Fritillaria camschatcensis Kamchatka lily (Liliaceae)

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Fritillaria camschatcensis
Kamchatka lily
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The Fritillaria camschatcensis plant species is found in Northern N. America - Alaska, to Siberia. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Kamchatka lily. Some home gardeners know the variety as Lilium camschatcensis.

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Latin Name:  Fritillaria camschatcensis
Common Name:  Kamchatka lily
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  (L.)Ker-Gawl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:  0.1

Habitat:  Moist areas from sea level to 600 metres[60] in open woods and sub-alpine meadows[90].

Cultivation Notes: A woodland plant, preferring a moraine or rock garden[1]. Easily grown in a light moist but well-drained sandy woodland soil[42, 163, 200]. Prefers a moist peaty soil and partial shade and must not be allowed to become dry[90]. Another report says that it prefers a sunny position[42] whilst yet another says that it succeeds in full sun or light shade in a rich soil[200]. The plants often grow close to the sea and survive periodic inundation with salt water[256]. The dormant bulb is very hardy and has withstood soil temperatures down to -20°c, though the embryonic flower shoot will be damaged at temperatures around -15°c[214]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is very variable in size and flower colour[90]. The flowers are sweetly scented[245]. Plants flower within 3 - 5 years from seed[164].

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