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Name: Fritillaria meleagris |
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Name: Guinea Hen Flower, Fritillaria, Snakes Head, Checkered Lily, Sullen Lady, Leper's Bell |
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Description: | A medium size plant bearing 1-2 bell-shaped, pendant flowers per plant. The petals have a checkered pattern. |
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plant
type:
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Bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizoms, etc. |
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Hardiness
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Sunlight:
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full sun to shade |
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Moisture:
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prefers moist |
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Soil
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Native to moist meadows and woods in Europe. |
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Media:
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Temperature:
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Flowers:
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The bell shaped flowers seem rather large for the plant. They are pendant, with a checked pattern on the petals. Color ranges from deep purple to white. A 1999 White Flower Farm catalog describes the flowers as "winsome, charming and unusual" |
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Foliage:
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The narrow leaves are alternate and rather sparse. |
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Dimensions:
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The plant size ranges from 6"-12" tall. Plant 5" deep and 5-10 plants per square foot. |
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Maintenance:
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Propagation:
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bulbs |
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Origin & History:
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The species name meleagris is taken from the Greek word for Guinea Hen. A heirloom bulb in cultivation since 1572. Native to moist meadows and woods in Europe. |
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Notes
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References: #57-Spring Flowering Bulbs, #59-Naturalizing Bulbs, #60-The American Gardeners World of Bulbs |
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