Fritillaria uva-vulpis

Previously known as F. assyriaca, this 1874 heirloom has irresistible maroon flowers with bronze-gold interiors, tiny black veins and glaucous foliage. This deer- and rodent-resistant robust naturalizer is native to the western Himalayas and Asia Minor, and prefers rich, well-draining neutral pH soil and a bit of light shade or dappled sunlight. You’ll need about nine bulbs per square foot. Bulb size: 7 cm/up. Full to partial sunlight. Bloom time in horticultural zone 5: April/May. Plant 5" to 6" deep and 5" to 6" apart. HZ: 5-8. Height: 14".

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