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checker lily
Fritillaria affinis
perennial⛅ part shade💧 low water
A delicate spring-blooming bulb native to the Pacific Northwest, featuring nodding checkered bell-shaped flowers in purple and yellow. It thrives in dry conditions after blooming and naturalizes well in woodland gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6b to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington)
Native to: Oregon, Washington
Function & Care
wildlife benefitpollinator nectary
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation