Persian Lily Fritillaria

Add some alluring drama to your garden with the Persian Lily Fritillaria, an unusual heirloom bulb from the late 1500s. Its tall stature, dramatic spires of midnight-purple, and pendant-like bell-shaped flowers add a majestic vertical element to your garden. Create a stunning display by planting in clusters of 3 or more. They can also be used as unique cut flowers!

3 bulbs- $24.95 

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PLANTING GUIDE

Fritillaria persica

Perennial, Zones 4-8

Bulb Planting Depth: 6-7”

Height: 30”

Spacing: 8" apart or 4 bulbs per square foot

Light Needs: Full sun to light shade

Soil Needs: Average to fertile, well-drained

Bloom Time: Late spring

Uses: Flower beds, rock gardens, cut flowers, borders- on the edges of woods or garden spaces, deer-resistant 

Care: Fritillaria prefers organically rich soil - amend the area with compost before planting. Feed with a granular flower bulb fertilizer at planting time or in the spring when the leaves emerge. Fritillaria does not like to be disturbed, once you have chosen its home it is recommended that you leave it where you plant it. Cut back spent flowers and allow foliage to die back naturally before removing it (4-6 weeks after flowering).