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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8a
Plant Height: 4 to 8 inches (10-20cm)
Plant Spread: 4 to 8 inches (10-20cm)
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Bulb
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Other: Scale bulblet propagation

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Common names
  • Fritillary
  • Fritillaria
  • Michael's Flower

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Date: 2014-04-09
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Date: 2012-10-12
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Date: 2015-03-31
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Date: 2016-04-14
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Date: 2017-11-14

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