Fritillaria imperialis
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Fritillaria imperialis

crown imperial

  family liliaceae 
  genus fritillaria 

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Identification
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
 
Life cycle
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   
 
Climate
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
 
Garden
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.
 
Special qualities
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   
 
Adverse factors
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   
 
Herbal medicine
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.
 
Traditional uses
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 
 
Cultivation
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 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Propagation of Fritillaria imperialis can be achieved using its bulbs.
 
Herbarium
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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