon Height Medium 30"
Minus icon Spacing Plant 12" apart
Minus icon Bloom Time Mid-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 1
Fritillaria persica 'Persica'
Fritilaria persica, native to rocky slopes, are noted for producing attractive plum purple to gray green flowers in spring. Each flower cluster contains dozens of nodding, bell-shaped florets atop a sturdy, upright stem with lance-shaped, often twisted, gray-green leaves. Their distinct faint odor has a natural advantage in keeping keep voles and other digging pests away.
Plant 6" deep and 9-12" apart in the fall, laying them on their side to prevent water from collecting in the stem hole and causing rot. Best grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil. Perform best in full sun in the north but appreciate some light afternoon shade in hot summer areas. Foliage dies back by early summer as the bulbs go dormant at which point they require less soil moisture. Can benefit from a winter mulch. Handle the bulbs gently and wear gloves when planting, as they are fragile and may cause skin irritation. Once planted, leave the bulbs undisturbed, as they dislike being moved and can naturalize over time.
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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.
