Snakes Head Fritillary. A native bulbous perennial with narrow grey-green leaves, in spring charming pendent, bell-shaped, pinkish purple flowers with dark purple veining. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy.
Fritillaria meleagris
A native bulbous perennial with narrow grey-green leaves, in spring charming pendent, bell-shaped, pinkish purple flowers with dark purple veining.
Additional information
| Generic | Fritillaria |
|---|---|
| Species | meleagris |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Snakes Head Fritillary |
| Flower Colour | purple, pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 8cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Meadow, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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