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Fritillary: Fritillaria purdyi Tinkerbell

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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

Plant typebulb
Hardiness zones4 to 8
Lightfull-sun
Height5 in. to 7 in.
Habitupright
Bloom timespring
Flower colorchartreuse
Bloom size1.5 in. to 1.5 in.
Foliage colorblue-green

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:

  • Attractive Flowers
  • Attractive Foliage
  • Native

garden uses:

  • Flowerbed borders

other uses:

    combine with:

    golden moneywort ( 'Aurea'), windflower or many of the species tulips.

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