Fritillaria — 29 species
Botanical species in the genus Fritillaria recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Fritillaria affinis
Fritillaria affinis
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria affinis is a plant of mediterranean-type climates, with most rain in the winter and early spring whilst the summers are hot and dry; it is found at low to medium elevations. A woodland plant, preferring light soils. It is best grown in a well-drained sandy woodland soil, and strongly dislikes summer wet.
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Fritillaria anhuiensis
Fritillaria anhuiensis
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria anhuiensis is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. Grows best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a position under the protective shade of shrubs or deciduous trees.
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Fritillaria atropurpurea
Fritillaria atropurpurea
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria atropurpurea. is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in areas with cold winters and warm, dry summers. The plants are usually covered with snow in winter, with much of the moisture required for growth coming from the melt water. A woodland plant, preferring light soils, it is a difficult plant to grow unless similar conditions to its natural habitat can be provided.
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Fritillaria camschatcensis
Fritillaria camschatcensis
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria camschatcensis is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. The dormant bulb is very cold-hardy and has withstood soil temperatures down to -20°c, though the embryonic flower shoot will be damaged at temperatures around -15°c.
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Fritillaria cirrhosa
Fritillaria cirrhosa
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria cirrhosa is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. Succeeds in a well-drained loamy soil.
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Fritillaria collina
Fritillaria collina
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria collina is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in areas with cold winters and warm, dry summers. The plants are usually covered with snow in winter, with much of the moisture required for growth coming from the melt water. This is a difficult plant to grow unless similar conditions to its natural habitat can be provided.
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Fritillaria crassicaulis
Fritillaria crassicaulis
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria crassicaulis. is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. Grows best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a position under the protective shade of shrubs or deciduous trees.
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Fritillaria davidii
Fritillaria davidii
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria davidii. is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer monsoon rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. Grows best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a position under the protective shade of shrubs or deciduous trees.
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Fritillaria delavayi
Fritillaria delavayi
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria delavayi. is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. Grows best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a position under the protective shade of shrubs or deciduous trees.
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Fritillaria ebeiensis
Fritillaria ebeiensis
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria ebeiensis is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. Grows best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a position under the protective shade of shrubs or deciduous trees.
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Fritillaria imperialis
Fritillaria imperialis
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria imperialis is a very hardy plant and the bulbs will withstand soil temperatures down to at least -10°c. Easily grown in a moderately fertile soil. Prefers a heavy soil without any disturbance, not even hoeing.
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Fritillaria karelinii
Fritillaria karelinii
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria karelinii is a plant of semi desert regions growing in inland sites with cold dry winters, some snowfall, spring snowmelt, and then very dry summers. This is a difficult plant to grow unless similar conditions to its natural habitat can be provided.
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Fritillaria maximowiczii
Fritillaria maximowiczii
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria maximowiczii is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. The plant is likely to grow best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a position under the protective shade of shrubs or deciduous trees.
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Fritillaria meleagris
Fritillaria meleagris
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria meleagris is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -30°c. An easily grown plant, it prefers a moist non-acid soil and a sunny position. Succeeds in any soil, preferring a light soil with plenty of humus.
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Fritillaria monantha
Fritillaria monantha
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria monantha is a plant of semi desert regions growing in inland sites with cold dry winters, some snowfall, spring snowmelt, and then very dry summers. This is a difficult plant to grow unless similar conditions to its natural habitat can be provided.
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Fritillaria pallidiflora
Fritillaria pallidiflora
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria pallidiflora is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in areas with cold winters and warm, dry summers. The plants are usually covered with snow in winter, with much of the moisture required for growth coming from the melt water. One of the best species in this genus for growing outdoors in Britain, it is easily grown in a moderately fertile well-drained soil so long as it is not allowed to dry out.
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Fritillaria przewalskii
Fritillaria przewalskii
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria przewalskiiis a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. The plant is likely to grow best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a position under the protective shade of shrubs or deciduous trees.
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Fritillaria pudica
Fritillaria pudica
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria pudicais a plant of the temperate zone, growing in areas with cold winters and warm, dry summers. The plants are usually covered with snow in winter, with much of the moisture required for growth coming from the melt water. This is a difficult plant to grow unless similar conditions to its natural habitat can be provided.
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Fritillaria sewerzowii
Fritillaria sewerzowii
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria sewerzowiiis a plant of the temperate zone, growing in areas with cold winters and warm, dry summers. The plants are usually covered with snow in winter, with much of the moisture required for growth coming from the melt water. This is a difficult plant to grow unless similar conditions to its natural habitat can be provided.
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Fritillaria sichuanica
Fritillaria sichuanica
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria sichuanicais a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. Grows best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a position under the protective shade of shrubs or deciduous trees.
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Fritillaria sinica
Fritillaria sinica
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria sinicais a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. Grows best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a position under the protective shade of shrubs or deciduous trees.
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Fritillaria taipaiensis
Fritillaria taipaiensis
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria taipaiensisis a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. Grows best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a position under the protective shade of shrubs or deciduous trees.
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Fritillaria thunbergii
Fritillaria thunbergii
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria thunbergii is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in areas with cold winters and warm, dry summers. The plants are usually covered with snow in winter, with much of the moisture required for growth coming from the melt water. The dormant bulbs are fairly hardy and will withstand soil temperatures down to at least -5°c.
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Fritillaria tortifolia
Fritillaria tortifolia
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria tortifolia is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in areas with cold winters and warm, dry summers. The plants are usually covered with snow in winter, with much of the moisture required for growth coming from the melt water. This is a difficult plant to grow unless similar conditions to its natural habitat can be provided.
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Fritillaria unibracteata
Fritillaria unibracteata
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria unibracteata is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. Grows best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a position under the protective shade of shrubs or deciduous trees.
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Fritillaria usuriensis
Fritillaria usuriensis
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria usuriensis is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. Grows best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a position under the protective shade of shrubs or deciduous trees.
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Fritillaria verticillata
Fritillaria verticillata
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria verticillata is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in areas with cold winters and warm, dry summers. The plants are usually covered with snow in winter, with much of the moisture required for growth coming from the melt water. This is a difficult plant to grow unless similar conditions to its natural habitat can be provided.
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Fritillaria yuminensis
Fritillaria yuminensis
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria yuminensis is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in areas with cold winters and warm, dry summers. The plants are usually covered with snow in winter, with much of the moisture required for growth coming from the melt water. This is a difficult plant to grow unless similar conditions to its natural habitat can be provided.
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Fritillaria yuzhongensis
Fritillaria yuzhongensis
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Fritillaria yuzhongensis is a plant of the temperate zone, growing in an area with cool summers and summer rainfall plus dry winters that can be cool or cold. Plants dislike high winter rainfall. Grows best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a position under the protective shade of shrubs or deciduous trees.
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