Fritillaria hermonis ssp. amana
Fritillaria hermonis ssp. amana has unusual and sophisticated yellow green bells etched in red at the edges.
Fritillaria hermonis ssp. amana has bell-shaped blooms in an unusual and sophisticated yellow green with edges etched in red. Treat this one as an alpine, rock garden or pot plant and a gem to be appreciated up close. Prefers a well drained site, ideal for a rockery or raised bed. The name Fritillaria is derived from the Latin term for dice box, and probably refers to the checkered pattern of the flowers of species such as this one.
Common Name: Fritillary - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Liliaceae (The Lily Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-8
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Sun
Height: 4-8"
Width: under 4"
Primary Bloom Colour: Green
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Deciduous shade and limestone scree. Turkey, Syria and Lebanon
Award:
Geographical Origin: Southwest Asia and Asia Minor
