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Fritillaria Bulbs - Persica

It's easy to see why the 'Persian Lily' is the most majestic of them all

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Fritillaria imperialis

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Bulb

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Late Spring

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 48 inches

COLOR

  • Black
  • Purple

Commonly known as Persian lily, Persica Fritillaria make a unique addition to rock gardens, naturalized areas, or sunny garden borders. Bell-shaped plum flowers sit atop stiff stems with gray-green sword shaped leaves standing one to three feet tall. They bloom late spring to early summer, prefer full sun to part shade, and are best planted in groups. The dark spikes of Persica Fritillaria are equally as dramatic against rocks in the garden as they are in clusters amongst a planting of vibrant tulips.

  • • Prefers Full Sun/Partial Shade
  • • Mid to Late Spring Blooming, Effortless to Grow, Deer and Rabbit Resistant
  • • Perennial; Wow your neighbors & friends with this interesting flower!

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 4 to 5 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
1 Bulb / Ships in Fall Up to 0.5 Sq. Ft
3 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
5 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 2.5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Fritillaria Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Fritillaria Bulbs - Persica FAQs

    What size bulbs will I receive with Persica Fritillaria?

    The bulbs for Persica Fritillaria measure 20 to 22 cm in circumference.

    Is Persica Fritillaria resistant to animals or disease?

    Persica Fritillaria is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 2.4 / 5 from 10 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Fritillaria Bulbs - Persica

    These came up early and strong, bloomed fully before the tulips. Planted in the fall, in nearly full sun. Zone 4b / St Paul MN

    Jesse 5/5 Verified

    Fritillaria Bulbs - Persica

    Customer photo review of Fritillaria Bulbs - Persica

    Was expecting better , the plant grew around a foot and stayed that way and it already end of may and i dont expect it to bloom .

    Arpan 2/5 Verified

    Fritillaria Bulbs - Persica

    Store owner replied: Hello Arpan. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

    Customer photo review of Fritillaria Bulbs - Persica

    These are interesting & unique, and I love the dark color. My newly planted ones from last fall have bloomed great. The initial ones I planted two years ago are only half the size and not blooming. Too expensive if they aren't going to be a perennial, but lovely.

    Jen 4/5 Verified

    Fritillaria Bulbs - Persica

    None of the 5 bulbs grew. Prime space in the garden. Monitor water. No deer or skunks to eat the bulbs where I am. Very disoriented.

    Alicia 1/5

    Fritillaria Bulbs - Persica

    Store owner replied: Hello Alicia. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Eden Brothers. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us continue improving our products. We're glad our Customer Service team was able to assist you, and we appreciate you giving us the opportunity to make things right!

    One of my favorites, it bloomed beautifully the first year and we haven’t seen it since :( Zone 5a

    Shana S. 2/5

    Fritillaria Bulbs - Persica

    Store owner replied: Hello Shana Sessler. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, as feedback like yours helps us improve. We're glad our Customer Service team was able to assist you. As for these beauties not returning, this can happen if the soil is too wet over winter or if the foliage is cut back too soon, preventing the bulb from storing energy. We hope this helps, and thank you again for bringing your concerns to our attention!

    I was super excited about this bulb but it never came up for me despite others doing just fine around it!

    Megan 1/5 Verified

    Fritillaria Bulbs - Persica

    Store owner replied: Hello Megan. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, as feedback like this helps us improve our products. From our follow-up with Customer Service, it looks like we were able to assist you, and we’re glad we could help. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention!

    I was so excited about this plant and it left me heartbroken. It was a splurge as they were quite expensive. I followed all instructions and out of the 5 I planted, only 1 sprouted and died shortly after. I'm hoping they'll maybe pop back up next year but as of right now, they weren't a successful purchase.

    Jenny 2/5 Verified

    Fritillaria Bulbs - Persica

    Store owner replied: Hello Jenny. Thanks for your review of Eden Brothers! We are sorry you had this experience, but we’re glad our Customer Service Team was able to assist you. If anything else comes up or you need further support, don’t hesitate to reach out, as we’re always happy to help!

    Very expensive for something that never came up. I was excited about the dark color since there is very few options. First time I bought from you maybe my last.

    Debra 1/5 Verified

    Fritillaria Bulbs - Persica

    Quite expensive for 1 bulb and it still hasn't made an appearance. Followed all planting instructions and in the proper growing zone. Very disappointed.

    Hazel 1/5

    Fritillaria Bulbs - Persica

    Store owner replied: Hello Hazel. Thanks so much for your review! We greatly appreciate your feedback on this matter. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and will certainly take your information into account. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you ever have any other concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to us and we'll be happy to do all we can to assist. Thanks again for your review and best wishes for your growing season!

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