Fritillaria montana (mountain fritillary) — Columnar upright

Overview

Fritillaria montana is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fritillaria montana 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.

About

Fritillaria montana, commonly known as mountain fritillary or toad lily, is a perennial bulbous plant in the Liliaceae family. It features a columnar upright habit with deciduous, elongated foliage and produces bell-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun and can be grown in a variety of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils with acid, alkaline, or neutral pH, provided they are moist but well-drained. Suitable for rock gardens, cottage gardens, and flower borders, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and can be propagated by seed or offsets.

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 montana size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Columnar upright
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds