Fritillaria atropurpurea Purple fritillary (Liliaceae)

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Fritillaria atropurpurea
Purple fritillary
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The Fritillaria atropurpurea plant species is found in Western N. America - California to Oregon, N. Dakota and New Mexico. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Purple fritillary.

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Latin Name:  Fritillaria atropurpurea
Common Name:  Purple fritillary
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.05

Habitat:  Rich damp soils in valleys and open woods, also in mountains to near the timberline[212].

Cultivation Notes: A woodland plant, preferring light soils[1]. It is best grown in a well-drained sandy woodland soil[42, 90, 134]. Plants are best grown in a bulb frame and kept rather dry in summer[90]. Water should be witheld in summer or hot spells[164].

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