Stinkbells

Fritillaria agrestis

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Liliaceae
Genus:
Fritillaria
Species:
Fritillaria agrestis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
2-3 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
mar, apr
Bloom Colors:
Green, Purple

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy or clay loam
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to grasslands and open woodlands

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o