Fritillaria persica
Robust plant found naturally in southern europe, so it appreciates a sunny spot in well drained dry soil. Handsome twisted grey leaves produce spikes of deep purple almost black flowers. Been cultivated in gardens for over 400 years, so it must be pretty good!
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- Aspect: East-facing, South-facing
- Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
- Family: Liliaceae
- Flower Colour : Black , Purple
- Flower Season: Spring
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Habit : Columnar / Upright
- Hardiness : H4 (Hardy through most of the UK) -10 to -5C
- Moisture: Well-drained
- pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Season of Interest : Spring
- Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Height & Width: 80cm x 45cm
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Robust plant found naturally in southern europe, so it appreciates a sunny spot in well drained dry soil. Handsome twisted grey leaves produce spikes of deep purple almost black flowers. Been cultivated in gardens for over 400 years, so it must be pretty good!
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