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Snake's Head Fritillary

Fritillaria Meleagris

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Overview

Snake's Head Fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris, is a perennial bulb standing at 12-16 inches tall. Renowned for its checkered, bell-shaped blooms in purple or white, it thrives in USDA Zones 4-8. Preferring moist, well-drained soils and partial shade, it's ideal for naturalizing in grassy areas or woodland settings. Blooming in early spring, this low-maintenance plant attracts pollinators while adding a unique patterned display to your garden.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 3–8Type BulbClimate Temperate
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — well-drained soils and partial shade; purple and red and white flowers in the garden, image 83

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
10–12 Inches
Mature width
6–8 Inches

Classification

Type
Bulb
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — it is essential to consider the growing conditions for the Snake's Head Fritillary; bulb for full, image 129
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — This species is also known to attract pollinators, adding ecological value to a landscape design, image 75
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — purple and red and white flowers in the garden
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — scientifically named Fritillaria meleagris
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — Renowned for its checkered, bell-shaped blooms in purple or white, it thrives in USDA Zones 4-8, image 62
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — bulb with purple and red and white blooms; this plant thrives in full to partial sun with well-draining soil
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — at a depth of about 4 inches; they exhibit a checkered pattern in hues of purple, image 53
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — This species is also known to attract pollinators, adding ecological value to a landscape design
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — biodiversity-friendly garden environment
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — This species is also known to attract pollinators, adding ecological value to a landscape design, image 55
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — bulb for full or half; biodiversity-friendly garden environment, image 80
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — Renowned for its checkered, bell-shaped blooms in purple or white, it thrives in USDA Zones 4-8, image 82
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — Snake's Head Fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris, is a perennial bulb standing at 12-16 inches, image 101
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — This species is also known to attract pollinators, adding ecological value to a landscape design, image 115
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — biodiversity-friendly garden environment; gardeners should be aware that while it's resistant to, image 97
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — is a striking and unique perennial that captures attention in any garden; scientifically named, image 127
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — it is essential to consider the growing conditions for the Snake's Head Fritillary; bulb for full, image 109
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — well-drained soils and partial shade; purple and red and white flowers in the garden
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — It is notably suitable for zones 4-8 and is quite resilient to late spring frosts; as well as, image 71
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — bulb with purple and red and white blooms; this plant thrives in full to partial sun with, image 59
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — it's ideal for naturalizing in grassy areas or woodland settings; this low-maintenance plant, image 104
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — it is essential to consider the growing conditions for the Snake's Head Fritillary; bulb for full or half
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — biodiversity-friendly garden environment; gardeners should be aware that while it's resistant to deer browsing
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagris) — It is notably suitable for zones 4-8 and is quite resilient to late spring frosts
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