Fritillaria thunbergii Zhe Bei Mu (Liliaceae)

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Fritillaria thunbergii
Zhe Bei Mu
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The Fritillaria thunbergii plant species is found in E. Asia - E. China. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Zhe Bei Mu. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. collicola. Hance. F. verticillata thunbergii.

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Latin Name:  Fritillaria thunbergii
Common Name:  Zhe Bei Mu
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  Miq.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Bamboo thickets[163].

Cultivation Notes: Best grown in a moist peaty soil in the open garden[90]. Easily grown in a moderately fertile soil in sun or semi-shade[200]. Succeeds in drier soils and is drought tolerant when established[190]. The dormant bulbs are fairly hardy and will withstand soil temperatures down to at least -5°c[214]. The scaly bulbs are best planted on their sides or surrounded in sand to prevent water collecting in their hollow crowns[238]. This species is cultivated as a medicinal plant in Europe and Asia[163]. Plants take 3 - 5 years to flower from seed.

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