Distinctive Bell-Shaped Flowers
Produces clusters of narrow, hanging bell-shaped flowers in rich plum-purple to dark brown shades.
Fritillaria Persica Bulbs for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Fritillaria Persica Bulbs
Fritillaria Persica, commonly known as Persian Lily, is an ornamental bulbous perennial recognized for its tall flower spikes and clusters of elegant, bell-shaped flowers. Its blooms typically display deep plum-purple, dark brown, or greenish-purple shades along upright stems with attractive gray-green foliage. This distinctive flowering plant adds vertical interest to garden borders, rock gardens, and ornamental landscape displays. It grows best in sunny locations with fertile, well-drained soil and is generally planted during fall for spring flowering.
Persian Lily
Dark Purple Flowers
Spring Flowering Bulbs
Perennial Garden Plant
Key Features
Tall Flower Spikes
Develops upright flowering stems that create vertical interest in perennial borders and ornamental garden displays.
Attractive Gray-Green Foliage
Features lance-shaped, slightly twisted leaves that complement its dark-colored flowers.
Perennial Bulb Growth
Grows from underground bulbs and can return in suitable growing conditions with proper seasonal care.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Fritillaria persica
Commonly known as Persian Lily
Produces dark plum-purple flowers
Distinctive hanging bell-shaped blooms
Tall upright flowering stems
Gray-green ornamental foliage
Typically flowers during spring
Suitable for garden borders and rock gardens
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Fritillaria persica |
| Common Name | Persian Lily; Persian Fritillary |
| Plant Family | Liliaceae |
| Bulb Type | Ornamental Flower Bulbs |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming flowering plant |
| Flower Color | Deep plum-purple, dark brown, or greenish-purple |
| Flower Shape | Pendant, narrow bell-shaped flowers |
| Flowering Season | Spring |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 5–8 |
| Planting Season | Fall |
| Planting Months | September to November, depending on local climate |
| Planting Depth | Approximately 6 inches |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 9–12 inches |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained, sandy or gritty soil |
| Soil Moisture | Moderate moisture during active growth; drier conditions during summer dormancy |
| Watering | Moderate watering during active growth; avoid prolonged waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 1–3 feet |
| Propagation | Bulb offsets and seeds |
| Garden Uses | Flower borders, rock gardens, perennial beds, and ornamental landscapes |
| Plant Safety | Ornamental plant; bulbs should not be eaten |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Select a Suitable Planting Location
Choose a sunny garden location with good air circulation and sufficient space for the tall flowering stems. Partial afternoon shade can be helpful in warmer growing conditions.
Choose a sunny garden location with good air circulation and sufficient space for the tall flowering stems. Partial afternoon shade can be helpful in warmer growing conditions.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Prepare fertile, well-drained soil with organic matter and suitable drainage materials. Incorporate coarse sand or horticultural grit if the soil retains too much water, as Persian Lily bulbs are susceptible to rot in poorly drained conditions.
Prepare fertile, well-drained soil with organic matter and suitable drainage materials. Incorporate coarse sand or horticultural grit if the soil retains too much water, as Persian Lily bulbs are susceptible to rot in poorly drained conditions.
Step 3: Plant the Bulbs
Plant Fritillaria Persica bulbs approximately 6 inches deep and 9–12 inches apart during fall. Position the bulbs carefully, slightly on their sides where appropriate, to help prevent water from collecting around the central growing point.
Plant Fritillaria Persica bulbs approximately 6 inches deep and 9–12 inches apart during fall. Position the bulbs carefully, slightly on their sides where appropriate, to help prevent water from collecting around the central growing point.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Growing Conditions
Maintain moderate soil moisture during active growth. Provide adequate sunlight and avoid excessive watering. A well-drained planting area is particularly important for healthy bulb development.
Maintain moderate soil moisture during active growth. Provide adequate sunlight and avoid excessive watering. A well-drained planting area is particularly important for healthy bulb development.
Step 5: Allow Flowering and Foliage Development
Allow the plant to develop its upright stems and hanging flowers during spring. After flowering, leave the foliage in place until it naturally yellows and dies back so the bulb can replenish its stored energy.
Allow the plant to develop its upright stems and hanging flowers during spring. After flowering, leave the foliage in place until it naturally yellows and dies back so the bulb can replenish its stored energy.
Step 6: Manage Summer Dormancy
Reduce watering as the foliage dies back and the plant enters dormancy. Keep the growing area relatively dry during summer while avoiding unnecessary disturbance of established bulbs.
Reduce watering as the foliage dies back and the plant enters dormancy. Keep the growing area relatively dry during summer while avoiding unnecessary disturbance of established bulbs.
Bring Distinctive Spring Color with Fritillaria Persica
Fritillaria Persica adds an unusual flowering display to ornamental gardens with its tall stems and clusters of deep purple, bell-shaped blooms. Its gray-green foliage and distinctive flower arrangement make it an interesting choice for perennial borders and landscape planting. Plant the bulbs in fall, provide suitable sunlight and excellent soil drainage, and allow the foliage to mature naturally after flowering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about Persian Lily flowering, bulb planting depth, and the growing conditions needed for healthy Fritillaria Persica plants.
When does Fritillaria Persica bloom, and how long do the flowers last?
Fritillaria Persica typically flowers during spring, with flowering time varying according to climate and growing conditions. Its upright stems produce clusters of hanging, bell-shaped flowers in deep plum-purple to brownish shades. Individual flowering periods depend on weather and plant maturity. Providing suitable sunlight, well-drained soil, and proper seasonal care helps support flowering.
How deep should Fritillaria Persica bulbs be planted?
Fritillaria Persica bulbs are generally planted approximately 6 inches deep and spaced 9–12 inches apart. Fall is the recommended planting season. Because these bulbs are sensitive to excess moisture, choose a well-drained planting location. Planting bulbs slightly on their sides can also help prevent water from collecting around the growing point.
Why do Fritillaria Persica bulbs rot, and how can you prevent it?
Fritillaria Persica bulbs can rot when they remain in waterlogged or poorly drained soil, particularly during dormant periods. To reduce this risk, plant them in loose, well-drained soil containing suitable sand or horticultural grit. Avoid excessive watering, choose containers with drainage holes, and allow the soil to become relatively dry during summer dormancy. Good drainage is one of the most important requirements for growing Persian Lily successfully.