CHECKERED LILY
Fritillaria meleagris
SKU: 145-010
Description
A very distinct perennial, the Checkered Lily is aptly named for it's vivid checkered patterning! This perennial blooms in spring on tall stems. Plants are hardy, and gently multiply each year to form colonies. Can be used for naturalizing.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Height: 2 feet, 60 cm
Location: Sun or part sun
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 10 (previously 5), or order bulk packs
Availability: If these seeds are showing out of stock, we strongly recommend joining our wait list, as these seeds have a very shorty viability window, and this helps ensure you get the freshest seeds possible! If they are available, they will only be available for a short time.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
Description
A very distinct perennial, the Checkered Lily is aptly named for it's vivid checkered patterning! This perennial blooms in spring on tall stems. Plants are hardy, and gently multiply each year to form colonies. Can be used for naturalizing.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Height: 2 feet, 60 cm
Location: Sun or part sun
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 10 (previously 5), or order bulk packs
Availability: If these seeds are showing out of stock, we strongly recommend joining our wait list, as these seeds have a very shorty viability window, and this helps ensure you get the freshest seeds possible! If they are available, they will only be available for a short time.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
