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Planted at Mount Vernon

Planted at Mount Vernon Upper Garden

  • Upper Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

    5 5 6 6b 7 7b 8 8b USDA basemap

    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

    map legend 5 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b

    This tall spring bulb is crowned by a spike of maroon flowers above gray-green foliage and makes a striking addition to the spring garden. The bulb itself is strongly odoriferous which prevents the depredations of rodents.

    Latin Name

    Fritillaria persica


    Family

    Liliaceae


    Also Known As

    Persian Lily


    Type of Plant

    Bulbs Bulbs

    Bloom Season

    May - June


    Seasons

    Spring Spring

    Specifications

    Max height Max Height: 3'
    Max spread Max Spread: 1.5'

    Uses

  • Flower Border

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun
    Part Sun Part Sun

    Tolerances

  • Black Walnut
  • Deer

  • Toxicity

    Do not ingest Do not ingest

    Colors


    Native Range

    Middle East


    History

    Introduced to English gardens in the 16th century, Persian lilies emigrated to the colonies by the end of the 18th century.


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