Fritillaria uva-vulpis
Shiny green leaves with numerous bellshaped green and purple flowers with a yellow rim. Very easy to grow.
The genus
This genus is generally found in the Mediterranean, West of Asia and California on stony hillsides with moisture retentive clays at higher altitudes. Bulbs have very little tunic and can dry out easily. Very light humidity during summer dormancy can be beneficial. Flowers are usually pendulous.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Liliaceae
- Native to :E Turquie, N Iran
- Native climate :continental
- Colour :Yellow, Purple, Green
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :half-shade, full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
Growing cycle
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Planting :September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-1), November (sem. 3-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :April (sem. 1-4)