Fritillaria Uva Vulpis

Fox's Grape Fritillary

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A Robust Naturalizer
Dusty plum-purple petals with yellow tips cradle yellow inner petals. The pendulous flowers are complemented by bluish-green foliage blades. The foliage scampers upwards hugging the flower stems to mingle with the nodding blossoms. Fritillaria Uva Vulpis will return each year in greater numbers.

Code BFRUV

Patent

Plant Type Bulbs

Species

Height Short 14"

Spacing Plant 6-8" apart

Bloom Time Mid-Spring to Late Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 5-9

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Bags of 25

Special Features

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

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

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