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Fritillary: Fritillaria purdyi Tinkerbell
![]() The delicate 'Tinkerbell' is native to Northern California. It has handsome blue-green foliage and bears a solitary, bell-shaped chartreuse bloom in spring, growing to only 7 inches tall. Its native habitats are stony clay screes and pine woodlands. Profile
did you know?Fritillaries grow in diverse habitats in northern temperate regions; there are more than 100 species worldwide. how to sow/plant:Plant in the fall, 6 weeks before frost; set bulbs 5?6 inches deep and 5?6 inches apart in heavy loam or clay soil that dries out almost completely in summer. water and fertilize:In spring when the first shoots emerge and again after the flowers fade, feed with a general-purpose bulb fertilizer, following package directions. Monitor soil moisture during active growth; there is no need to water after foliage dies back. features:
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other uses:combine with:golden moneywort ( 'Aurea'), windflower or many of the species tulips. |
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