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Liliaceae
Persian Lily
Fritillaria persica
Majestic mystery and regal depth.
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Genus
- Fritillaria
- Native to
- Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Jordan
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- bulbous perennial
- Height
- 60–100 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, sandy, fertile
- Water
- moderate; dry summer dormancy
- Hardiness
- 5–8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The cultivar 'Adiyaman' produces up to 30 bell-shaped, near-black flowers stacked on a single tall spike.
- The flowers have a musky, slightly unpleasant scent designed to attract flies rather than bees.
- The bulb has a distinctive skunk-like odor that reportedly deters moles, voles, and deer from the garden.
- It requires a hot, dry summer dormancy period to thrive — constant moisture will rot the bulb.
- In its native Middle Eastern habitat, it grows on rocky hillsides among scrubby vegetation.
Color meanings
Deep Purple
mysterious power
Plum
ancient royalty