Fritillaria meleagris
snake's head fritillary
- Bulbous plant
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 20-30 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Silvery-grey foliage
The well-known kivite egg, likes a slightly moister place, nice to let it naturalize.
Garden use
Growth
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - May |
| Flower colour | Violet |
| Leaf colour | Grey-green |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moist |
| Soil | Normal |
| Soil fertility | High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Fritillaria meleagris |
|---|---|
| Genus | Fritillaria |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Common names |
NL: kievitseitje EN: snake's head fritillary |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Origin | Europe |
