Fritillaria meleagris
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Fritillaria meleagris

frittillary
Guinea hen flower

  family liliaceae 
  genus fritillaria 

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Identification
Genus  Fritillaria Species  meleagris Variety  Cultivar  Common names  frittillary   Guinea hen flower Family  LILIACEAE Specimen number  S11561 Data source  HtZn p116;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  1' 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  Fritillaria meleagris can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. Frittillary (also known as Guinea hen flower) needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this plant is one that is sandy. It prefers dry soils. This species tolerates occasional 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  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    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  Fritillaria meleagris is typically propagated using its bulbs.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Fritillaria meleagris is a seasonal bulb. Flowers: Frittillary (locally known in some parts as Guinea hen flower) has an interesting checkerlike pattern of nodding strawberry shaped flowers. Flowers begin in March and don't stop until May. Flowers are often found in such colors as red, purple or white, with an accent in white.

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