East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Soil
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Snake's head fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris, always attracts attention. No other members of the Fritillaria genus can match this native wildflower for the bizarre and unmistakable colouring of its bell-shaped flowers. These come in various shades of purple and occasionally white, always with a pronounced checked pattern all over. Plants are extremely hardy and trouble-free, and are ideal for growing in a variety of situations including containers, sunny spring borders and in wildflower meadows or areas of long grass. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Fritillaria meleagris in free-draining soil in light shade. Allow foliage to die down completely after flowering.
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Fritillaria ‘Meleagris’ and wildlife
Fritillaria ‘Meleagris’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Fritillaria ‘Meleagris’ poisonous?
Fritillaria ‘Meleagris’ has no toxic effects reported.
