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Fritillaria persica


Persian Fritillary or Snake Lily.




Origin:  Turkey, Iran, West Asia.
Family
Liliaceae
Genus
Fritillaria
Species
persica
Category
Bulbs, Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-26 -(-7)
Temperature (°F)
-15 - 20
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
Growth
Fast
Leaf Description
The lanceolate leaves are a dull, light blue-green-grey colour.
Flower Description
It flowers in spring and ranges from deep purple to greenish brown in colour with up to 30, conical, narrow, bell-shaped, flowers, up to 2 cm long on 75 cm flower spikes.
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