Persian lily
Fritillaria persica
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Plum purple to gray green
Garden uses
Notes
Persian lily (Fritillaria persica) is a bulb for naturalized plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. Plant the bulb sideways in gritty soil to prevent rotting, and add winter mulch in cool zones. Grape purple, bell-shaped flowers open on tall spikes and turn purple-black with age. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Ornamental onion, Rock rose, and Mountain mint.
Native range
Western Asia.