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Snake's head fritillary - 20 seeds

Fritillaria meleagris

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Known as "snake’s head fritillary" or "chequered lily", this bulb from the lily family produces bell-shaped flowers with a distinctive checkered pattern in shades of purple.

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Fritillaria meleagris, commonly known as "snake’s head fritillary" or "checkered lily", is an elegant bulbous plant from the lily family (Liliaceae). It is characterized by its delicate bell-shaped flowers, which hang singly at the end of slender stems and feature a distinctive checkered pattern in shades of purple, violet, or even white.

Native to wet meadows and woodland areas of Europe, it blooms in spring and typically reaches a height of 20 to 30 cm. It is ideal for naturalized gardens, flower meadows, and semi-shaded areas with cool, well-drained soils. It is recommended to plant it in areas that receive some partial shade, preferably in moist but well-aerated soils, such as along path edges, under deciduous trees, or in gardens with a more rustic aesthetic.

It is an excellent choice for creating natural-looking environments in gardens that mimic its native habitat. It can also be grown in groups to achieve a visually striking effect, combined with other spring-flowering species.

In addition to its extraordinary beauty, it adds a wild and nostalgic touch to any green space, making it highly valued by botanical garden enthusiasts and bulb collectors.

  • Reference
    Fritillaria meleagris
  • In stock
    2 Items
  • Condition
    New

  • Family
    Liliaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Partial shade
    Sunny
  • Watering
    Medium
  • Frost resistance
    High
  • Planting time
    April
    March
    May
    November
    October
    September
  • Flowering period
    April
    March
    May
  • Fragrance
    Yes (plant)
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
  • Lifecycle
    Perennial
  • Flower color
    Purple
  • Foliage
    Deciduous
  • Spacing
    15-20 cm
  • Height
    15-30 cm
  • Native seeds
    Yes
  • Biodiversity
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Requires stratification
  • Stock origin
    AmongSeeds warehouse

Accepted name
Fritillaria meleagris
Family
Liliaceae
Genus
Fritillaria

Botanical synonyms

  • Fritillaria contorta
  • Fritillaria graminifolia
  • Fritillaria lutea
  • Fritillaria major
  • Fritillaria meleagris subsp. meleagris
  • Fritillaria meleagris var. contorta
  • Fritillaria montana
  • Fritillaria pallida
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  • Fritillaria praecox
  • Fritillaria tesselata
  • Fritillaria tesselata var. alba
  • Fritillaria tesselata var. lutea
  • Fritillaria tesselata var. multiflora
  • Fritillaria tesselata var. serotina
  • Lilium meleagris

Taxonomy: World Flora Online CC0 1.0

Planting time

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Recommended sowing Out of season

Flowering period

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Data sheet

  • Family
    Liliaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Partial shade, Sunny
  • Watering
    Medium
  • Frost resistance
    High
  • Fragrance
    Yes (plant)
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    4 5 6 7 8
  • Lifecycle
    Perennial
  • Flower color
    Purple
  • Foliage
    Deciduous
  • Spacing
    15-20 cm
  • Height
    15-30 cm
  • Native seeds
    Yes
  • Biodiversity
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Requires stratification
  • Stock origin
    AmongSeeds warehouse
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