Crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)
Family: Liliaceae
This lily is native to southern Eurasia but is cultivated worldwide. It bears striking, tall stalks of bell-shaped flowers in the late spring or early summer. Several cultivars are available with different flower colors, including shades of red, orange, and yellow. The flowers have an unpleasant odor, making them inappropriate for cut flowers or for planting in high-traffic areas.
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Tags:
bulb, flower, ornamental, perennial, smelly, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized to large perennial for USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 3' to 4' (90 cm to 1.2 m) tall with a spread of 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-spring through early summer.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.
Size: Reaches 3' to 4' (90 cm to 1.2 m) tall with a spread of 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-spring through early summer.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.