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Common
name: Snake's Head Fritillary or Guinea Hen Flower
Latin name: Fritillaria meleagris
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Native
to: England & Russia
Zone: 3 - 8
Winter hardy: Yes
Water depth: Bog plant
Flowers: Yes, Late spring - Summer
Height: 12"
Spread: 6"
Pests: Rare
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Pictured: Fritillaria
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Photo:
Missouri Botanic Gardens |
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information: "Snake's Head Fritillary"
is also know as the "Checkered Lily" because of the
checker board pattern on it's Lily like flowers. Fritillaria
melagris produces bell shaped, purplish, pinkish-purple or white
flowers with purple-pink checkering. "Snake's Head" will
perform best during the cooler months. Plant in full sun to
partial shade in fertile boggy or moist soils.
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