Fritillaria cirrhosa (yellow Himalayan fritillary) — Columnar upright

Overview

Fritillaria cirrhosa is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5 m tall. Fritillaria cirrhosa grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include rock garden, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds. It is native to China North-Central, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Qinghai, Tibet and West Himalaya.

About

Fritillaria cirrhosa, common name yellow Himalayan fritillary, is an Asian species of herbaceous plant in the lily family, native to China, the Indian subcontinent, and Myanmar. It is in danger of extinction, due to be being aggressively collected to make a traditional Chinese medicine, Bulbus fritillariae cirrhosae or Chuan-bei-mu.

About the genus

Fritillaria (fritillaries) is a genus of spring flowering herbaceous bulbous perennial plants in the lily family (Liliaceae). The type species, Fritillaria meleagris, was first described in Europe in 1571, while other species from the Middle East and Asia were also introduced to Europe at that time.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Fritillaria

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Fritillaria cirrhosa size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Columnar upright
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 0.5 m
Suggested uses: Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Qinghai, Tibet, West Himalaya