Fritillaria — 29 species

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

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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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