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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

Planting time

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Recommended sowing Out of season

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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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