Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria Meleagroides) is a perennial bulb in the Liliaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Fritillaria meleagroides is a perennial bulbous plant with distinctive nodding, bell-shaped flowers, typically marked with a checkered pattern in shades of purple or sometimes white.

Snake's Head Fritillary

Snake's Head Fritillary

Fritillaria Meleagroides

Fritillaria meleagroides is a perennial bulbous plant with distinctive nodding, bell-shaped flowers, typically marked with a checkered pattern in shades of purple or sometimes white.

Quick Facts

Type
bulb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-8

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, naturalizing

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Snake's Head Fritillary

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Expert Care Tips

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Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Liliaceae
Genus:Fritillaria