About
Fritillaria pudica, the modest lily or yellow fritillary, is a compact, charming bulb from western North America producing narrow, grey-green leaves and nodding, bright-yellow, bell-shaped flowers in spring that age to orange or red. A delightful and ornamental species for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or bulb frame.
About the genus
Fritillaria are bulbous herbaceous perennials with lance-shaped or linear leaves and nodding, bell-shaped or cup-shaped flowers in a wide range of colours � from white and yellow to orange, purple, brown and green, often with chequered or mottled markings. They range from stately crown imperials to delicate alpine species.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising in grass.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally after flowering.
PropagationDivide offsets or bulbils when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.