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| Identification |
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Genus
Fritillaria
Species
imperialis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
crown imperial
Family
LILIACEAE
Specimen number
S11562
Data source
HtZn p116;MedPl p211;Frgnt p264;Xeri p307
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Seasonal bulb
Life span
1 - 3 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Fritillaria imperialis have a mildly rank smelling aroma. Crown imperial can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this species is one that is sandy. It needs soil that is dry. This plant can survive short periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
expectorant
galactagogue
Medicinal parts
Bulbs
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
It is very toxic
Medicinal notes
Fritillaria imperialis is thought to have beneficial uses as either an expectorant or a galactagogue. Crown imperial is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the bulbs. It is very toxic.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
musk scented blossoms. skunk odor
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Rank
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Bulb
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Fritillaria imperialis can be achieved using its bulbs.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Fritillaria imperialis is a seasonal bulb. Flowers: Crown imperial has heavy arrangement of blossoms hanging like bells on stiff stalks. Blossoms appear in March and continue through May. Flowers are often found in such colors as orange, red or yellow.
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