Dave's Garden Daily Plant

Checkered Lily
(Fritillaria meleagris)

Type of plant: Bulbs
Bloom color: Pink, Purple, White/Near White
Bloom time of year: Late Winter/Early Spring, Mid Spring
Sun requirements: Sun to Partial Shade
Cold hardiness: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Photo by Baa.

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Dave's Garden Daily Plant

Checkered Lily (Fritillaria meleagris)

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Arlington, VA

Checkered Lily
(Fritillaria meleagris)