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Fritillary (Fritillaria michailovskyi): Nodding Purple-Brown and Yellow Bells

Overview

Fritillaria michailovskyi is a charming species fritillary with nodding, bell-shaped flowers in deep purple-brown edged with yellow. Native to mountainous regions, it thrives in well-drained, rocky soils.

Taxonomy

Family:	Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Fritillaria (frit-il-AR-ee-uh)
Species:	michailovskyi

Culture

Plant bulbs in autumn in gritty, well-drained soil. Full sun to part shade. Protect from excessive winter wet.

Bulbs: Vancouveria hexandra: White Inside-Out Flower – Delicate White Flowers on Wiry Stems; Chihuahua Flower (Tacitus bellus): A Charming Succulent; Checkered Lily (Fritillaria meleagris): Exquisite Snake's Head Blooms; Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis): Majestic Spring Sentinel; Variegated Pineapple Lily (Eucomis bicolor): Striped Leaves & Pineapple Blooms; Harlequin Flower (Sparaxis tricolor): Tricolor Star Blooms; Spring Snowflake (Leucojum vernum): Early White Bells with Green Tips; Fox's Grape Fritillary (Fritillaria uva-vulpis): Subtle Purple-Brown Bells; Persian Fritillary (Fritillaria persica); Arabian Star Flower (Ornithogalum arabicum): White Star Clusters

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